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Writers Guild of America ends strike with new AMPTP deal
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On Sept. 27, 2023, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) signed a new contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) to end their recent strike. The contract gives writers protection against the use of artificial intelligence, along with better residual payments for streaming platforms, higher pay in general and minimum…
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LAUSD workers strike for better pay
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From March 21 to March 23, over 30,000 Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) support workers went on strike after failing to make an agreement with the district. These workers include teacher’s aides, bus drivers, custodians, and cafeteria workers, all demanding better wages. Teachers joined in solidarity with the workers, after the local teacher’s…
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UC campuses are striking for a change
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All over California, thousands of students are on strike against University of California (UC)–the world’s leading public research university system. The protesters, postdoctoral scholars, academic researchers and graduate students employed as researchers, instructors, teaching assistants, tutors and readers are aiming to have higher wages, improved leave for parents and caregivers, childcare support and full…
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UC campuses are striking for a change
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All over California, thousands of students are on strike against University of California (UC)–the world’s leading public research university system. The protesters, postdoctoral scholars, academic researchers and graduate students employed as researchers, instructors, teaching assistants, tutors and readers are aiming to have higher wages, improved leave for parents and caregivers, childcare support and full…