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EU’s Emerging AI Act Neglects Workers’ Rights

EU’s Emerging AI Act Neglects Workers’ Rights

The Artificial Intelligence Act, a revolutionary set of rules governing AI-based goods and services, was recently given the support of the European Parliament. Trade unions contend that the legislation falls short in protecting workers who

In Singapore: Biggest Round of Layoffs Since Pandemic

In Singapore: Biggest Round of Layoffs Since Pandemic

The largest round of layoffs since Grab Holdings Ltd. is planning the pandemic as the internet company prepares for fiercer competition in Southeast Asia's ride-hailing and food delivery markets. The layoffs are expected to surpass

Shocking Revelations: Indonesian Official’s Estate Unveils Slave Labor and Human Rights Abuses

Shocking Revelations: Indonesian Official’s Estate Unveils Slave Labor and Human Rights Abuses

Anti-corruption detectives stumbled onto a huge farm in North Sumatra that housed 65 men imprisoned in cages, exposing the horrible underbelly of corruption and human rights abuses in Indonesia. The hostages, who were initially mistaken

Mojocare Layoffs: Laid off Over 170 Employees

Mojocare Layoffs: Laid off Over 170 Employees

Approximately 170 health and wellness startup Mojocare employees are said to have been let go after media reports of financial irregularities. The startup is currently planning to scale back operations because its business model appears

Following State Child Labor Inspections, A Food Service Company Lost $105K

Following State Child Labor Inspections, A Food Service Company Lost $105K

According to Gov. Kathy Hochul's office, the state Department of Labour is looking into allegations of child labor at New York companies as part of a program to safeguard minors who are employed there. Following

The International Labour Conference Concludes with Adoption of New Recommendation on Quality Apprenticeships

The International Labour Conference Concludes with Adoption of New Recommendation on Quality Apprenticeships

Recent conclusions of the 111th International Labour Conference (ILC) resulted in important advancements for social justice, labour protection, and apprenticeship programmes. About 5,000 delegates from the 187 Member States of the International Labour Organisation (ILO)

Venezuela: Metalworkers Demand Labour Rights, Stop Protesting Criminalization

Venezuela: Metalworkers Demand Labour Rights, Stop Protesting Criminalization

Venezuelan industrial workers and social movements demanded the immediate release of two trade union leaders detained during protests at state-owned steelmaker Siderúrgicas del Orinoco (Sidor) in Ciudad Guayana, Bolívar state. Daniel Romero and Leonardo Azócar

Almost one-third of Malaysian domestic workers in forced labour conditions: UN survey

Almost one-third of Malaysian domestic workers in forced labour conditions: UN survey

Nearly one-third of migrant workers in Malaysia are subjected to forced labour, according to a groundbreaking survey released by the International Labour Organisation (ILO), a United Nations (UN) agency. On Thursday, the UN labour agency

Exploitation and Abuse: Migrant Workers in London Facing Disturbing Realities

Exploitation and Abuse: Migrant Workers in London Facing Disturbing Realities

Incredibly high levels of exploitation of migrant workers in the nation's capital have been revealed by a recently released research that London Mayor Sadiq Khan commissioned. The research even compares the working conditions endured by

SoftBank prepares new round of layoffs at Vision Fund

SoftBank prepares new round of layoffs at Vision Fund

SoftBank Group Corp., a Japanese multinational investment holding company headquartered in Minato, has planned a fresh round of layoffs at its Vision Fund investment arm, according to reports. It is the latest cost-cutting move at