Earlier this week, Writers Guild members at Sesame Workshop unanimously voted to authorize a strike if management does not agree to a new collective bargaining agreement before their current contract expires later today. Absent a deal, picketing will begin on April 24.
The writers are seeking industry standard annual raises, improvements to residuals, and union coverage for Sesame Workshop's animation and social media segments.
Anyone who follows me on the regular knows that I'm no fan of labor unions. The demands of these writers, however, seem fair and reasonable. They will also have public sentiment on their side.
"Millions of parents and families around the world are going to have a lot of questions," said Lisa Takeuchi Cullen. "They might ask why the bosses at Sesame Workshop are ignoring their company's own messages of kindness and fairness."
Ouch. Your business has a serious problem when your actions don't match stated values. And that's brought to you by the letters, B, A, and D.
Here's what I read and listened to this week that you should, too.
The New Kid — via The Norah and Dad Show
The Brewers Association's Dr. J on Thrive, CBC and Vegas Musts — via Brewbound Podcast
Abolish DEI Statements — via The Atlantic
Should we fire the relatives of Nazis? — via Ask a Manager
Evil HR Lady: four hot takes on hot topics in HR — via Evil HR Lady, Suzanne Lucas
Sheetz unlawfully rejected Indigenous, Black candidates due to criminal records, EEOC alleges — via HR Dive
NLRB General Counsel’s Expansion of Remedies Could Pose New Liabilities and Headaches for Employers Who Simply Enforce Their Policies — via Management Writes
Court Holds 'Bully Breed' Dog That Identifies Onset of Panic Attack is a Service Animal — via Employment Law Lookout
Man wins $1.5M discrimination verdict. Then the appellate court completely erased it. Here’s why… — via Eric Meyer's The Employer Handbook Blog
Say It Ain't So: Colorado Trader Joe’s Hit With $216K Fine for Safety Violations in OSHA Sting — via Joe's HR and Benefits Blog
Brewers Association Releases Annual Craft Brewing Industry Production Report and Top 50 Producing Craft Brewing Companies for 2023 — via Brewers Association
Should You Let AI Recommend Beer? — via PorchDrinking