Gig Economy & Technology
CHICAGO — Chicago Rideshare Workers Demand Living Wage, Accountable Politicians
On the evening of February 2, Chicago rideshare drivers gathered outside the Copernicus Center on the city’s Northwest Side, braving extremely cold and windy weather, to demand better working conditions, wages and benefits.
LOS ANGELES — Waymo's Autonomous Rideshare Service Enters Testing Phase In Los Angeles Ahead of Planned Rollout
In Los Angeles, Waymo's vehicles are in the testing phase as they await the proper permits. Until the process is complete, people are still sitting in the driver’s seat.
Labor & Employment
CHICAGO — Struggling Nonprofits Feel Blindsided by Pending City Labor Law
As a three-year-old proposed city ordinance gains momentum ahead of Chicago’s municipal elections, its sudden emergence has left nonprofit leaders feeling blindsided. The Human Services Workforce Advancement Ordinance would mandate that human service nonprofits receiving city funding establish a "labor peace" agreement with unions representing or seeking to represent its employees. The move effectively would require nonprofits contracted with the city to pay workers union-negotiated wages.
CHICAGO — Half of Chicago Workers Now Back in the Office for First Time Since Pandemic Began
Office staff in Chicago and other major cities are returning to their physical job sites, even if the trend is so sporadic that it frustrates building managers and businesses eager for more...
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