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More Than 600,000 Rally Across France for Higher Wages and School Funding

More than 600,000 people rallied across France on November 5, with demonstrators in Paris seeking improved pay and funding for schools amid nationwide strikes and demonstrations.

First: The Philadelphia Inquirer · 4 more sources
Labor Oakland

Oakland Arena and Coliseum Operator to Lay Off 1,600 Workers

On November 4, Legends Global said it will end operations at Oakland Arena and Oakland Coliseum and lay off about 1,600 workers by year’s end as the venues face separate ownership changes.

First: New York Post · 1 more source
Labor World

France Strike Threatens Travel and Public Services

The U.S. Embassy in Paris warned Americans on November 4 of travel and service disruptions ahead of a nationwide strike in France on November 5, with protests expected to continue through the weekend.

First: Fox News · 8 more sources
Labor World

French Unions Launch Nationwide Strike Amid Economic Anger

On November 5, French unions called nationwide strikes and demonstrations, with 500,000 to 700,000 people expected at protests over wages and living costs and in support of student demands.

First: WTOP · 7 more sources
Labor World

Canva restructuring will affect 1,271 employees

Canva CEO Melanie Perkins said on November 3 that a reorganization will affect 1,271 employees, about 22% of the company’s workforce. Some will change roles or be asked to relocate, while others will lose their jobs.

First: Business Insider · 5 more sources
Labor U.S.

MGB CEO’s Vague Letter Deepens Staff Anxiety Amid Layoffs

On November 2, Mass General Brigham CEO Anne Klibanski told about 85,000 employees the system needed to improve its finances and change how it works, without specifying planned changes or mentioning layoffs.

First: The Boston Globe · 1 more source
Labor Chicago

Nearly 1,200 Chicago-Area Parking Workers Strike

Nearly 1,200 Teamsters Local 727 parking workers began a strike on November 3 at sites such as Chicago’s O’Hare Airport, McCormick Place and the Hyatt Regency after rejecting a contract proposal.

First: FOX 32 Chicago · 1 more source
Labor Westchester County

Canvassers Sue Lawler Campaign Over Pay and Discrimination Claims

Twelve canvassers sued Rep. Mike Lawler, his campaign and seven others in federal court in New York on October 30, alleging wage violations, discrimination and retaliation during September campaign work.

First: The Daily Beast · 1 more source
Labor U.S.

Disney Prepares Thousands of Job Cuts Across Its Operations

Walt Disney is preparing another round of layoffs that could affect thousands of employees across its businesses. The company’s managers have been given cost-reduction targets, some reaching 20% annually, in plans disclosed on November 2.

First: Deadline · 6 more sources
Labor New York City

Watchdog urges MTA job cuts to address projected deficits

On November 2, the Citizens Budget Commission urged the MTA to cut or reshape jobs and pursue other reforms, saying the transit agency faces a projected $897 million deficit by 2030.

First: Gothamist · 1 more source
Labor U.S.

Squarespace to Cut About 300 Jobs in Workforce Restructuring

On November 2, Squarespace said it would eliminate about 300 jobs, or 19% of its workforce, with most cuts affecting product and engineering teams.

First: The Verge · 2 more sources
Labor World

Netflix Cuts 2% to 3% of London Office Staff

Netflix has laid off about 2% to 3% of its London office staff, including production executive Anna Mallett, as part of broader job cuts announced in October.

First: Deadline · 3 more sources