employee benefits

Boeing offers 25% pay rise to avoid strike – DW

Boeing offers a 25% pay rise to avoid a strike. It seems like a significant move by the company to prevent further disruptions in production. But, looking at the background of Boeing’s recent troubles, one can’t help but wonder if this raise is truly enough to address the issues at hand. The headline may seem positive, but it’s important to delve deeper into the core demands of the workers and if they are truly being met.

The crisis Boeing finds itself in, with the fatal crashes of the 737x variations and the embarrassment in their space program, is not something that can be overlooked.… Continue reading

Wisconsin Supreme Court lets ruling stand that declared Amazon drivers to be employees

As a Wisconsin resident, I was intrigued by the recent decision by the Supreme Court of Wisconsin to uphold the ruling that declared Amazon drivers to be employees. This ruling sheds light on a prevalent issue that exists not only in Wisconsin but all over the country – the misclassification of employees as independent contractors. It is absurd that there are individuals who are clearly performing the duties of an employee but are being treated as contractors, depriving them of the protections and benefits that come with being an employee.

Reading about the first-hand experiences of individuals who work as Amazon delivery drivers only solidifies the fact that these individuals should be classified as employees.… Continue reading