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Japan’s Workforce Wins: Companies Approve 5.4% Wage Hike

Japan’s Workforce Wins: Companies Approve 5.4% Wage Hike

Results from Rengo, the country’s largest trade union federation, show that Japanese companies have agreed to a substantial 5.4 percent wage rise in annual labor negotiations. Although slightly below the first estimate of 5.46 percent,

Australia Sees Surprise Job Loss in February, But Unemployment Remains Steady

Australia Sees Surprise Job Loss in February, But Unemployment Remains Steady

February’s employment data from Australia revealed surprising weakness with employment decreasing by 52,800, after a trend of strength. In terms of the unemployment rate, the number remained stable at 4.1%, in line with the market's

TikTok: The New Battleground Between Migrant Smugglers and Authorities But How?

TikTok: The New Battleground Between Migrant Smugglers and Authorities But How?

The much loved social media site, TikTok has become an unlikely tool in the ongoing struggle between migrant smugglers and authorities in the southern US - Mexico border. These smugglers are utilizing TikTok to promote

Amazon Cuts 14,000 Positions: A Major Cost-Cutting Revolution

Amazon Cuts 14,000 Positions: A Major Cost-Cutting Revolution

Amazon is now firing 14,000 managers in yet another cost-cutting exercise. This restructuring process, which will end by early 2025, will reduce Amazon's global management by 13%, from 105,770 to 91,936, leaving the company with

Human Rights Council of Balochistan Reports Alarming Surge in Enforced Disappearances: Know the Reason

Human Rights Council of Balochistan Reports Alarming Surge in Enforced Disappearances: Know the Reason

The Balochistan Human Rights Council (HRCB) has sounded the alarm at a shocking escalation of enforced disappearances and extrajudicial executions in the province as outlined in its February 2025 report.  The report outlines a disturbing

Trump’s Administration Continues Deportations of Venezuelan Migrants Against Court Order 

Trump’s Administration Continues Deportations of Venezuelan Migrants Against Court Order 

This is an action by the administration of the new President Donald Trump whereby it deported over 250 Venezuelan migrants while completely defying a federal judge’s directive issued at 2 AM to stop the removals.

Court Rules Against Trump-Era Firings: Tens of Thousands of Workers to Be Reinstated

Court Rules Against Trump-Era Firings: Tens of Thousands of Workers to Be Reinstated

In a significant legal blow against the Trump administration, federal court judges in California and Maryland have commended the reinstatement of tens of thousands of probationary federal employees into the Federal Service who had been

Tamil Nadu Govt Announces ₹20,000 for Every Gig Workers to Purchase E-Scooters

Tamil Nadu Govt Announces ₹20,000 for Every Gig Workers to Purchase E-Scooters

In a major decision, Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thenarasu presented a new scheme in the state’s 2025-26 budget through which a ₹20,000 subsidy would be provided to gig workers. The grant will enable the

New UK Immigration Rules: Care Firms Must Hire Local Migrant Workers First

New UK Immigration Rules: Care Firms Must Hire Local Migrant Workers First

The UK government has brought in new regulations for employing staff within the care industry. From April 9, 2025 care businesses will be required to demonstrate that they have made an effort to recruit migrant

US Labor Board Declines to Defend Law Protecting Democratic Member from Trump’s Firing

US Labor Board Declines to Defend Law Protecting Democratic Member from Trump’s Firing

The US National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has decided to stop defending a law that prevents president Trump from removing board members at will. This shift comes as President Donald Trump seeks to oust Democratic