Articles tagged with #labor rights
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Orgasmic Meditation Founder Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison for Forced Labor Case
The founder of OneTaste, a company that promoted 'orgasmic meditation' as a form of self-discovery and personal growth, has been sentenced to 9 years in prison for forcing employees into labor. The company's practices were deemed as a form of sex trafficking, with employees being coerced into partic...
Presidents Who Honored Cesar Chavez Face Backlash Over Abuse Allegations
U.S. presidents have long celebrated the life and legacy of Cesar Chavez, the labor leader and civil rights icon who co-founded the United Farm Workers (UFW) in 1962. However, a recent surge in allegations of workplace abuse has sparked a heated debate about the intersection of labor rights and soci...
House Passes Bill to Restore Federal Workers’ Bargaining Rights
The US House of Representatives has taken a significant step towards restoring federal workers' bargaining rights, passing a bill that could have far-reaching consequences for over 2 million federal employees. The bill, which was introduced by Rep. Andy Levin (D-Mich.), would repeal a 1978 law that ...
Netflix and Warner Bros. Deal Raises Worker Rights Concerns
The media landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, with the recent deal between Netflix and Warner Bros. being a prime example. The $70 billion acquisition has sparked a mix of excitement and concern among industry observers, with many wondering how this deal will impact worker rights. ...