Consumers are demanding speed and convenience. It's driving workers from Hollywood to UPS to strike
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Key FactsDemands for Speed and Convenience Drive Strikes in Various Industries
Jul 30, 2023 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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- Complaints from workers in different industries: UPS drivers and Hollywood actors and writers
- Workers push back against forced overtime, punishing schedules, and reliance on lower-paid, part-time, or contract workers
- Hollywood screenwriters and actors strike due to the impact of streaming on the entertainment industry
- UPS agrees to end forced overtime on days off and convert lower-paid drivers to full-time positions
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