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Wrighter

Wrighter covers news across the global on Human Rights, Migrants Rights, and Labor Rights. Wrighter has vast experience in writing and is a doctor by profession.

LAUSD teacher and staff 3-day massive strike set for Tuesday, all schools to remain closed

LAUSD teacher and staff 3-day massive strike set for Tuesday, all schools to remain closed

Los Angeles public schools will be closed for three days starting Tuesday, union leaders announced during a massive downtown rally Wednesday. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic forcing more than 420,000 students into remote learning for more

UK Illegal Migration Bill violates even the British Human Rights Act

UK Illegal Migration Bill violates even the British Human Rights Act

Last week, UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman made public the nation's latest Illegal Migration Bill. Conforming to its provisions, those entering the country without obtaining appropriate visa or permission — with exclusions for minors, travelers

Gender equality is ‘300 years away,’ U.N. chief warns

Gender equality is ‘300 years away,’ U.N. chief warns

It is estimated that the world is hundreds of years away from achieving gender equality after decades of advances on women's rights. Ahead of International Women's Day on March 8, Secretary General António Guterres said

Starbucks Involved In “Egregious And Widespread” Violations Of Federal Law

Starbucks Involved In “Egregious And Widespread” Violations Of Federal Law

Starbucks has long expressed its pride over its reputation as a progressive, worker-friendly employer. But in recent news, US National Labour Relations Board (NLRB) judge Michael Rosas has ordered the company to reinstate fired seven

Thailand Trafficker Abandons 106 Illegal Migrants in a Truck

Thailand Trafficker Abandons 106 Illegal Migrants in a Truck

106 illegal migrants were found crammed into a truck in Prachuap Khiri Khan province, western Thailand, yesterday. The driver was nowhere to be found. The forklift driver called Bang Saphan Police Station to report that

Why are blue collar workers happy at work? – check it out

Why are blue collar workers happy at work? – check it out

Delhi, India- 93 percent of male and 95 percent of female blue collar employees in India feel they receive equal pay, according to a new report by global job site Indeed. Sixty-seven percent of employees

Farmers react to new overtime rules

Farmers react to new overtime rules

Starting next January, farmers in New York state will be required to pay overtime to their workers after 56 hours on the job. As recommended last fall by the Farm Laborer Wage Board, the state

NPR To Cut 10% Of Workforce In One Of Its Largest Layoffs Ever

NPR To Cut 10% Of Workforce In One Of Its Largest Layoffs Ever

In order to make up for a $30 million gap in its budget, global media outlet NPR has decided to lay off 10% of its workforce, about 100 employees, CEO John Lansing wrote in an

Japan Weighs Finally Lifting Age Of Consent From 13

Japan Weighs Finally Lifting Age Of Consent From 13

Japan has long been notorious for its low age of consent — 13 years old — which is among the lowest in the world. While Japan's criminal code currently sets the age of consent at

Some Maryland Companies Could Convert To A Four-Day Work Week Under New State Bill

Some Maryland Companies Could Convert To A Four-Day Work Week Under New State Bill

The Maryland General Assembly and its new bill are suggesting a change to the four-day work week by various companies. If the bill gets passed, the Four-Day Work Week Act of 2023 would create a