All the bad stuff that happens at work. And not just at the office.

Your Uber driver. Your Walmart cashier. Your DoorDash delivery person. Amid the pandemic, these were the essential workers whose jobs kept us going. They pushed back with demands for fair minimum wages and better working conditions in a fight that played out on the For You Page.

The internet’s labor movement grew from whispers to yells: Amazon warehouse workers complained about dangerous conditions under dire circumstances. McDonald’s managers were dragged in the comments. Wendy’s employees used bullhorns to shut down customers. Redditors trolled Kellog with fake applications.

These viral flashpoints link together, forming a chain of workers who have changed what it means to exist online. They are creators, holding us accountable, and these are their stories.

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SXSW’s highs and lows: Here’s what we just learned

From controversy to A.I. to great art, the 9-day conference was more divisive than ever.

On Mar 18, 2024 by Ramon Ramirez, Braden Bjella, Laiken Neumann

Little Caesars customer orders souped-up Italian cheese bread.

‘Never calling a manger if someone give you tip’: Viewers divided after customer gives Little Caesars worker $300 tip, and he calls over manager

'What pizza place doesn’t allow people to get a tip?'

On Mar 18, 2024 by Melody Heald

Expert warns never tell you’re boss that you’re unhappy

‘I have seen this backfire’: Expert warns never tell your boss that you’re unhappy. Here’s why

'Never be honest, always blindside them and leave.'

On Mar 17, 2024 by Vladimir Supica

Target Worker quits via store intercom

‘I’ve been brewing up more than thankless lattes’: Target Starbucks worker quits in front of entire store after having sick and vacation days ‘stolen’

'Tarbucks was my worst job...I admire you for doing this. Wish I would’ve.'

On Mar 17, 2024 by Charlotte Colombo

Walmart worker quits without giving 2 weeks' notice, says co-workers would bully her and team leads abused their power

‘I walked out’: Walmart worker quits ‘toxic’ job without giving 2 weeks’ notice, says co-workers and team leads would bully her

'I've never felt so freakin' free in my whole life.'

On Mar 17, 2024 by Phil West

Worker says boss fired her by kicking her off the schedule instead of telling her

‘I forgot to tell you, you’re terminated’: Worker says boss fired her by kicking her off the schedule instead of straight up telling her

'She didn't even tell me why.'

On Mar 17, 2024 by Sarah Conklin

Contract worker gets yelled at by boss for leaving 3 minutes early.

‘Can we just have an adult-to-adult conversation?’: Contract worker gets yelled at by boss for leaving 3 minutes early. She’s finished

'Corporate life is so passive aggressive and I hate it.'

On Mar 16, 2024 by Vladimir Supica

CEO won’t leave grieving worker alone during family member’s celebration of life

‘I was told that I needed to show up and smile’: CEO won’t leave grieving worker alone during family member’s celebration of life

'PTO is paid time OFF. Not paid time to take calls.'

On Mar 16, 2024 by Vladimir Supica

LinkedIn jobseeker says pay range for job at major company was so ‘offensive’ she reported it for ‘harassment’

‘How are these companies not embarrassed’: LinkedIn jobseeker says pay range for job at major company was so ‘offensive’ she reported it for ‘harassment’

'That’s about what I made 24 years ago as a HR assistant.'

On Mar 16, 2024 by Charlotte Colombo

Jobseeker considers going back to food service after seeing Panda Express is paying more than office jobs

‘I hate retail but I might have to go back’: Jobseeker considers going into food service after seeing Panda Express is paying more than office jobs

'Me making $14 in healthcare & $25 at amazon??'

On Mar 16, 2024 by Jack Alban

A Little Caesars manager holding a pizza. A Little Caesars sign is on the right hand side. Text that says 'Main Character of the Week' in a web_crawlr font is in the bottom right corner.

Main Character of the Week: Little Caesars manager who stood up to a customer

In a culture-shifting TikTok, a Little Caesars manager didn’t back down to keep the peace.

On Mar 16, 2024 by Ramon Ramirez

Influencers sharing how they feel about the tiktok Ban

‘I would be excited if TikTok was banned’: Creators say controversial ban could spark positive change

'We don't need to go on TikTok for mental health.'

On Mar 15, 2024 by Grace Fowler

Woman talking(l+r), Apple pay(c)

‘It’s 2024’: Woman says restaurant worker shamed her for not having Apple Pay. But viewers are torn on who’s right

'You probably gave her attitude.'

On Mar 15, 2024 by Jack Alban

Woman shares why she quit working at Brandy Melville after 1 day

‘Should’ve taken it as a sign’: Woman shares why she quit working at Brandy Melville after 1 day

'This sounds like the perfect job for me im ngl.'

On Mar 15, 2024 by Tiffanie Drayton

Young african man get fired from work at start-up. Male walks through the office, carrying box with personal belongings; Meeting of businessmen, world map, brainstorming for ideas and environmental solution, global teamwork , generative AI

‘These aren’t issues we can ignore’: Gen Z is ‘climate quitting.’ Here’s what that is

'The personal is political, and when we get into these spaces, we do have a story to tell.'

On Mar 15, 2024 by Braden Bjella