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New York School Bus Strike to Disrupt Thousands of Students

New York School Bus Strike to Disrupt Thousands of Students

Children in US’ largest school district New York City faced hurdles due to delays, heavy traffic and flat tires as they marked the start of a new school year. But things are set to get

Paying ₹150 Per Month To A Worker Is Forced Labour: India’s Court

Paying ₹150 Per Month To A Worker Is Forced Labour: India’s Court

In a shocking incident in India, a worker has been receiving a salary of Rs 150 (USD 1.80) per month since 1998. What has happened to the worker?  A man was appointed to the post

US: Shortage of Skilled Workers Dampens Construction Industry

US: Shortage of Skilled Workers Dampens Construction Industry

The construction industry has recorded the level of unfilled job openings in the US with contractors struggling to find skilled workers. There is a need for hundreds of thousands of qualified, skilled construction professionals.  Michael

UK workers will be poorer in 2024 than in 2019: Thinktank

UK workers will be poorer in 2024 than in 2019: Thinktank

United Kingdom (UK) workers’ living standards will worsen by next year because they are set to suffer the worst fall in incomes over a five-year period since the 1950s, according to a leading thinktank. The

GenZ and Millennials Revive Union Movements, Demand Pay Hikes

GenZ and Millennials Revive Union Movements, Demand Pay Hikes

Strikes and union action are the latest buzzwords as Gen Z and millennial workers take the lead to have their voices heard and demands met. Companies all over the world have witnessed young workers reviving

Layoff tsunami: More than 65,000 workers laid off this summer

Layoff tsunami: More than 65,000 workers laid off this summer

Mass layoff headlines became common in recent months. More than 65,000 workers were laid off this summer, highlighting the layoff trends. Yellow Corp., an American transportation holding company; CVS Health, an American healthcare company; and

Michigan’s Labor Laws: A Shift Towards Worker Rights

Michigan’s Labor Laws: A Shift Towards Worker Rights

In an important development, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has approved the reinstatement of prevailing wage and the repeal of Right to Work laws. While union groups have applauded these judgements, they have also prompted heated

Outdated Labor Laws Strangle Job Opportunities for Countless American Workers

Outdated Labor Laws Strangle Job Opportunities for Countless American Workers

Inflation and the rising cost of living have brought in unprecedented challenges for workers across the United States. Many workers find themselves grappling with the increasing cost of housing, education and healthcare. Their financial stability

Pegasystems Lay Off: Nearly 240 Workers Are At Risk

Pegasystems Lay Off: Nearly 240 Workers Are At Risk

Pegasystems, an American software company responsible for developing software for customer relationship management (CRM) and business process management (BPM), is set to lay off about 240 employees, in a second job of 2023.  The global

Sri Lanka: Workers Protest Govt’s Attacks on Labor Laws and Pensions

Sri Lanka: Workers Protest Govt’s Attacks on Labor Laws and Pensions

Over 1,000 workers are protesting in Colombo, Sri Lanka against the government’s decision to restructure domestic debt using the Employee Provident Fund (EPF). The Collective of Trade Unions and Civil Society Organizations organized the protest