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Spotify Layoff: Will Reduce Its Podcast Workforce Spotify Layoff: Will Reduce Its Podcast Workforce 

Spotify Layoff: Will Reduce Its Podcast Workforce

The company announced Monday that 200 jobs, or about 2% of its workforce, would be lost. After a significant round…

June 5, 2023
Bin Collections in Sandwell Face Two Weeks of Disruption as Refuse Workers Resume Strike ActionBin Collections in Sandwell Face Two Weeks of Disruption as Refuse Workers Resume Strike Action

Bin Collections in Sandwell Face Two Weeks of Disruption as Refuse Workers Resume Strike Action

Bin collections in Sandwell, a borough in the West Midlands, are set to experience significant disruption as refuse workers belonging…

June 5, 2023
Hawaii Gas Workers’ Strike and ConcernsHawaii Gas Workers’ Strike and Concerns

Hawaii Gas Workers’ Strike and Concerns

70,000 customers are served by Hawaii Gas, the state's only franchised gas utility. After more than 200 unionized Hawaii Gas…

June 3, 2023
Belarus’ Visa-Free Travel Scheme Raises Concerns of Unauthorised Migration to Poland and LithuaniaBelarus’ Visa-Free Travel Scheme Raises Concerns of Unauthorised Migration to Poland and Lithuania

Belarus’ Visa-Free Travel Scheme Raises Concerns of Unauthorised Migration to Poland and Lithuania

Belarus, under the leadership of authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko, has introduced a visa-free travel arrangement with dozens of countries for…

June 3, 2023
Fair Work Commission Grants Historic Wage Increase for Australian WorkersFair Work Commission Grants Historic Wage Increase for Australian Workers

Fair Work Commission Grants Historic Wage Increase for Australian Workers

Millions of Australian workers are set to receive a significant pay rise following the annual wage review conducted by the…

June 2, 2023
India’s Top Destination for Skilled Professionals Is Canada: Expert OpinionIndia’s Top Destination for Skilled Professionals Is Canada: Expert Opinion

India’s Top Destination for Skilled Professionals Is Canada: Expert Opinion

Due to the high demand for skilled Indians, countries like Canada, Australia, the UK, Singapore, Norway, the United States, Germany,…

June 1, 2023
“Time To Act”: Seattle Amazon Employees Walkout To Protest Office Policies“Time To Act”: Seattle Amazon Employees Walkout To Protest Office Policies

“Time To Act”: Seattle Amazon Employees Walkout To Protest Office Policies

On Wednesday, a group of Amazon employees staged a walkout at the company's Seattle headquarters to protest against changes in…

June 1, 2023
BHP Reports $430 Million Holiday Staff HitBHP Reports $430 Million Holiday Staff Hit

BHP Reports $430 Million Holiday Staff Hit

Mining behemoth BHP is the most recent Australian company to be affected by a payroll scandal after it was discovered…

June 1, 2023
European Fintech Layoff 120 More EmployeesEuropean Fintech Layoff 120 More Employees

European Fintech Layoff 120 More Employees

"The macroeconomic funding environment has changed over the past few months, and as a result, positioning ourselves as an independent…

May 31, 2023
During A Strike At Major Sydney Hospitals, Healthcare Workers Accuse The Premier Of Lying About A Pay RiseDuring A Strike At Major Sydney Hospitals, Healthcare Workers Accuse The Premier Of Lying About A Pay Rise

During A Strike At Major Sydney Hospitals, Healthcare Workers Accuse The Premier Of Lying About A Pay Rise

Healthcare workers at three major Sydney hospitals have quit their jobs, accusing the new premier Chris Minns of lying to…

May 31, 2023