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US prison work breaks bodies and minds for pennies

US prison work breaks bodies and minds for pennies

United States - Susan Dokken, who is enrolled in a halfway house re-entry programme in California, continued to work during her prison sentence despite having a stroke and needing more assistance, which was disregarded. Dokken,

Youth most affected by loss of jobs due to Covid-19

Youth most affected by loss of jobs due to Covid-19

Europe - Young people are the category most adversely impacted by job losses amid the economic crisis brought on by the Coronavirus pandemic, according to the most recent Employment and Social Development in Europe (ESDE)

The Genwa New Restaurant Workers Union can change LA Labor Laws

The Genwa New Restaurant Workers Union can change LA Labor Laws

United States - Unionization among food workers is on the rise, and Los Angeles employees achieved significant advancements that may have an influence on restaurants both locally and elsewhere. In June, Korean and Latino Genwa

Uber lobbied and used ‘kill switch’ to obstruct authorities

Uber lobbied and used ‘kill switch’ to obstruct authorities

According to a report released on Sunday, Uber considered portraying violence against its drivers as a way to win over the public as it aggressively expanded into new markets around the world, lobbied political leaders

California Labor Law Puts 70,000 Truck Driver Jobs in Danger

California Labor Law Puts 70,000 Truck Driver Jobs in Danger

United States - California's Assembly Bill 5, which became law in January 2020, is at the centre of the controversy. Initially intended for Uber, Lyft, and food delivery drivers, the bill now applies to all

TWU Shout Out For Flight Attendants Bill Of Rights

TWU Shout Out For Flight Attendants Bill Of Rights

United States - A Flight Attendants Bill Of Rights is the order of the day when it comes to airline service staff, who are not willing to take anymore harassment and abusive behaviour from passengers.

How Effective Is the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act?

How Effective Is the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act?

China - The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) has put Washington and Beijing on a collision course by attacking the root of slavery in northwest China. At the same time, the legislation is riddled

Take Away From Workers, Prepare For Blackouts!

Take Away From Workers, Prepare For Blackouts!

India - Coal India employees are not happy and they seeking a 50percent pay hike; else the country could be facing prolonged periods without electricity in the sweltering India heat. Summer has been merciless this

Climate Change or China’s Human Rights? Biden Must Decide

Climate Change or China’s Human Rights? Biden Must Decide

China - The president's desire to phase out fossil fuels conflicts with his goals for China's human rights. In order to "ensure that items created with forced labor in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of

Countries Where Labor Laws Have Not Been Implemented  

Countries Where Labor Laws Have Not Been Implemented  

Bangladesh - According to a report filed by the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUD), the more than 4.5 million workers that are employed in the readymade garments sector in Bangladesh remain barred from joining any