If you’re @Mapbox employee who has lost work or thinks you might lose work soon, please reach out and we’ll confidentially provide support and resources. @Mapbox isn’t looking out for us, so we’re looking out for one another. ✊
BREAKING: The NLRB has ruled that if bosses commit unfair labor practices in the run-up to a union election then the election will be canceled and the Board will order the employer to immediately recognize and bargain with the union.
Union-busting just got a lot harder.
On October 7th Labor Notes is holding their very first conference focused on organizing the tech industry! Join hundreds of seasoned tech worker organizers at this event and learn from rank and file workers building power on the ground. https://t.co/Bh06BLT410
It’s time to talk about union busting: @CodeforAmerica leadership has unilaterally stripped our colleagues of union protections and canceled negotiations. Stand with workers and sign onto our petition: https://t.co/8arWRZZQd5 ✊
The @NLRB was established to provide a much-needed support for worker rights against corporate political interests, and we’re glad to see it repaired after Trump and Robb’s undermining of its mission.
🧵The @NLRB under @NRLBGC Jennifer Abruzzo is working to restore worker’s rights that were slashed during the leadership of Trump-appointee Peter Robb. Robb’s career was spent prosecuting workers and representing employers. https://t.co/ifCUEGUGIx
@Mapbox's actions reveal that @Mapbox, like other image-conscious corporations, discretely aligns with far-right politics when they serve its interest in hoarding money and power to silence critical voices.
Three @MWU organizers who were illegally fired by @Mapbox in retaliation for union organizing have reached a settlement that we collectively agreed was favorable for workers. The NLRB investigated our case and charged Mapbox with violating labor law. https://t.co/NGaefSxneX
Today, the Board issued a decision in McLaren Macomb, returning to longstanding precedent holding that employers may not offer employees severance agreements that require employees to broadly waive their rights under the National Labor Relations Act.
https://t.co/TsBHMAQ4nh
All workers have the right to unionize without fear of retaliation.
That's why we're proud to stand with the striking YouTube Music workers of @AlphabetWorkers.
@Google & @Cognizant must meet with @AlphabetWorkers to negotiate fair working conditions—including RTO!
@latimes@BigMeanInternet Workers with the @AlphabetWorkers union and the @ZeniMaxWorkers union at Microsoft tell me that the mass layoffs have been a huge, galvanizing event. Interest in organizing has never been higher, and this time, there's infrastructure in place to lend support & solidarity.
The big tech layoffs aren't about "economic realities" or simply streamlining operations—Silicon Valley is moving to slash rising wages and bring an increasingly empowered workforce to heel.
My 1st column for @latimes:
https://t.co/tsWaA7MbhH
Here’s what @Mapbox has done since laying off 65 workers without notice:
1) Announced layoffs in a 15-minute scripted all-hands
2) Made LinkedIn announcements burying updates from fired employees
3) @ericg hit 'like' on Twitter when other companies shared roles for those fired
What MWU has done:
1) Held video calls to help workers process their sudden job loss
2) Gathered and shared relevant open rolls
3) Hosted a resume workshop
4) Started work on a guide supporting those going through job loss: https://t.co/7IZ3EN7qtF