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Conor Kelley
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Labor and Culture Writer, Freelance
Seattle
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By Conor Kelley Verified| The Stranger Verified On Tuesday in Seattle, as well as in five other cities across the country, Starbucks workers went on strike to demand a fair contractâprovoking a police response that included 16 arrests. This occurred one day before Starbucks held its annual shareholder meeting. Itâs the latest episode in a contract battle between Starbucks and its workers that has lasted more than three years.
By Conor Kelley Verified| The Stranger Verified In the early days of Trump’s second term in office, he’s made one thing clear: workers are in trouble. He’s already begun dismantling the National Labor Relations Board, the federal agency designed to protect workers from employer abuses. Luckily, Shaun Scott has a bold new plan to protect us here in Washington state. Your boss might be skimming from your paychecks, forcing you to work overtime, or even firing you for trying to unionize with your co-workers to get a better contract.
By Conor Kelley Verified| The Stranger Verified REI is having an identity crisis. Originally formed as a co-op in 1938, it earned a strong reputation in our community for its commitment to environmental issues, fair treatment of workers, and climate education initiatives. These values fostered generations of loyal customers who felt good about supporting the company. But over the past few years, REI has appointed a decidedly corporate-leaning board of directors, with former executives from Exxon Mobil, Starbucks, and McKinsey.
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Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
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