<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <rss version="2.0"> <channel> <title>Remote IT Jobs | Find Remote Tech Jobs Worldwide</title> <link>https://www.remoteitjobs.app</link> <description>Discover top remote IT jobs from leading tech companies. Search software development, DevOps, cybersecurity, and tech leadership positions. Apply to work-from-home tech jobs today.</description> <lastBuildDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 22:40:58 GMT</lastBuildDate> <docs>https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html</docs> <generator>https://github.com/jpmonette/feed</generator> <language>en</language> <image> <title>Remote IT Jobs | Find Remote Tech Jobs Worldwide</title> <url>https://www.remoteitjobs.app/images/logo-512.png</url> <link>https://www.remoteitjobs.app</link> </image> <copyright>All rights reserved 2024, RemoteITJobs.app</copyright> <category>Bitcoin News</category> <item> <title><![CDATA[Bay Area Job Losses Continue: Tech Sector Hit Hard in June]]></title> <link>https://www.remoteitjobs.app/article/bay-area-job-losses-continue-tech-sector-hit-hard-in-june</link> <guid>bay-area-job-losses-continue-tech-sector-hit-hard-in-june</guid> <pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:15:29 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[The Bay Area and California experienced job losses for the second consecutive month in June, raising concerns about the region's economic health. According to the California Employment Development Department (EDD), the Bay Area lost **3,800 jobs**, while California shed **2,900 jobs** in June. ## Regional Breakdown - **South Bay**: Lost 3,300 jobs - **East Bay**: Lost 1,900 jobs - **San Francisco-San Mateo**: Gained 1,500 jobs (bright spot) - **North Bay**: Mixed results (Sonoma +200, Napa unchanged, Marin -100, Solano -200) ## Year-Over-Year Trends Despite monthly losses, annual figures show modest growth: - South Bay: +1.4% - San Francisco-San Mateo: +1.2% - Bay Area overall: +0.8% - California: +0.6% ## Key Sectors - **Healthcare**: Added 1,000 jobs in the Bay Area, driving gains in San Francisco-San Mateo - **Administrative Services**: Added 2,100 jobs (clerical, janitorial, building maintenance) - **Tech**: Lost **2,000 jobs** (900 in South Bay, 900 in SF-San Mateo, 300 in East Bay) - **Retail**: Cut 1,400 jobs - **Hotels/Restaurants**: Cut 100 jobs ## Expert Insights - **Russell Hancock** (Joint Venture Silicon Valley): "We're in a period of slow growth or no growth, and even shrinking." - **Scott Anderson** (BMO Capital Markets): "It's getting harder to sense a strong pulse in the Bay Area and California labor markets." - **Michael Bernick** (Duane Morris): Healthcare jobs have been a steady source of strength since 2022. - **Steve Levy** (Center for the Continuing Study of the California Economy): AI hiring could provide a future boost, but the next six months look difficult due to rising gas prices, inflation, and geopolitical issues. ## Unemployment California's unemployment rate improved to **5.2%** in June, down from 5.3% in May and a peak of 5.5% in late 2025. ## Outlook Experts express caution due to economic uncertainty, geopolitical events, and the impact of artificial intelligence on jobs. The labor force is also declining due to federal policies. ![Chart showing Bay Area job losses](https://www.pressdemocrat.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/SJM-L-BAYJOBS-0718-90.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&ssl=1)]]></description> <author>contact@remoteitjobs.app (RemoteITJobs.app)</author> <category>bayarea</category> <category>joblosses</category> <category>techindustry</category> <category>californiaeconomy</category> <category>labormarket</category> <enclosure url="https://www.pressdemocrat.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/EBT-L-OAKPORT-0716-9.jpg?w=1024&h=651" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Moonlighting in Tech: How to Ethically Juggle Multiple Jobs]]></title> <link>https://www.remoteitjobs.app/article/moonlighting-in-tech-how-to-ethically-juggle-multiple-jobs</link> <guid>moonlighting-in-tech-how-to-ethically-juggle-multiple-jobs</guid> <pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:15:31 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[Moonlighting, or working more than one role, is a hotly debated topic in the tech industry. As a career coach specializing in tech, I've helped clients navigate this dilemma. Here's how to hold down multiple jobs without compromising your integrity. ## 1. Review Your Employment Contract Before considering moonlighting, **review your employment contract** for any clauses restricting outside work. Many tech firms require you to agree not to work for competitors, especially at senior levels. Understanding your obligations is the first step to ethical moonlighting. ## 2. Define Your Goals **Get clear on why you want multiple jobs.** While increased income is common, you might also seek new skills or experiences. Before looking externally, consider if your current employer can offer what you need. Many clients found opportunities within their company after discussing with their manager. ## 3. Be Intentional About Logistics **Keep each job digitally and technologically separate.** Avoid using company-issued devices for other roles, as employers increasingly use monitoring tools. One client uses four separate laptops for his four full-time roles to ensure complete separation and has received praise for exceeding expectations in all. ## 4. Know Your Limits Before You Overextend **Assess your capacity honestly.** Taking on multiple roles without the bandwidth to perform well is unethical. Ask yourself: How am I performing in my current role? Do I have breathing room? What about my mental health? Self-awareness is key to successful moonlighting. ## 5. Decide How to Handle Transparency **Check if disclosure is required by your contract.** If not, consider your relationship with your manager. Voluntary transparency can build trust, but it opens a conversation you can't undo. Above all, **don't let your performance slip** at your primary job—that's the clearest red flag. Moonlighting isn't inherently ethical or unethical; it depends on how you do it. Protect yourself, your integrity, and your reputation.]]></description> <author>contact@remoteitjobs.app (RemoteITJobs.app)</author> <category>moonlighting</category> <category>techindustry</category> <category>ethics</category> <category>careeradvice</category> <category>remotework</category> <enclosure url="https://www.entrepreneur.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/07/moonlighting-in-tech-0726-s_1800774940.jpg?resize=1024,655" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Bank Tech Salaries Revealed: Why Junior Devs Are Taking a Pay Cut]]></title> <link>https://www.remoteitjobs.app/article/bank-tech-salaries-revealed-why-junior-devs-are-taking-a-pay-cut</link> <guid>bank-tech-salaries-revealed-why-junior-devs-are-taking-a-pay-cut</guid> <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:15:31 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[## The Reality of Investment Bank Tech Pay Thinking about a tech role at an investment bank? The opportunities are plentiful, but the pay might surprise you. According to the 2026 salary survey from eFinancialCareers, **compensation for junior technologists has plummeted 36%** to just $67k. ### Why the Drop? - **Global competition**: Banks are outsourcing to lower-cost regions like India, where salaries hover around $30k. Even US staff on H1B visas face pressure from Global Capability Centres (GCCs). - **Bonus cuts**: Tech teams often bear the brunt of bonus trimming. Insiders report that banks "rinsed" tech bonuses last year, getting away with underpaying "because they could." - **Contractor woes**: Contract rates have fallen sharply. Roles that once paid £1k per day now fetch closer to £750, as banks celebrate reducing temp staff. ### The Bright Spots Not all banks are equal. At **Goldman Sachs** and **JPMorgan**, US-based tech staff earn **above $100k**. However, their Indian counterparts earn closer to $30k, highlighting the stark regional disparities. ### Key Takeaway If you're targeting a tech role in banking, focus on US-based positions at top-tier banks. Be aware that junior roles and contractors face a tough market, while senior positions may still offer competitive pay. The industry is shifting, and understanding these dynamics is crucial for career planning.]]></description> <author>contact@remoteitjobs.app (RemoteITJobs.app)</author> <category>investmentbanking</category> <category>techsalaries</category> <category>outsourcing</category> <category>bonuscuts</category> <category>contractors</category> <enclosure url="https://www.efinancialcareers.com/img/resize=width:1200,height:675,fit:crop/OYOTWKCmS0WCqkchLAHM" length="0" type="image//img/resize=width:1200,height:675,fit:crop/OYOTWKCmS0WCqkchLAHM"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Jamie Dimon Urges Calm: Why AI Will Create More Jobs Than It Destroys]]></title> <link>https://www.remoteitjobs.app/article/jamie-dimon-urges-calm-why-ai-will-create-more-jobs-than-it-destroys</link> <guid>jamie-dimon-urges-calm-why-ai-will-create-more-jobs-than-it-destroys</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:15:29 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[JPMorgan Chase CEO **Jamie Dimon** is urging people to stop panicking about AI's impact on jobs. In a recent conversation at the Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit, Dimon emphasized that **technology has historically created new jobs**, not eliminated them. "I think people should stop being breathless over it," Dimon said. "Technology always creates new jobs. The question is going to be if it happens too fast, somehow, people are adopting it too fast and jobs are being lost – middle-class jobs before they could be retrained to replace." Dimon highlighted that at JPMorgan, they are **redeploying and reskilling employees** rather than laying them off. "We reskill them, retrain them," he said, adding that the focus should be on **work skills** and planning to protect workers. He also noted that AI can be used to **do things faster and better**, not necessarily to reduce headcount. "Here's the choice: do you save money over here because you know that you can do less, or do you simply want to do faster? I'm kind of, of the mindset, do what I want to do faster, give you better stuff quicker." ![Jamie Dimon speaks on stage](https://a57.foxnews.com/static.foxbusiness.com/foxbusiness.com/content/uploads/2026/06/931/523/jamie-dimon-reagan-nef-26.jpg?ve=1&tl=1) Dimon concluded that people should **take a deep breath** and focus on planning for job transitions, which will protect against rapid job loss from AI if it ever happens.]]></description> <author>contact@remoteitjobs.app (RemoteITJobs.app)</author> <category>jamiedimon</category> <category>aiimpactonjobs</category> <category>futureofwork</category> <category>reskilling</category> <category>jpmorgan</category> <enclosure url="https://a57.foxnews.com/static.foxbusiness.com/foxbusiness.com/content/uploads/2026/06/0/0/jamie-dimon-reagan-nef-26.jpg?ve=1&tl=1" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Walmart's 2026 Jobs Report: 10 In-Demand Roles Shaping the Future of Retail]]></title> <link>https://www.remoteitjobs.app/article/walmarts-2026-jobs-report-10-in-demand-roles-shaping-the-future-of-retail</link> <guid>walmarts-2026-jobs-report-10-in-demand-roles-shaping-the-future-of-retail</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:15:32 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[## A Message from Donna Morris, Chief People Officer We are in a time of rapid change across the workforce. While AI is being framed by many as a job eliminator, it seems too early to make predictions on the impact. At Walmart, we believe it will be the combination of our associates and technology that will power our ability to best serve our customers and members. We also believe that opportunity should grow alongside innovation. As the largest private employer in the United States, Walmart sees firsthand how technology, customer expectations and business needs are changing work. As the world evolves, we're betting on our associates, supported by technology, to power the future. In 2024, we announced a goal to help fast-track associates into 100,000 in-demand roles in the U.S. over three years. We’ve achieved that goal ahead of schedule, with more than half of those associates advancing into these roles through promotions. By the end of year three, we expect to reach 200,000 in-demand roles filled, doubling our original projection. This report highlights three key ideas: - As work evolves, our frontline and operational roles continue to power our business alongside emerging opportunities that support future growth. - With 2.1 million associates around the world, Walmart is home to an enormous talent marketplace, creating opportunities for associates to grow as workforce needs evolve. - AI is reshaping how work gets done, and we're intentionally helping associates build the skills and confidence to grow alongside these changes. ## Opportunity at Scale **About Walmart's Workforce** There are approximately 2.1 million Walmart associates across the globe, including 1.6 million in the United States, from associates in their first jobs, to store and club managers, merchants, engineers, lawyers and everything in between. - **126K+ associates** have completed Walmart-paid education and training programs through Live Better U, which offers education and skills training ranging from GED completion to four-year degrees. - **Approximately 75%** of salaried U.S. store, club and supply chain leaders started as hourly associates. - **2/3** of U.S. hourly store roles are full-time, with part-time options for more flexibility. - **3X** Participants who complete a no-cost Live Better U education program are 3x more likely to be promoted and 3x more likely to stay with Walmart. - **90%** of Walmart U.S. roles do not require a college degree. - **More than 4 million** training completions since 2016 have been delivered through Walmart Academy, upskilling essential skills and leadership capabilities. ## Careers Shaping Walmart's Future The careers highlighted in this report reflect how work is evolving across Walmart. While they span different parts of the business, they share a common thread: they combine skills, leadership and opportunity in ways that help associates grow while supporting Walmart's future. These are not the only roles we’ll need in the future, but they represent key ways we’ll continue to serve shoppers and power our business. These careers also come with comprehensive benefits to support associates' physical, mental and financial well-being. Medical coverage starts at $38.30 a paycheck and includes access to no-cost virtual care options and no-cost Centers of Excellence care for serious conditions like cancer. Associates have immediate access to 20 no-cost mental health sessions per year. And once eligible, our 6% Company match can grow associates' Walmart 401(k) savings. ## In-Demand Jobs Spotlight ### Advertising Sales *Base Pay Range for U.S.-based advertising sales associates*: $90,000 - $234,000 annually before bonus awards and stock grants *Typical Career Path*: Account Management > Sales Associate > Sales Leader > Senior Sales Leader Advertising Sales associates help drive growth for Walmart's retail media business by connecting brands with customers at scale across one of the world's largest retail ecosystems. These roles combine relationship-building, analytics and strategic thinking to help advertisers reach customers while supporting business growth. As retail media continues to expand and brands seek new ways to connect with consumers, Advertising Sales will remain a fast-growing field that offers significant opportunities for career development and plays an important role in Walmart's growth. ### Store Manager *Base Pay Range for Walmart US Store Managers*: $95,000 - $170,000 annually before bonus awards and stock grants *Typical Career Path*: Team Associate > Team Lead > Coach > Store Manager Every Walmart Store Manager is the CEO of a multi-million-dollar business, leading hundreds of associates, overseeing complex operations and delivering for customers every day. Beyond running their stores, they serve as leaders in their communities, building relationships, supporting local initiatives and helping Walmart remain a trusted neighbor. The role also reflects one of Walmart's greatest strengths: creating opportunities for associates to grow into influential leadership positions. Many Store Managers began in frontline roles. Their journeys demonstrate the power of career growth at Walmart and in developing the next generation of talent. As stores become increasingly tech-powered, Store Managers will play a critical role in leading teams through change while maintaining strong customer, associate and operational outcomes. ### Data Engineer *Base Pay Range for data engineers coming into Walmart*: $90,000 - $234,000 annually before bonus awards and stock grants *Typical Career Path*: Analyst > Data Engineer > Senior Engineer Data Engineers build the data infrastructure that powers Walmart's technology, digital experiences and AI capabilities. Their work enables smarter decisions, drives innovation and helps deliver better experiences for customers and associates as Walmart continues to advance its use of AI and data. Many Data Engineers begin their careers through Walmart’s early career programs, including internships and entry-level software engineering opportunities. Entry into the role typically requires a computer science or related degree, and new hires continue building their skills through technical onboarding and developer bootcamps. As Walmart continues advancing AI and data-driven decision making, Data Engineers play a critical role in building the technology behind the future of retail — with clear runway to grow into senior engineering and technical leadership roles. ### Real Estate Facility Services General Maintenance Technician *Base Pay Range for Walmart US and Sam's Club US Real Estate Facility Services General Maintenance and HVAC/Refrigeration Technicians*: $26 - $76 per hour before bonus awards *Typical Career Path*: Entry-Level Technician > Certified Technician > Senior Technician Skilled trade professionals keep America running, and demand for these careers continues to grow as industries face a shortage of qualified workers. Walmart and Sam's Club Real Estate Maintenance Technicians apply specialized skills across critical trades, including HVAC and refrigeration, electrical systems, automation and controls and facility maintenance that help keep our facilities operating safely and efficiently. These roles offer competitive pay, industry-recognized certifications and opportunities to build expertise in high-demand technical fields. Through Walmart's Associate to Technician program, associates can transition into skilled trades careers with no previous technical experience required. More than 600 associates have already completed the program, and Walmart seeks to enhance the skills of 3,000 technician roles by 2030. As facilities become more advanced, demand for skilled technicians in these trades will grow, making this a future-ready career. ### Supply Chain General Manager *Base Pay Range for Walmart US and Sam's Club US Supply Chain General Managers*: $116,000 - $351,000 annually before bonus awards and stock grants *Typical Career Path*: Area Manager > Operations Manager > General Manager Every year, Walmart's global supply chain moves more than 100 billion items through one of the largest and most sophisticated logistics networks in the world. Supply Chain General Managers lead the facilities that keep that network running at speed and scale, overseeing complex operations, advanced technology, inventory movement and teams that can exceed 1,000 associates. Their leadership helps ensure products move safely and efficiently from suppliers to stores, clubs and customers, while creating opportunities for associates to grow. Many Supply Chain General Managers began their careers in frontline and operational roles, advancing without a four-year college degree. As technology, automation and data reshape supply chain operations, these leaders will play an important role in integrating people, technology and operational excellence to power the future of retail. ### Private Fleet Driver *Base Pay Range for Walmart and Sam's Club over-the-road truck drivers*: Average more than $109,000 over the past year, as of the end of FY27 Q1 *Typical Career Path*: Driver Trainee > Truck Driver > Senior Driver / Trainer Walmart's Private Fleet is one of the largest and safest transportation fleets in the country. Our drivers connect suppliers, distribution centers, fulfillment facilities, stores and clubs, ensuring customers have access to essentials they rely on every day. These careers offer strong earning potential and meaningful opportunities for advancement, and many drivers return home regularly rather than spending extended periods on the road. Through Walmart's Associate to Driver program, associates from stores, clubs and supply chain facilities can earn their Commercial Driver's License (CDL) through company-paid training, with the full cost of their CDL covered by Walmart, and build rewarding careers in transportation. More than 1,000 associates have transitioned into Walmart's Private Fleet through the program in the last three years. As customer expectations evolve, this role will remain essential to delivering for customers across the country. ### Pharmacist *Base Pay Range for Walmart US and Sam's Club US Pharmacists*: $98,000 - $172,000 annually before bonus awards *Typical Career Path*: Pharmacy Intern > Staff Pharmacist > Pharmacy Manager > Market Director Walmart Pharmacists provide expert guidance on medications, administer immunizations, support patients with chronic conditions, and connect people to the care and resources they need. Through a nationwide network of nearly 5,000 pharmacies, they help improve access to affordable healthcare while serving as trusted healthcare providers in the communities Walmart serves. As healthcare evolves, pharmacists will play an increasingly important role in delivering accessible, community care and helping millions live healthier lives. ### Team Lead *Base Pay Range for Walmart US and Sam's Club US Team Leads*: $19 - $40 per hour before bonus awards *Typical Career Path*: Associate > Team Lead > Coach / Manager Team Leads are Walmart's hourly frontline leaders, helping bring the customer experience to life while supporting associates and driving business results. They oversee key areas of the business, coordinate daily operations, solve problems in real time and help ensure associates have the tools, training and guidance needed to succeed. For many, the Team Lead role is the first step into people leadership, helping build the communication, decision-making and coaching skills needed to develop the next generation of leaders. Moving forward, Team Leads will remain foundational to delivering for customers while developing future leaders across the company. ### Sam’s Club – Club Manager *Base Pay Range for Sam's Club US Club Managers*: $110,000 - $160,000 annually before bonus awards and stock grants *Typical Career Path*: Assistant Manager > Co-Manager > Club Manager Club Managers lead high-performing teams across Sam's Club locations, overseeing operations, financial performance and member experience while helping drive growth across the business. They balance people leadership, strategic decision-making and operational excellence to deliver results for members, associates and the communities they serve. As membership-based retail continues to evolve, Club Managers will play a critical role in leading teams through change, developing future leaders and helping shape the next generation of the Sam's Club experience. ### Realty Project Coach *Base Pay Range for Walmart US and Sam's Club US Realty Project Coaches*: $60,000 - $143,000 annually before bonus awards *Typical Career Path*: Field Role > Project Specialist > Realty Project Coach Realty Project Coaches lead construction, remodel and development projects that keep Walmart's stores and facilities safe, modern and ready to serve customers and associates. As Walmart continues investing in its physical footprint, these leaders play a key role in delivering projects that support growth and enhance the customer and associate experience. ## Building for What's Next Walmart helps associates build new skills through Walmart Academy, Live Better U and role-specific career pathway programs. Together, these offerings have supported more than 4 million trainings and helped more than 126,000 associates complete education and training programs ranging from GEDs to four-year degrees. ## Learn More Want to learn more about Walmart’s workforce? Our [ESG and Shared Value reporting](https://corporate.walmart.com/purpose/esgreport) is a one-stop shop for key data across a variety of subjects.]]></description> <author>contact@remoteitjobs.app (RemoteITJobs.app)</author> <category>walmart</category> <category>jobsreport</category> <category>in-demandroles</category> <category>careergrowth</category> <category>retailtechnology</category> <enclosure url="https://corporate.walmart.com/content/dam/corporate/images/newsroom/2026/07/16/jobs-spotlight/jobs-spotlight-thumbnail.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[How to Unionize Your Tech Workplace: A Step-by-Step Guide]]></title> <link>https://www.remoteitjobs.app/article/how-to-unionize-your-tech-workplace-a-step-by-step-guide</link> <guid>how-to-unionize-your-tech-workplace-a-step-by-step-guide</guid> <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:15:30 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[Mass layoffs, AI anxiety, and corporate surveillance have heightened interest in unions among IT professionals. Organizers who've been through it explain how to get started — and what to expect. ## What unions can — and can’t — do for you The single biggest benefit of a union contract for most tech workers isn’t pay — it’s **protection against arbitrary termination**, especially in the wake of recent mass layoffs in tech. In the United States, nonunion “at-will” workers can be fired at any time without a stated reason, while unionized workers negotiate protections written into their contracts. “That fear of the company letting you go for anything at any time…with a union they just can’t do that,” says Zak Thompson, a senior software engineer at Kickstarter and union steward at Kickstarter United. Now that Kickstarter employees are unionized, people are less worried that saying something negative will result in termination. “I’ve been shocked at the willingness of my co-workers to speak up against what they see as poor or controversial business decisions,” Thompson says. **Beyond job security, unions can deliver concrete material gains.** Kickstarter United was formed in 2020, although getting there wasn’t easy: two employees were fired during the organizing campaign — which itself became a galvanizing event. And while the union hasn’t been able to prevent layoffs, it did negotiate better terms: four months of severance pay and four to six months of continued health insurance, versus the two to three weeks per year of work that management had initially proposed. Other benefits include a four-day work week; AI protections; a minimum pay floor; and standards for raises, promotions, and time off for the company’s 59 employees. **Unions can give tech workers a voice in decisions that affect their daily work — including how AI tools are deployed.** “Nobody I’ve spoken to is against new technology or getting trained in it,” says Max Belasco, a business systems analyst at the University of California Los Angeles School of Law and co-chair of the UCLA chapter of the University Professional and Technical Employees/Communications Workers of America (UPTE-CWA) Local 9119. “But when new technology is being implemented, we want to know: what’s the five-year vision, the 10-year vision? Are we implementing this in a way that betters staffing, increases efficiency, or eases the lives of people already working? Or are we trying to take away jobs, automate people out of their pension or paycheck?” Belasco says. **The challenges are real.** Tech professionals are less inclined to leave their jobs in the current market because wages haven’t been increasing as fast as they once were, and it can take longer to land another job. “Tech moved from a very tight labor market in 2022 (1.85% unemployment rate) to a noticeably weaker one in 2024–2026 (3.49%),” although that’s still better than the national unemployment rate of 4.36% through May of this year, says Liya Palagashvili, senior research fellow and director of the Labor Policy Project at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. **Flexibility is a concern.** The more substantive challenge, raised by economists including Palagashvili, is that traditional union contracts impose uniform terms across an entire bargaining unit, limiting the flexibility that many tech workers — and their employers —currently enjoy. Tech firms need to move fast, adjusting teams, products, and roles on the fly. “Collective bargaining agreements can make those adjustments much more difficult, whether by making them slower, costlier, or inconsistent with the contract,” she says. Workers skeptical of unions in a survey of 1,900 tech professionals conducted by the career site Blind cited specific concerns: that unions are “not meritocratic,” “prevent innovation,” and “hold back earnings of top performers.” Thompson from Kickstarter United pushes back: “We have nothing in our contract about ‘you can’t bend down and pick up a piece of trash because that’s someone else’s job.’ The company is free to give bonuses and individual raises as much as they like. This is all just up to the people who are bargaining the contract from the union side.” **Organizing carries potentially serious personal risks.** During negotiations for a second three-year contract in 2025, Kickstarter United went on strike for 42 days. A few months later, the company announced layoffs. “They let go strong union leaders, including a person who had bargained our last contract,” Thompson says. The union appealed, and the issue is now going to arbitration. If you form a union, don’t expect much support from the National Labor Relations Board, the agency that certifies US labor unions and protects workers’ right to organize, in terms of prosecuting complaints of unfair labor practices, Thompson warns. “We’re in a political moment in this country with a pretty weakened NLRB. You have to be ready to organize and withhold worker power without any guarantee of safety.” **Organizers are up against an enormous union avoidance industry.** Organizers can expect fierce pushback as soon as the business discovers that organizing is underway. “There’s a multi-billion-dollar industry in union avoidance,” says Alan McAvinney, a Google software engineer and organizing chair, Alphabet Workers Union-CWA, a 1,400-member minority union of Alphabet employees. US employers spend roughly $1.7 billion a year on union avoidance consultants and law firms, according to a May 2026 report by the Economic Policy Institute and LaborLab. **Expect hardball tactics.** Management may play hardball during the time between when organizers announce their intention to unionize and the actual vote. For example, management can threaten to fire foreign-born workers in the US on H-1B visas if they support the union. Those workers would then have just 60 days to find a new sponsoring employer or lose their H-1B status, according to a recent Tech Workers Coalition blog post. And at venture capital-backed startups, investment agreements sometimes require management to attest there is no union activity — meaning a public organizing drive can trigger funding withdrawal. Or, if a unionized company is acquired, the new management can dissolve the union overnight by reclassifying unionized workers as new hires. With these sobering facts in mind, here is how organizers who have done it describe the process of creating a union. ## Step 1: Start a conversation with your co-workers At the University of California, a two-tier system had evolved where some tech workers were unionized and some weren’t, Belasco says. Management created new titles that fell outside the union even though they had similar job descriptions and responsibilities to those in the union. Those nonunion employees received lower pay and benefits than their unionized peers, which created resentment and instability. Belasco and other organizers wanted to eliminate that division by bringing everyone under the same contract. But when they began their unionization drive, “the biggest barrier we faced wasn’t management opposition — it was that people felt this was just the best-case scenario realistically available: ‘We have this job at the university, we have concerns about automation and layoffs, but what can we really do about it?'” he says. The antidote to that fatalism, organizers say, is simple: “Just start talking to your immediate co-workers. Are they experiencing the same challenges you are experiencing?” says McAvinney. “There’s no need to start talking about a union at this point.” Just get a consensus and start building a group of like-minded individuals, Thompson advises. “Always start with one-on-one conversations, and that’s what you should do the whole time. That’s the key to organizing,” he says. Tech workers often think they’re a special case, says Thompson, and therefore that unionization isn’t a good fit. “You’re not special. You are a company of workers, you are organizing, and there is a playbook for that. Trust the process, because it tends to work pretty well,” he says. ## Step 2: Who’s on board, and who’s not? Map your workplace, but keep it quiet Once there’s a consensus, continue to grow your network. Keep a list of everyone you’ve spoken with and note their disposition: “Is this person union-friendly or anti-union? Would they be a strong organizer?” Thompson says. Maintaining secrecy early on is essential, because anti-union tactics will start immediately, and that can stop union organizing before it can gain momentum. “Generally, employers do not want to share power with their workforce,” McAvinney says. Employers will deploy every means at their disposal to stop organizing efforts and peel away potential yes votes. “If you look at historical examples, having 70% approval before the employer finds out about you results in a high percentage of wins when you actually cast the vote. Historically, that’s an effective buffer,” he says. There’s a real threat of firing and layoffs. The traditional tech worker belief that job mobility makes collective action unnecessary is now being tested by a tighter job market, McAvinney says, noting that workers who many believe were fired for speaking out back in 2019 were a galvanizing factor in his union’s formation. “You generally don’t want to be in a situation where the employer feels comfortable firing everyone. Part of that is thinking from a cynical standpoint about what the consequences would be to the employer if they did fire everyone,” he says. One-on-one conversations that include personally asking co-workers to keep conversations confidential are key to keeping things quiet, Belasco says. When 2,100 UC tech workers voted to unionize in May, 96% voted in favor. To stay out of earshot of managers, avoid employee surveillance tools, and sidestep conference calls that could be recorded, organizers met with workers in their homes. “That tactic is probably what made the difference between winning the election and getting the majority we got,” he says. ## Step 3: Find the right union affiliation or go it alone “Running a campaign against major employers requires the resources and expertise of the larger labor movement, even if workers publicly present as independent,” says Kate Bronfenbrenner, director of labor education research and senior lecturer emeritus at Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations. Options include the Communications Workers of America (CWA), Service Employees International Union (SEIU), and the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU), among others. Another resource, the Tech Workers Coalition (TWC), provides training on organizing tactics, AI-in-workplace issues, and contract negotiation, and can match workers to the right unions for their needs. The Alphabet Workers Union decided early on to affiliate with CWA. “They gave us a bunch of support early on in our campaign with no strings attached,” McAvinney says. Kickstarter is organized through OPEIU, Thompson says. “They’ll usually have resources and staff that can help you through the next steps: collecting signatures in support of a union, bringing that to management, holding a vote — the more formalized things that interact with US labor law. They’ll also help with organizing along the way,” he says. For workers at institutions where a union already exists, there may be a faster path. Organizers at UCLA did what’s called a “unit modification,” aligning with UPTE. By organizing under UPTE, the workers didn’t have to negotiate a new contract from scratch — they joined an already-negotiated contract covering existing UPTE tech members, which put them in “a much stronger position” than starting fresh, Belasco says. ## Step 4: Choose your union model: majority vs. pre-majority or minority Assess what’s practical for your organizing effort. In a majority union, more than 50% of all workers in a defined bargaining unit must vote to join the union through an NLRB-supervised election in the private sector, or a Public Employment Relations Board (PERB)-supervised election for public sector workers. The NLRB must certify the union, which then operates under its legal protections. This means, for example, that the employer must bargain, negotiated contracts are enforceable, violations must go to the NLRB or arbitration, and workers can’t be dismissed without just cause. A pre-majority or minority union is a minority labor organization operating without NLRB protections or collective bargaining agreements. “Pre-majority means that workers are able to demonstrate majority support — through signed cards, petitions, a walkout, or everyone wearing solidarity T-shirts — without going through a formal election,” Bronfenbrenner says. The Alphabet Workers Union-CWA (AWU-CWA) formed as a pre-majority union because achieving majority status across a globally distributed workforce of over 100,000 was not a realistic near-term goal. “An underground model where you try to reach 70% support across a workforce of over 100,000 people isn’t realistic,” McAvinney says. A pre-majority union can still make a difference, he says. For example, the Alphabet Workers Union-CWA convinced management to offer voluntary exit packages — buyouts — prior to announcing layoffs. For smaller organizations, a majority union may be the more practical option — it’s more attainable, McAvinney says. “I don’t think [the pre-majority union model] is the correct thing to do in all situations. I certainly would not recommend it to a 200-person shop.” Kickstarter, which had fewer than 100 employees, was able to form a majority union, with 55% voting to organize. Ultimately, says McAvinney, “there’s no inflection point where you go from being able to win nothing to winning everything, even with a contract and a supermajority. But the more people you have who are willing and able to fight for what they want, the more you’ll be able to get.” ## Step 5: Who should — and should not — be in your union? Belasco’s situation at UCLA illustrates a broader strategic choice that every organizing campaign must make. He had been in a union position in educational technology when he was told his role would be reclassified as a non-union position. “I was given a choice: apply to the new non-union position to continue doing the work I’d trained for, or stay in my union position doing service desk work I wasn’t used to,” he says. “Essentially, it was a choice between job security and career progression.” Belasco joined a “wall-to-wall” union, which represents a broad range of university professional and technical employees across the UC system rather than a single job category, such as engineers or tech professionals. Kickstarter United is another example of a wall-to-wall union. “It’s not just the engineers who are unionized, but also customer support, designers — everyone,” Thompson says. Wall-to-wall unions are more powerful, but they’re also more difficult to achieve. Under US labor law, “professionals have to vote separately on whether they want to be combined with other workers,” says Bronfenbrenner. “You can never have a wall-to-wall unit without giving professionals the chance to decide whether they want to be separate.” The law’s “professional employees” category includes roles like software engineers and developers but not necessarily others. For example, customer support specialists and QA analysts would fall into the “non-professional workers” category. “For decades, the pattern was either to organize everybody except the engineers, or manage to organize the engineers and fail to bring in everybody else — neither of which builds real worker power,” says Simone Robutti, an organizer with Tech Workers Coalition Global, an international branch of TWC based in Berlin. ## Step 6: You won the vote. Get ready for what comes next Winning a union vote means having a seat at the table, says Thompson. “Once the workers have come together and agreed they want that seat, you bring that to management, and they have a chance to voluntarily recognize a union,” he says. But in most cases employers contest the results, which must be certified by the NLRB or PERB. That process, in which the employer uses various tactics to challenge the legitimacy of the outcome, can take weeks or months. Unfortunately, the legal framework that is supposed to protect workers during this process has been significantly weakened in the last few years. In a potentially more ominous development, SpaceX, Amazon, Trader Joe’s, Starbucks, and the University of Southern California have in separate legal actions challenged the constitutionality of the NLRB, arguing that the agency’s structure violates the separation of powers. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld injunctions against the NLRB in SpaceX’s case in August 2025 — a serious challenge to the agency’s authority. In the meantime, some companies may disregard negotiated contracts, which can lead to lengthy legal appeals or extended arbitration. “The NLRB can still force an election, but it can’t force a contract, and companies are saying they simply won’t comply,” Bronfenbrenner says. This is where the expertise and resources of affiliation with a major union can help, she adds. As a result, contract negotiations can take far longer than workers might expect. At Kickstarter, for example, two years and four months elapsed from the time of the union vote to the first contract, and that was at a 59-person company with a relatively cooperative employer. At larger companies with more aggressive legal teams, the timeline will be longer. Forming a union is hard work, Robutti says. “It’s not a service you pay for and they protect you. It doesn’t happen spontaneously, and it doesn’t happen magically. It’s the choice to take responsibility for improving your workplace.”]]></description> <author>contact@remoteitjobs.app (RemoteITJobs.app)</author> <category>techunions</category> <category>workerorganizing</category> <category>laborrights</category> <category>techindustry</category> <category>collectivebargaining</category> <enclosure url="https://www.computerworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/4192438-0-71091000-1784113435-kickstarter-united-members-on-strike-by-kyle-friend.png?w=1024" length="0" type="image/png"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Vibe Coding Is Exploding: CEO Reveals How AI Is Reshaping Tech Jobs]]></title> <link>https://www.remoteitjobs.app/article/vibe-coding-is-exploding-ceo-reveals-how-ai-is-reshaping-tech-jobs</link> <guid>vibe-coding-is-exploding-ceo-reveals-how-ai-is-reshaping-tech-jobs</guid> <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:15:28 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[As AI gets better at writing code, where does that leave software engineers? And how does it impact the companies they work for? Business Insider's series **The Great Coding Reset** dives deep into these questions. ## The Rise of Vibe Coding **Vibe coding startups** are attracting massive investments. Emergent, a vibe-coding startup founded in 2025, just announced a **$130 million Series C** funding round, boosting its valuation to **$1.5 billion** — a fivefold increase from its $300 million valuation just six months ago. ## Live Q&A with Emergent CEO On Wednesday at 11 a.m. ET, Business Insider Today's Dan DeFrancesco sat down with **Mukund Jha**, CEO and co-founder of Emergent. They discussed: - The company's **exponential growth** - What Jha looks for when **hiring software engineers** - How **vibe coding is transforming the tech industry** ## Key Insights The fear that AI will make legacy software giants irrelevant has rattled markets. However, companies building vibe-coding tools are seeing their valuations skyrocket. **Tune in to the live conversation** to hear Jha's perspective on the future of coding and tech jobs. ## Join the Discussion Ask your own questions and share your opinions on vibe coding in the comments below. <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/cEKbr9tHE70" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>]]></description> <author>contact@remoteitjobs.app (RemoteITJobs.app)</author> <category>vibecoding</category> <category>ai</category> <category>techjobs</category> <category>startupfunding</category> <category>softwareengineering</category> <enclosure url="https://i.insider.com/6a566984eae3978eb7e5d759?width=1200&format=jpeg" length="0" type="image//6a566984eae3978eb7e5d759"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[AI Is Creating a New Kind of Tech Job: Data Center Construction and Maintenance]]></title> <link>https://www.remoteitjobs.app/article/ai-is-creating-a-new-kind-of-tech-job-data-center-construction-and-maintenance</link> <guid>ai-is-creating-a-new-kind-of-tech-job-data-center-construction-and-maintenance</guid> <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:15:39 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[While headlines often focus on AI eliminating jobs, new data from Indeed reveals a surprising trend: AI is creating a wave of jobs that don't look like traditional tech roles. These are in **construction, installation, and maintenance** for the data centers powering the AI revolution. ## The Data Center Boom Over the past two years, job postings for data center roles have **more than doubled**. Currently, about **6 in every 1,000 US job postings** are data center-related, up from just 2 in 1,000 in June 2023. This surge contrasts with a 12% decline in total US postings and a 6% drop in other tech roles. The **10 largest tech firms** account for 71% of data center postings in 2026. Their hiring footprint is expanding beyond traditional tech hubs into smaller metros like **Columbus, OH; Jackson, MS; and Reno, NV**, where their share of local postings jumped from under 2% in mid-2025 to over 10% today. ## Not Your Typical Tech Jobs Data center roles are as likely to be for **installation and maintenance workers** as for IT professionals. About a quarter of all data center openings are for installation and maintenance, involving tasks like installing cabling, computers, and servers. These jobs often pay less than traditional tech roles, but they offer a **significant premium**: hourly installation workers at data centers earn **42% more** ($10/hour extra) than similar non-data center roles. ## The Geography Shift Data center hiring is concentrated in specific regions where hyperscalers have established footholds, such as **Hermiston, Oregon** (AWS hub), rural areas near Columbus, Jackson, and Reno, and the **Washington, D.C. area** (8% of postings). This is reshaping the geography of tech employment, moving jobs away from Silicon Valley and Seattle. ## What This Means for Job Seekers For those without traditional tech backgrounds, data center roles offer a pathway into the tech industry. Skills in construction, electrical systems, and engineering are in high demand. However, questions remain about the permanence of these jobs once construction is complete. ![Chart showing data center posting surge](https://d341ezm4iqaae0.cloudfront.net/hiringlaborg/2026/07/13162431/nat_dc_total_tech_posting_index_waldo-1024x585.png) ![Map of data center hiring concentration](https://d341ezm4iqaae0.cloudfront.net/hiringlaborg/2026/07/13162521/msa_dc_posting_share_map-1024x634.png) ![Chart showing tech hiring geography shift](https://d341ezm4iqaae0.cloudfront.net/hiringlaborg/2026/07/13162707/msa_top10_tech_share_waldo_sm-1024x585.png) ![Bar chart of data center occupation composition](https://d341ezm4iqaae0.cloudfront.net/hiringlaborg/2026/07/13162839/normcat_dc_composition_top_waldo-1024x585.png) ![Scatter plot of tech job growth vs salary](https://d341ezm4iqaae0.cloudfront.net/hiringlaborg/2026/07/13162921/tech_salary_growth_scatter_cspsalaries-1024x585.png) ![Bar chart of installation worker wages](https://d341ezm4iqaae0.cloudfront.net/hiringlaborg/2026/07/13162958/instmaint_wages_dc_vs_other_waldo-1024x585.png)]]></description> <author>contact@remoteitjobs.app (RemoteITJobs.app)</author> <category>datacenter</category> <category>aijobs</category> <category>techhiring</category> <category>construction</category> <category>installation</category> <enclosure url="https://d341ezm4iqaae0.cloudfront.net/hiringlaborg/2026/07/13163217/Construction_electricianwithhardhatcheckingwiresgetty-scaled.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> </channel> </rss>