Labour rights

Michelin Workers in Sri Lanka Protest Secret Union Deal Amid Factory Sale and Job FearsMichelin Workers in Sri Lanka Protest Secret Union Deal Amid Factory Sale and Job Fears

Michelin Workers in Sri Lanka Protest Secret Union Deal Amid Factory Sale and Job Fears

At Michelin’s tyre factory in Midigama, Sri Lanka, workers held a massive protest after the French company announced they were…

May 28, 2025
Malaysia Launches AI-Powered MyLabourHub to Bridge Job Skills GapMalaysia Launches AI-Powered MyLabourHub to Bridge Job Skills Gap

Malaysia Launches AI-Powered MyLabourHub to Bridge Job Skills Gap

The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) has officially launched MyLabourHub, an AI-enabled platform that will integrate different labour market data…

May 27, 2025
Indonesia Faces Layoff Crisis: 70,000 Jobs Lost, Unions Call for National StrikeIndonesia Faces Layoff Crisis: 70,000 Jobs Lost, Unions Call for National Strike

Indonesia Faces Layoff Crisis: 70,000 Jobs Lost, Unions Call for National Strike

Indonesia is currently dealing with a wave of layoffs, with more than 70,000 workers terminated in the first four months…

May 27, 2025
Volvo to Cut 3,000 Jobs as EV Market Slows and Industry Faces UncertaintyVolvo to Cut 3,000 Jobs as EV Market Slows and Industry Faces Uncertainty

Volvo to Cut 3,000 Jobs as EV Market Slows and Industry Faces Uncertainty

Volvo Cars has revealed its intention to reduce about 3,000 jobs, mostly among white-collar workers, as demand for electric vehicles…

May 27, 2025
UK Launches GBP 3 Billion Skills Plan to Train Workers and Reduce Migrant DependenceUK Launches GBP 3 Billion Skills Plan to Train Workers and Reduce Migrant Dependence

UK Launches GBP 3 Billion Skills Plan to Train Workers and Reduce Migrant Dependence

The government of the UK has unveiled a GBP 3 billion training program for 120,000 British workers aimed at reducing…

May 27, 2025
Telangana Becomes First State to Offer INR 1 Cr Accident Insurance for Power Sector Workers Telangana Becomes First State to Offer INR 1 Cr Accident Insurance for Power Sector Workers 

Telangana Becomes First State to Offer INR 1 Cr Accident Insurance for Power Sector Workers

The Telangana government's innovative effort will be etched in history as a landmark day for the welfare of workers as…

May 26, 2025
Who Is Suresh Kumar? The Indian Tech Chief Behind Walmart’s 1,500 LayoffsWho Is Suresh Kumar? The Indian Tech Chief Behind Walmart’s 1,500 Layoffs

Who Is Suresh Kumar? The Indian Tech Chief Behind Walmart’s 1,500 Layoffs

Walmart’s announcement of 1,500 technology layoffs has generated a lot of debate, particularly about Chief Technology Officer and Indian-origin, Suresh…

May 26, 2025
UK Workers Losing GBP 50,000: The Hidden Pension Rules You Need to KnowUK Workers Losing GBP 50,000: The Hidden Pension Rules You Need to Know

UK Workers Losing GBP 50,000: The Hidden Pension Rules You Need to Know

During the 2025-26 tax year, workers in the UK should note that there are two important but lesser-known pension regulations…

May 26, 2025
DRDO RAC Scientist Recruitment 2025: 148 Vacancies Announced – Eligibility, Selection Process and How to ApplyDRDO RAC Scientist Recruitment 2025: 148 Vacancies Announced – Eligibility, Selection Process and How to Apply

DRDO RAC Scientist Recruitment 2025: 148 Vacancies Announced – Eligibility, Selection Process and How to Apply

The recruitment drive for 148 Scientist ‘B’ posts in various departments of the Ministry of Defence is officially announced by…

May 24, 2025
Punjab Welfare Board Accidentally Transfers INR 25 Lakh Twice to Workers’ Accounts: How It Happened and Recovery Plans Punjab Welfare Board Accidentally Transfers INR 25 Lakh Twice to Workers’ Accounts: How It Happened and Recovery Plans 

Punjab Welfare Board Accidentally Transfers INR 25 Lakh Twice to Workers’ Accounts: How It Happened and Recovery Plans

Due to an unexpected administrative error, the Punjab Building and Other Construction Workers' (BOCW) Welfare Board wrongly transferred the deposited…

May 24, 2025