Olympics
Death by overwork: Building trades union demands safety inspections at Tokyo Olympics
October 7, 2019A typical management response found in all workplaces and sectors: “Our internal investigation, which we performed, found we did nothing wrong.”
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U.S. TV broadcasters dominate Tokyo 2020 Olympics schedule
April 26, 2019There is concern among sports organizations that hot morning finals may affect athletes’ physical condition.
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Should U.S. Olympic athletes unionize?
February 27, 2019It might be the only option they have left.
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Olympic volunteers: One-time chance, or exploitation?
February 15, 2019TOKYO (AP) — Unpaid Olympic volunteers do almost everything: guide athletes around, greet dignitaries and translate for lost fans. IOC officials acknowledge the games couldn’t be held without them; invariably smiling, helpful and praised by presidents,...
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Senator to Olympic Committee and USA Gymnastics: Take responsibility for abuse
July 25, 2018Han Xiao, the USOC’s athletes’ representative says the USOC and the sports organizations hold an inordinate amount of power over the athletes.
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