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Workplace harassment doubled from 2018 to 2022 in healthcare industry

Workplace harassment doubled from 2018 to 2022 in healthcare industry

Workplace harassment has increased in the healthcare industry in the United States. U.S. health care workers were dealing with more than double the rate of workplace harassment in 2022 compared to 2018. According to the

The unseen struggles of Pakistan’s railway workers

The unseen struggles of Pakistan’s railway workers

The Pakistani railway workers have been struggling because of non-payment of salaries. The railway workers are in the throes of a silent struggle and borne down by the mounting effects of inflation. Their wages are

California increases minimum wage: Everything you should know

California increases minimum wage: Everything you should know

California, a state in the Western United States, has increased minimum wages for health care workers and fast-food workers. Gavin Christopher Newsom, the Governor of California, has approved two major pay raises for workers. The

Workers block highway in Bangladesh demanding salary hike

Workers block highway in Bangladesh demanding salary hike

Several factory workers blocked the Dhaka-Tangail highway in Gazipur, a city in central Bangladesh, on Monday, demanding a hike in the minimum wages and a safe environment for the employees. On 23 October, workers blocked

Michigan suspends employee over Hitler’s image on video boards

Michigan suspends employee over Hitler’s image on video boards

A Michigan State University employee has faced termination after an image of late German politician Adolf Hitler appeared on the video board at Spartan Stadium, a stadium in East Lansing, Michigan, United States.  Alan Haller,

Amazon Managers To Fire Employees If They Won’t Work From The Office

Amazon Managers To Fire Employees If They Won’t Work From The Office

Amazon, an American multinational technology company, has adopted new strategies to force employees to come to the office. The company has strengthened its return-to-office policy, granting Amazon managers immense power. Now, Amazon managers can fire

Amsterdam sex workers protest against transfer of red light area

Amsterdam sex workers protest against transfer of red light area

Sex workers in Amsterdam are frustrated because of Femke Halsema’s plan to transfer the famed red light district to an out-of-town “erotic center.” They have also started protests, saying: “If sex workers are not to

Workers may lose jobs as Amazon brings robots into warehouses

Workers may lose jobs as Amazon brings robots into warehouses

Amazon, an American multinational technology company, is trialing humanoid robots in its United States warehouses in order to boost its operations. This move can impact workers and they may lose their jobs. The move has

Uber, Swiggy, Ola, Zomato Workers To Hold Strike On October 25

Uber, Swiggy, Ola, Zomato Workers To Hold Strike On October 25

Uber, Swiggy, Ola, and Zomato workers are set to hold strike on 25 October. Many services like food delivery, cab services, and more will shut down on October 25, 2023, Wednesday, because of the strike.

JcPenney, Target, Amazon Hiring Employees; Check Eligibility

JcPenney, Target, Amazon Hiring Employees; Check Eligibility

Various companies are hiring new employees for the upcoming holiday season. A growing number of retailers will provide job opportunities to people with a good salary package. Full-time and part-time opportunities are also available.  Which