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Shirin Ghaffary

Shirin Ghaffary

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Shirin Ghaffary

    Technology
    Gig economy tech companies like Instacart have been accused of tip theft. But the problem is bigger than that.Gig economy tech companies like Instacart have been accused of tip theft. But the problem is bigger than that.
    Technology

    Workers are demanding a fair wage, not just fair tips.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    Facebook said it has taken down nearly 800 fake pages and accounts from IranFacebook said it has taken down nearly 800 fake pages and accounts from Iran
    Technology

    The social media giant said it found 783 pages tied to inauthentic behavior from Iran.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    Amazon’s HQ2 was supposed to be a win for New York City. Instead it has become a huge political battle.Amazon’s HQ2 was supposed to be a win for New York City. Instead it has become a huge political battle.
    Technology

    Backers of the deal underestimated the strength of the opposition to corporate subsidies.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    New charges against China’s tech giant Huawei could backfire on the USNew charges against China’s tech giant Huawei could backfire on the US
    Technology

    Trump’s tough line is intended to protect US companies, but it might hurt them along the way.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    What’s all this fuss about “digital detox” — and does it really work?What’s all this fuss about “digital detox” — and does it really work?
    Technology

    Too much tech can be bad for you. Here’s what happens when people are left to fighting their own devices.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    Why these young tech workers spent their Friday night planning a rebellion against companies like Google, Amazon, and FacebookWhy these young tech workers spent their Friday night planning a rebellion against companies like Google, Amazon, and Facebook
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    A new class of politically mobilized tech employees are trying to save the industry from itself.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    Google employees are launching a social media blitz to pressure tech giants on workplace harassment issuesGoogle employees are launching a social media blitz to pressure tech giants on workplace harassment issues
    Technology

    The group wants tech companies to stop restricting workers’ right to take companies to court over employer-related issues.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    Google’s parent company is facing a lawsuit for its alleged mishandling of an explosive sexual misconduct caseGoogle’s parent company is facing a lawsuit for its alleged mishandling of an explosive sexual misconduct case
    Technology

    The lawsuit against Alphabet’s board alleges that Google leadership’s misconduct has caused “severe financial and reputational damage” to the company.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    As digital media companies brace for change, unions try to cushion the blowAs digital media companies brace for change, unions try to cushion the blow
    Technology

    Newly formed unions have been warning employees that winter is coming. Now that it has arrived, what can a union actually do about it?

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    New York City council members railed against Amazon in the hope of renegotiating the HQ2 dealNew York City council members railed against Amazon in the hope of renegotiating the HQ2 deal
    Technology

    The first of three public hearings on the terms of the previously secret deal were held today.

    By Shirin Ghaffary