NLRB

Google broke the law when it refused to bargain with YouTube Music contract workers, says NLRB.

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The National Labor Relations Board ruled that Google’s refusal to bargain with a group of unionized YouTube Music contractors is illegal. The three-member panel decided that despite denials by Google, which owns YouTube Music, and its subcontractor Cognizant, the two are, in fact, joint employers of the Austin-based workers who perform data-related tasks, like finding … Read more

Apple denied unionized workers better benefits, NLRB claims

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In the complaint, the NLRB alleges Apple didn’t extend enhanced benefits to Towson workers with the goal of “discouraging” other employees from unionizing. Some of those new benefits include new healthcare options, a free Coursera subscription, and prepaid tuition at some colleges. “We are pleased that the NLRB has recognized the importance of upholding the … Read more