Aparajita Das

Aparajita Das

Pentagon denies plea to help with migrant buses to WashingtonPentagon denies plea to help with migrant buses to Washington

Pentagon denies plea to help with migrant buses to Washington

US - Migration across the US-Mexican border has reached an all-time high. On Friday, it was reported that the US…

August 6, 2022
Activists against holding Cop27 in EgyptActivists against holding Cop27 in Egypt

Activists against holding Cop27 in Egypt

Egypt - “We are deeply concerned that [a successful conference] will not be possible due to the repressive actions of…

August 1, 2022
When taking holiday is part of the jobWhen taking holiday is part of the job

When taking holiday is part of the job

Global - Nearly three-fifths of employees reported negative effects of work-related stress in 2021, according to the latest data. This…

August 1, 2022
Washington orchard violates foreign farmworkers’ rightsWashington orchard violates foreign farmworkers’ rights

Washington orchard violates foreign farmworkers’ rights

Washington - A federal inquiry determined that a central Washington orchard operator shirked its legal obligations, risked workers' safety and…

August 1, 2022
Pay rise for West Australian public sector workers in a bid to offset rising inflationPay rise for West Australian public sector workers in a bid to offset rising inflation

Pay rise for West Australian public sector workers in a bid to offset rising inflation

Australia - The West Australian government will give public sector workers a 3 per cent annual pay rise, over two…

August 1, 2022
Workers with violated rights paid by California Labor CommissionerWorkers with violated rights paid by California Labor Commissioner

Workers with violated rights paid by California Labor Commissioner

California - The California Labor Commissioner Office has recently compensated 57 workers at Terranea Resort in Palos Verdes, CA who…

July 28, 2022
Ukraine to pass laws attacking workers’ rights amid Russian invasionUkraine to pass laws attacking workers’ rights amid Russian invasion

Ukraine to pass laws attacking workers’ rights amid Russian invasion

Ukraine - Two radical measures have been passed by the Ukrainian Parliament on the labor liberalization, raising fears that country’s…

July 21, 2022
US prison work breaks bodies and minds for penniesUS prison work breaks bodies and minds for pennies

US prison work breaks bodies and minds for pennies

United States - Susan Dokken, who is enrolled in a halfway house re-entry programme in California, continued to work during…

July 14, 2022
TWU Shout Out For Flight Attendants Bill Of RightsTWU Shout Out For Flight Attendants Bill Of Rights

TWU Shout Out For Flight Attendants Bill Of Rights

United States - A Flight Attendants Bill Of Rights is the order of the day when it comes to airline…

July 9, 2022
How Effective Is the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act?How Effective Is the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act?

How Effective Is the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act?

China - The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) has put Washington and Beijing on a collision course by attacking…

July 7, 2022