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Canada Strike – Closer To Resolving Wage, Remote Work Issues

Canada Strike – Closer To Resolving Wage, Remote Work Issues

The union announced on Sunday that there has been progressing on remote work and wage increases for Treasury Board employees, bringing the strike by about 155,000 Canadian federal government employees closer to an end. The

Tamil Nadu’s Factories Act Bill 2023

Tamil Nadu’s Factories Act Bill 2023

In spite of objections from a number of parties, the Tamil Nadu Assembly has passed a Bill that will permit the introduction of flexible working hours under the Factories Act, 1948. The Tamil Nadu Assembly

Colombia-7 Workers Are Killed in Coal Mine Explosion

Colombia-7 Workers Are Killed in Coal Mine Explosion

With the discovery of four more bodies yesterday, the number of fatalities from an explosion in a coal mine in Colombia reached seven, according to authorities. Alvaro Farfan, the head of the firefighting division in

CDW Layoffs 2023- As “Economic Uncertainty” Grows

CDW Layoffs 2023- As “Economic Uncertainty” Grows

Hundreds are laid off by IT solutions provider CDW as "economic uncertainty" grows. The layoff season continues! Hundreds of employees are being let go by international IT solutions provider CDW due to the "intensifying economic

Korea-Complaints Regarding Mnet’s “Boys Planet” ranking

Korea-Complaints Regarding Mnet’s “Boys Planet” ranking

On Thursday, the Korea Communications Standards Commission announced that complaints regarding various controversies surrounding Mnet's idol competition programme "Boys Planet" had been received, including claims of tampering with the voting process. 11 complaints had been

Strike at London Heathrow May Impact Over 5000 Flights

Strike at London Heathrow May Impact Over 5000 Flights

The strike is being called off due to a dispute over airport staff salaries. The security staff at Heathrow Airport has announced additional strikes for May, which could cause thousands of flights to be cancelled.

Canada: 150,000 Government Workers Will Walk Out in Strike of a Pay Increase

Canada: 150,000 Government Workers Will Walk Out in Strike of a Pay Increase

A raise of 13.5% over three years, retroactive to 2021, is one of the demands made by the union. In response, the Canadian government offered a figure of 9% spread out over that time. On

10,000 Pink Slips To Be Handed This Week As Another Round Of Layoffs Hits Meta

10,000 Pink Slips To Be Handed This Week As Another Round Of Layoffs Hits Meta

Arriving on top of a whopping 11,000 job cuts last November, Facebook-parent Meta is expected to conduct another round of mass layoffs this week - in line with the CEO Mark Zuckerberg's announcement regarding the

UK workers are at risk from the AI revolution, the TUC warns

UK workers are at risk from the AI revolution, the TUC warns

The Trades Union Congress warned on Tuesday that the UK government is failing to defend workers from the quick adoption of artificial intelligence systems that will increasingly determine hiring and firing, pay and promotion.Concern over

Israel’s Minimum Wage Updated For First Time In Five Years

Israel’s Minimum Wage Updated For First Time In Five Years

Israel's minimum wage is increasing. For the first time in five years, the minimum wage in the country is being updated, rising by 5.12%. This update applies to the entire economy and is effective as