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Condé Nast Pays Over $400,000 to Settle Firings of Three Journalists
The publishing company reached an agreement with three employees who were dismissed after confronting management about layoffs. The union representing the workers announced the settlement on Wednesday.
New York PostNew York Times Guild Files Grievances Over AI Use for Employee Monitoring
Unionized New York Times employees filed two grievances and an unfair labor practice charge alleging the company uses artificial intelligence to monitor staff. The unions seek information on the company's current and planned AI use.
yna.co.krKakao Labor Union and Management Begin Second Mediation Round
A Kakao Corp. labor union and company management opened a second round of wage mediation on Wednesday after the first round failed to produce agreement. If mediation ends without resolution, five unions will gain the right to strike.
thehindu.comSouth Korea Deputy Prime Minister Says AI Wealth Should Reach Broader Public
Deputy Prime Minister Bae Kyung-hoon stated that South Korea must ensure artificial intelligence gains reach the wider population. He spoke amid labor talks at Samsung Electronics and market gains tied to chipmakers.
restofworld.orgSamsung Electronics Reaches Tentative Deal With Union Over Bonuses
Samsung Electronics agreed to a tentative labor deal this week that averted a walkout by nearly 48,000 workers. The agreement addresses bonus payments tied to operating profits from the company's semiconductor business.
Micron Stock Falls After Samsung Avoids Strike
Micron Technology shares traded lower Friday after Samsung Electronics resolved a potential labor dispute. The move eased earlier concerns about reduced global memory chip output.
freepressjournal.inSamsung Electronics Offers Bonuses to Avoid Union Walkout
Samsung Electronics announced bonus payments to union members after negotiations. The payments address pay demands tied to recent company profits. Union members remain divided over how profits from memory chip sales should be shared.
nippon.comUnited Nations Court to Rule on Right to Strike
The top United Nations court will issue a ruling on Thursday regarding the right to strike. Both unions and employers say the decision could affect global labour relations.
koreaherald.comSamsung Electronics and Union Fail to Reach Wage Agreement in First Mediation Round
Samsung Electronics and its largest labor union resumed government-mediated wage talks Monday but did not reach an agreement. The sides plan to meet again Tuesday after failing to resolve differences over performance-based bonuses.
New York PostTransit Union Head Says Governor Facilitated Rail Strike to Gain Political Advantage
The head of a major transportation union stated that state officials facilitated a Long Island Rail Road strike to affect local political outcomes. A spokesperson for the governor said the action was intended to protect riders and taxpayers.
pbs.orgLong Island Rail Road Unions and MTA Remain Split Over Wage Increase
Rail workers at the Long Island Rail Road could go on strike after labor unions and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority failed to reach agreement on a wage increase. The dispute has already led to disrupted service on the Long Island Rail Road and New Jersey Transit lines t…
WiredMeta to Cut About 10% of Workforce as It Increases AI Investment
Meta intends to lay off about 10 percent of its workforce, or nearly 8,000 people, to run the company more efficiently and offset other investments. The move comes amid mandatory AI activity-tracking software on U.S. employee laptops and widespread reports of low morale.
koreatimes.co.krSamsung and Union Fail to Reach Wage Agreement
Samsung and its labor union did not reach a wage agreement on Tuesday, according to the Yonhap news service. The development increases the possibility of a strike at the company, identified as the world's largest memory-chip maker. No agreement was announced after last-minute tal…
The GuardianUniversity of Nottingham Notifies 2700 Staff of Redundancy Risk
The University of Nottingham has informed 2700 staff that their roles are at risk of redundancy as it seeks to cut more than 600 academic and support posts. The institution reported an £85m budget deficit last year and warned it could run out of money by 2031. Union representativ…
bbc.co.ukUnited Airlines Flight Attendants Approve New Five-Year Contract
The union representing roughly 30,000 United Airlines flight attendants voted overwhelmingly to approve a new labor agreement that delivers their first pay raises in nearly six years. The deal, reached in preliminary form in March after rejection of an earlier proposal last year,…
bbc.co.ukKMPDU Demands 55% Pay Rise for Doctors in New 2025-2029 CBA
Doctors' union delegates gathered at Nairobi's Safari Park Hotel for their 10th Annual Delegates Conference, ratifying new leadership and adopting resolutions that include a 55 percent salary increase aligned with inflation. The union is pressing for negotiations on the 2025-2029…
The Hollywood ReporterWriters Guild of America West Staff Ratify First Contract, Ending 82-Day Strike
The Writers Guild Staff Union announced Saturday that 89 percent of its members voted to ratify a three-year contract, formally ending an 82-day work stoppage. The deal includes wage increases totaling more than $500,000, a salary floor raised from $43,000 to $57,000 and new prot…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSamsung Electronics Net Profit Surges Fivefold to 47.22 Trillion Won in First Quarter 2026
Samsung Electronics reported a net profit of 47.22 trillion won for the first quarter ended March 2026, driven by strong demand for AI memory chips. Operating profit rose to 57.23 trillion won, with sales climbing to 133.87 trillion won. The company anticipates continued growth a…