Instacart workers will strike over lack of COVID-19 protections
Among their demands, Instacart Shoppers are requesting protective supplies like hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes. They’re also asking for hazard pay — an additional $5 per order — and an… Go here to read the rest: Instacart workers will strike over lack of COVID-19 protections
NY court rules Postmates couriers are entitled to unemployment benefits
In the original decision, New York’s Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board said Luis Vega, a former courier with Postmates, was entitled to employment insurance benefits after the company fired him…. See original here: NY court rules Postmates couriers are entitled to unemployment benefits
Facebook introduces new livestreaming features as demand skyrockets
Facebook is also adding new options that will allow livestreamers to reach those without a smartphone or access to reliable mobile data. Called “Public Switch Telephone Network,” it will allow… Go here to read the rest: Facebook introduces new livestreaming features as demand skyrockets
Amazon offers warehouse workers higher pay to handle Prime Now groceries
A spokesperson described the hikes as “temporary opportunities” meant to reflect a “significant increase” in grocery orders. It wasn’t clear when Amazon expected the pay offer to come to an… Read more here: Amazon offers warehouse workers higher pay to handle Prime Now groceries
NASA picks SpaceX to deliver cargo to the Lunar Gateway
The space company will use a variant of the Dragon capsule — different from the one it’s using for ISS missions — that can carry more than 5 metric tons of cargo for its Gateway missions. It… Original post: NASA picks SpaceX to deliver cargo to the Lunar Gateway
