Labour rights

Myanmar’s factory workers are facing troubles from all sides; They are juggling between military violence and deteriorating working conditionsMyanmar’s factory workers are facing troubles from all sides; They are juggling between military violence and deteriorating working conditions

Myanmar’s factory workers are facing troubles from all sides; They are juggling between military violence and deteriorating working conditions

Myanmar - Factory workers are facing massive problems in Yangon, Myanmar’s biggest city and industrial hub. There have also been…

January 24, 2022
Negligence of Nepali authorities is costing people their livesNegligence of Nepali authorities is costing people their lives

Negligence of Nepali authorities is costing people their lives

Nepal - Nepali citizens have taken to streets to express their anger on authorities for being negligent towards their rights…

January 23, 2022
California Looks Seriously Into Labor Rights Of Fastfood EmployeesCalifornia Looks Seriously Into Labor Rights Of Fastfood Employees

California Looks Seriously Into Labor Rights Of Fastfood Employees

United States - State legislation in California is looking at some concrete steps to make the lives of fast-food workers…

January 22, 2022
ILO chief calls out Asia-Pacific to restructure its social safety netILO chief calls out Asia-Pacific to restructure its social safety net

ILO chief calls out Asia-Pacific to restructure its social safety net

Asia – Pacific - Ongoing global pandemic has re-iterated the regretful condition of workers and labor market in Asia –…

January 21, 2022
Not enough provided for workers in Virginia, stress Labor rights advocatesNot enough provided for workers in Virginia, stress Labor rights advocates

Not enough provided for workers in Virginia, stress Labor rights advocates

United States - Labor rights activists and advocates believe that there is not much provided to the worker in Virginia…

January 21, 2022
Have promises made to Bosnian laborers been fulfilled?Have promises made to Bosnian laborers been fulfilled?

Have promises made to Bosnian laborers been fulfilled?

Europe - During elections or during campaigns, you have often heard politicians promise a lot of things to people. They…

January 19, 2022
Covid-19 threat: Labour market recovery ‘slow and uncertain’Covid-19 threat: Labour market recovery ‘slow and uncertain’

Covid-19 threat: Labour market recovery ‘slow and uncertain’

The United Nations’ International Labour Organization (ILO) said that the Covid-19 pandemic affected the global labour market. In its 2022…

January 18, 2022
Covid-19 threat: Health workers in Delhi seek increment and risk hazard allowanceCovid-19 threat: Health workers in Delhi seek increment and risk hazard allowance

Covid-19 threat: Health workers in Delhi seek increment and risk hazard allowance

India - The third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic is affecting the country in full swing. It is also affecting…

January 17, 2022
Women’s labour participation in Indonesia remains lowWomen’s labour participation in Indonesia remains low

Women’s labour participation in Indonesia remains low

Indonesia - The labour participation rate of women in Indonesia remains low. Many women in Indonesia are also unemployed. Many…

January 15, 2022
Why do women workers not want to return to Foxocnn’s iPhone factory?Why do women workers not want to return to Foxocnn’s iPhone factory?

Why do women workers not want to return to Foxocnn’s iPhone factory?

India - Good payment, regular work life and many other amenities but still women workers are refusing to return to…

January 15, 2022