Labour rights

Victory for Rail Workers: US Railroads Mandate Paid Sick Leave After Intense Labour NegotiationsVictory for Rail Workers: US Railroads Mandate Paid Sick Leave After Intense Labour Negotiations

Victory for Rail Workers: US Railroads Mandate Paid Sick Leave After Intense Labour Negotiations

The railroads in the US received harsh criticisms last year when they refused to provide paid sick leave for workers…

June 8, 2023
Linda Yaccarino Officially Starts Her Role As Twitter CEOLinda Yaccarino Officially Starts Her Role As Twitter CEO

Linda Yaccarino Officially Starts Her Role As Twitter CEO

Twitter's new Chief Executive Officer Linda Yaccarino officially started her role at the company on Tuesday. This comes a few…

June 7, 2023
TUC Demands N200,000 Minimum WageTUC Demands N200,000 Minimum Wage

TUC Demands N200,000 Minimum Wage

In a statement, TUC's President Festus Osifo and Secretary General Nuhu Toro said, "For immediate implementation: the price of PMS…

June 6, 2023
Bangladesh And Malaysia Discuss Development And Safety Measures For Expanding Labour MarketBangladesh And Malaysia Discuss Development And Safety Measures For Expanding Labour Market

Bangladesh And Malaysia Discuss Development And Safety Measures For Expanding Labour Market

Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Imran Ahmed recently held talks with Malaysian Home Minister Saifuddin Nasutin Bin Ismail to…

June 6, 2023
Elon Musk’s Lawsuit Against Tesla For Racism is Backed Up By 240 Black Workers Who Say, “Me Too”Elon Musk’s Lawsuit Against Tesla For Racism is Backed Up By 240 Black Workers Who Say, “Me Too”

Elon Musk’s Lawsuit Against Tesla For Racism is Backed Up By 240 Black Workers Who Say, “Me Too”

A black woman who worked at Tesla and was fired in 2018 said in a court document that a coworker…

June 6, 2023
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