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Japanese Unions Are Demanding The Biggest Wage Increase In 25 Years

Japanese Unions Are Demanding The Biggest Wage Increase In 25 Years

A news from Japan, the land of the rising sun. In a wind of inflation and job cuts, Japanese unions are demanding a significant wage increase, the likes of which have not been seen in

Google Japan Workers Form A Union- Despite Fears Of Job Cuts

Google Japan Workers Form A Union- Despite Fears Of Job Cuts

For the first time, Google's Japanese employees have formed a union following massive job cuts at the U.S. technology giant. In a statement to reporters on Thursday, union members demanded that Google Japan enter into

Starbucks Involved In “Egregious And Widespread” Violations Of Federal Law

Starbucks Involved In “Egregious And Widespread” Violations Of Federal Law

Starbucks has long expressed its pride over its reputation as a progressive, worker-friendly employer. But in recent news, US National Labour Relations Board (NLRB) judge Michael Rosas has ordered the company to reinstate fired seven

Alphabet’s Waymo Layoff – The 2nd Round Of Layoff

Alphabet’s Waymo Layoff – The 2nd Round Of Layoff

Waymo, Alphabet's self-driving technology unit, laid off 137 employees in its second round of layoffs this year, the company reported on Wednesday, bringing the total number of layoffs for the year to 8%. As part

How Come Indians Are Obsessed With Overworking?

How Come Indians Are Obsessed With Overworking?

According to the government, the country's famously long work hours are partly to blame for fewer marriages and children. According to a Business Standard analysis of data sets, including those cited in a recent report

India: Retail inflation for industrial workers jumps to 6.16% in January

India: Retail inflation for industrial workers jumps to 6.16% in January

The retail inflation for industrial workers saw a noteworthy jump last month, rising to 6.16% from 5.50% in December last year, official data released on Wednesday suggested. While the food inflation for January stood at

Eventbrite to cut 8% of its workforce and move some roles to India

Eventbrite to cut 8% of its workforce and move some roles to India

A cross-cutting measure will result in the company cutting eight percent of its workforce in 2023, according to Eventbrite, a global self-service ticketing, marketing, and experience technology platform. From the United States and Argentina, Eventbrite

Billa Online Shop Offers Jobs to Employees Of Gurkerl.at

Billa Online Shop Offers Jobs to Employees Of Gurkerl.at

After layoffs at Gurkerl.at, Billa Online Shop offers jobs to Gurkerl.at employees After layoffs at Gurkerl.at, Austrian retailer Billa plans to offer jobs to employees who have registered for termination. According to Der Standard, Gurkerl.at

Breaking Barriers: More Workers with Disabilities Find Jobs In 2022

Breaking Barriers: More Workers with Disabilities Find Jobs In 2022

It seems the tight labour market has started opening its doors for workers with disabilities. According to the latest figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in the US, over 3% of people with

Layoff On Twitter: Employee Slept In Office To Finish Work

Layoff On Twitter: Employee Slept In Office To Finish Work

Elon Musk, who acquired the platform in October last year, fired 50 employees last weekend, one of which was Esther Crawford, who had been newly appointed to head 'Twitter Blue' product. Crawford had become well