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Behind the Deliveries: Shopee Express’ Labor Practices Under Scrutiny

Behind the Deliveries: Shopee Express’ Labor Practices Under Scrutiny

There has been unheard-of growth in the e-commerce sector in recent years. Leading companies in this growth have been Shopee, especially in the Southeast Asian regions. Even if consumers have greatly benefited from the convenience

Exposed: Workers Rights are one of the Least Protected Rights in 2024

Exposed: Workers Rights are one of the Least Protected Rights in 2024

The rights of workers continue to be among the least protected rights in the world, notwithstanding the progress that has been made in many different industries.  What exactly is the irony of development all about?

McDonald’s and Wendy’s Child Labour Case

McDonald’s and Wendy’s Child Labour Case

A group of important investment managers and treasurers are demanding action from McDonald's and Wendy's. These investors have a lot of money invested in the two big restaurant chains. In letters sent this week, they

Workers in America Fought for Fair Pay and Safety

Workers in America Fought for Fair Pay and Safety

The government is going hard after businesses that treat workers badly. A traveling carnival owner in Texas got in huge trouble. Angel Reyes Isidro lied to get visas for 24 workers from other countries. He

French Labor Strike Threatens Cannes Film Festival

French Labor Strike Threatens Cannes Film Festival

The Cannes Film Festival is coming and with growing headlines, many news from works org. is also grabbing our attention. Recently freelance festival workers have been calling for a strike during this event. A French

Most Workers in Bangladesh Don’t Get Minimum Wages

Most Workers in Bangladesh Don’t Get Minimum Wages

There is a big problem in Bangladesh. Most workers, around 85%, do not have any laws to make sure they get paid a minimum wage. Experts on workers' rights and labor leaders have brought attention

Casino Workers’ Leader Must Stay in Jail, Top Court Says

Casino Workers’ Leader Must Stay in Jail, Top Court Says

On Friday, Cambodia's Supreme Court made a final decision. It said Chhim Sithar must stay in jail for 2 years. Chhim Sithar is the leader of a group of casino workers. She led big protests

Amazon CEO’s Anti-Union Comments Ruled Illegal: Broke US Laws

Amazon CEO’s Anti-Union Comments Ruled Illegal: Broke US Laws

Andy Jassy, the CEO of Amazon, said some things about unions in interviews last year that were not allowed. He said that having a union would make Amazon slower and have more rules. He told

Elon Musk lays off entire Supercharger team, Worrying Car Companies

Elon Musk lays off entire Supercharger team, Worrying Car Companies

Tesla made a big surprise move lately. They fired their whole team of 500 people who worked on their charging stations. This team was in charge of keeping Tesla's charging stations working and building new

Top 5 Labor Rights Issues in the Philippines 2024

Top 5 Labor Rights Issues in the Philippines 2024

May 1st is when a lot of labor rights groups get together in public to highlight the problems facing the workers and to demand that the government respond. The dynamic labor environment of the Philippines