Labour rights

In July, workers got another raise — but some benefited more than others

US - "Wage growth is still very hot," Daniel Zhao, lead economist at Glassdoor, told Insider, with average earnings standing…

August 7, 2022

United States Adds 528,000 New Jobs, Showing A Booming Labour Market

US - The United States (US) added 528,000 new jobs to the economy in July, showing a booming labour market.…

August 6, 2022

Rescuers race to free miners trapped in flooded mine in Mexico

Mexico - Ten miners have been trapped in a flooded coal mine in northern Mexico for more than 24 hours…

August 5, 2022

Walmart is laying off corporate employees

US - Walmart is laying off about 200 corporate employees, the move comes a week after the company announced a…

August 4, 2022

Bangladesh’s garment sector faces energy, and demand crises

Bangladesh - “Retailers in both European and US markets are either deferring the shipments of finished products or delaying orders,”…

August 3, 2022

Boss Slammed After Firing Worker of Seven Years for ‘First Time Being Late’

Florida - A worker in Florida, the southeasternmost U.S. state, was fired last week for being 20 minutes late to…

August 3, 2022

Why people lash out at service workers

Global - "Somehow, I got so enraged that I was swearing at him," says Caitlin, who lives in Oregon, USA.…

August 2, 2022

Bin strike in Elmbridge and Surrey Heath

UK - Parts of Surrey have gone on a 20-day strike, which means a ban on garbage picking. The action…

August 1, 2022

Union demands default membership for skilled migrants

Australia - A bold proposal from a prominent union movement figure that has the support of a former top Immigration…

August 1, 2022

Washington orchard violates foreign farmworkers’ rights

Washington - A federal inquiry determined that a central Washington orchard operator shirked its legal obligations, risked workers' safety and…

August 1, 2022

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