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Amazon to pay OSHA $145,000 in workplace safety settlement
19 Dec

Amazon to pay OSHA $145,000 in workplace safety settlement

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has reached a settlement with Amazon about alleged hazardous workplace conditions at ten of the tech giant's facilities. Under the terms of the settlement, Amazon will pay a penalty of $145,000 and must implement "corporate-wide ergonomic measures" to reduce the risk of worker injuries. OSHA will also continue inspecting the facilities for the next two years. On the government side of the agreement, OSHA is withdrawing nine of its ten ergonomic citations against the company.Ergonomic injuries are also known as musculoskeletal disorders. These can include sprains and strains experienced on the job.A rep from…
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Amazon Warehouse Workers Across US Strike Ahead of Holiday Rush
19 Dec

Amazon Warehouse Workers Across US Strike Ahead of Holiday Rush

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“These greedy executives had every chance to show decency and respect for the people who make their obscene profits possible,” Teamsters general president Sean M. O’Brien said in a public statement. “Instead, they’ve pushed workers to the limit and now they’re paying the price. This strike is on them.”This has been a record-breaking year for Amazon. According to the company’s Q3 earnings report, the profit from July through September rose 55 percent in 2024 compared to the same period last year. In a press release published with the earnings report, Amazon president and CEO Andy Jassy said the company was…
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The 10th-gen iPad is back on sale for $250
19 Dec

The 10th-gen iPad is back on sale for $250

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It's been available for over two years, but Apple's 10th-generation iPad is still the newest model available for the base iPads. Our choice for best budget iPad is a great option for some last-minute present shopping. That's especially the case, right now, as the Apple 10th-gen iPad is down to $250 from $349.The great markdown comes courtesy of a 20 percent discount and a $29 off coupon that you can apply on the product page. It's available on the Wi-Fi model with 64GB and with a silver finish. The deal also doesn't include AppleCare+, but, for this great a price,…
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Ember’s smart travel mug with Find My integration is 30 percent off
19 Dec

Ember’s smart travel mug with Find My integration is 30 percent off

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There are a few things I carry with me at all times in the winter: a hat, gloves, scarf and thermos. The latter provides me with that extra bit of warmth on the coldest days and stops me from buying tea while I'm out. If this sounds like you — and you're looking for an upgrade — then check out the 30 percent discount on the Ember Travel Mug 2+. We're big fans of Ember and have put its products in a few out our gift guides.The Ember Travel Mug 2+ is currently down to $140, from $200, bringing it…
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Five more Amazon facilities authorize worker strikes
19 Dec

Five more Amazon facilities authorize worker strikes

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Teamsters unions at five additional Amazon facilities have voted to go on strikes, following similar action in New York City and Illinois. The international Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) announced in a statement that union members “unanimously” approved measures to authorize strikes in four Southern California facilities and a fifth facility in Atlanta.The four Southern California facilities are based in City of Industry, Palmdale, Victorville and San Bernardino, according to . This brings the total number of Amazon facilities that have authorized worker strikes to eight. The total includes a facility in Skokie, Illinois and on Staten Island and in Queens.…
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We’re getting a second season of Secret Level
18 Dec

We’re getting a second season of Secret Level

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The Secret Level official X account just teased a for the series of short animations. For those unaware, Secret Level adapts various games and franchises like Warhammer 40,000, Pac-Man and Concord into short animated episodes. The team behind it is the same that did Love, Death and Robots on Netflix.We don’t know much more about the second season of Secret Level. So far there's no information on what games season two will adapt, or when that season will premier.You can now watch the first season of Secret Level on Amazon Prime Video now, where it recently premiered. There are currently…
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Amazon workers at two NYC warehouses are set to go on strike
17 Dec

Amazon workers at two NYC warehouses are set to go on strike

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Workers at two of Amazon's warehouses in New York City are set to go on strike after the company failed to come to the bargaining table by a December 15 deadline. Unionized workers at the JFK8 facility on Staten Island and DBK4 depot in Queens voted "overwhelmingly" to authorize strikes in protest against "Amazon’s illegal refusal to recognize their union and negotiate a contract addressing the company’s low wages and dangerous working conditions," according to the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT). Engadget has contacted the Teamsters and Amazon Labor Union (ALU) for more details about the strikes.The workers at JFK8…
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Anker’s Prime Power Bank with charging base is back on sale for a record-low price
16 Dec

Anker’s Prime Power Bank with charging base is back on sale for a record-low price

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Are you ready for the holiday travels and the long hours on your phone that accompany them? Whether you're using your device for directions or entertainment, it's a pain when you're phone just dies. Try to avoid this by picking up one of our choices for best power banks and portable chargers, like Anker's 200W Prime Power Bank — our favorite premium power bank.Anker's Prime Power Bank with a 100W charging base is currently available for $110, down from $185. This 41 percent off deal brings the power bank and charging base back down to a record-low price. To start…
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One of our favorite Anker power banks drops to only $20
11 Dec

One of our favorite Anker power banks drops to only $20

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I am a huge fan of Anker so I typically end up buying something every time the brand's products go on sale. Well, my wallet is currently grumbling at me because it's that time again: A slew of Anker products are discounted on Amazon. This sale includes Anker's 3-in-1 5,000mAh USB-C portable charger in black, down to $20 from $40. The new all-time low price comes courtesy of a 38 percent discount, followed up with a $5 coupon.Anker makes up a good chunk of our best power bank and portable charger list for 2024. This particular portable charger is worth…
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Elgato’s Stream Deck Neo is cheaper than ever
09 Dec

Elgato’s Stream Deck Neo is cheaper than ever

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The holiday season is upon us and, while that means lots of merriment and fun, it also brings the inevitable stress of picking gifts for all your loved ones. We have list after list of some of the best gifts to get your mom, runners, book lovers, gamers and others, but sometimes the greatest presents come from following the sales.That brings us to Amazon's current deal on the Elgato Stream Deck Neo. The device is down to an all-time low price of $80, from $100 — a 20 percent discount. The Stream Deck Neo is Elgato's smaller (and much more…
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