“It’s really important for workers to gain back power and the only way to do that is to organize.” (Gig Workers Collective)
On July 16th, 2022, Hyatt Dirbas spoke with Willy Solis, Lead Organizer for Gig Workers Collective, about organizing in the tech industry and workplace as a gig worker. HD: Who should be organizing in the tech industry? WS: All workers should be organized in the tech industry. Gig workers in general, have been taken advantage of […]
“Everyone should be organizing in tech.” Worker Perspective with Shay Culpepper (NY Times Tech Guild)
“Yes, you can start making changes now before you have a majority.”
“It’s all possible”: Worker Perspective with Sunday Mills (HCL)
A worker perspective from a union organizer at HCL
“The time is now”: Worker Perspective with Christian Smalls (Amazon Labor Union)
The leader of the first union in Amazon’s history gives his thoughts on what makes for a successful campaign.
“We have the upper hand right now”: Worker Perspective with Toy Vano (Kickstarter United)
A worker perspective from a union organizer at Kickstarter.
Thousands of Chinese tech workers are participating in work-schedule transparency
Their goal is to inform each other and new employees about overtime practices at different companies.
Working as a female programmer turned me into a feminist
This interview gives us an in-depth look at the struggles of a female programmer and the gender inequities of working in tech in China.
Fired tech worker exposes inhumane working conditions at Chinese internet giant Pinduoduo
Employees working at Pinduoduo are expected to work 300-380 hours each month.
Tech Workers Versus the Pentagon
How workers at Google scored an impressive victory against US militarism.