Big Tech & Workers — What to Watch

What happened: Regulators are pushing on tech fees, lock‑ins, and data abuse. Companies push back. You pay the difference.

• “Junk fees” are price hikes with better PR. They add up fast on phone, internet, streaming, tickets.
• Lock‑ins trap you: harder to leave a service = easier to raise prices later. Workers feel it in scheduling and control.

What to do: Audit your bills. Cancel what you don’t use. Set reminders before free trials end. Complain in writing—refunds happen when there’s a paper trail.