Navigating Labor Rights and Tech Innovations

This chapter examines the shifting dynamics between labor and management in major companies like Amazon and Starbucks, spotlighting the recent surge in labor organizing activities among tech workers. It highlights the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on labor rights discussions, particularly in the context of gig economy workers and unionization efforts, while also touching on technological advancements that influence consumer-company relationships. Through various examples, the discussion encapsulates how evolving workplace expectations and innovations in technology are shaping the future of work and labor rights.