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India: How the historic ASHA Workers’ Strike help ‘raising salaries’

India: How the historic ASHA Workers’ Strike help ‘raising salaries’

Nearly 20,000 community health workers in the Indian state of Haryana have been on strike for over a month, affecting the healthcare system of India.  The community health workers employed by the Ministry of Health

UN Women Job Fair encourages women to return to work

UN Women Job Fair encourages women to return to work

United Nations Women, the UN organization dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women, has organized a UNite HER job fair to encourage women to return to work. UNite HER’ Job Fair was held

146,000 Employees Set to Strike, UAW Union Shatters ‘Insulting’ Wage Offer

146,000 Employees Set to Strike, UAW Union Shatters ‘Insulting’ Wage Offer

Tensions are high after the United Auto Workers (UAW) union rejected wage and benefits offers from all three Detroit automakers on Friday. Shawn Fain, Union President, told hundreds of thousands of workers that he threw

Underwater Welder Salary In The US

Underwater Welder Salary In The US

Underwater welders repair pipelines, offshore oil drilling rigs, ships, dams, and nuclear power facilities. Underwater welding can be a risky and dangerous job. Underwater welders adopt various measures to ensure their safety.  How much do

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

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