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Hong Kong’s pro democracy alliance announces separation out of fear for its leadership

Hong Kong’s pro democracy alliance announces separation out of fear for its leadership

Hong Kong - Continuing to fight for democracy to prevail in Hong Kong, the various groups who came together to form an alliance against Chinese control have announced their separation. On Sunday, the labour union

Doctors Without Borders’ local staff allege racism, low wages

Doctors Without Borders’ local staff allege racism, low wages

Switzerland - An investigation that was conducted by the Insider in collaboration with nonprofit podcast and radio show “Reveal” has revealed a segregated payment system in the Doctors Without Borders, a world renown international relief

Tea workers in India are barely sustaining during the pandemic, second made matters worse

Tea workers in India are barely sustaining during the pandemic, second made matters worse

India - Tea workers in India are experiencing their worst nightmare as their only source of income has been snatched away from them. The coronavirus outbreak in the country last year saw most of them

Canadian Meat Production Workers Up-And-Arms Against Exploitative Working Conditions

Canadian Meat Production Workers Up-And-Arms Against Exploitative Working Conditions

Canada - Canada’s meatpacking workers are facing dangerous working conditions. There have been repeated strikes in recent months at Olymel and Exceldor slaughterhouses in Quebec. These strikes have shown the dissatisfaction amongst workers. There have

Asian Governments India, China and Singapore on providing basic insurance to Gig Economy

Asian Governments India, China and Singapore on providing basic insurance to Gig Economy

China - Keeping in mind the welfare and economic status of gig workers in Asian countries, China, India and Singapore. In July Chinese regulators ordered online platforms to ensure delivery riders earn above the minimum

Poor working conditions in Uganda during pandemic drive teachers away in pursuit of new jobs

Poor working conditions in Uganda during pandemic drive teachers away in pursuit of new jobs

Covid-19 pandemic brought worsened health and employment related challenges as it struck the world in early 2020. Schools in Uganda too couldn’t be spared from the pandemic whip. While students suffered by being unable to

California Legislature finally enacts the Garment Worker Protection Act

California Legislature finally enacts the Garment Worker Protection Act

California, USA - The way into finding a solid rebound for the USA's garment sector is through good wages and stable work laws, and finally, the Garment Worker Protection Act passed by the California Legislature.

Why Apple Is Facing Chinese Forced Labor Backlash Over Imports?

Why Apple Is Facing Chinese Forced Labor Backlash Over Imports?

China - As China starts to force itself into a power crisis, Apple maybe on the receiving end. In a surprise move, Apple is being asked by human rights groups to recall its imports. Through

Indian labor department approached by Jet Airways over gratuity non-payment

Indian labor department approached by Jet Airways over gratuity non-payment

India-Jet Airways staff has approached the Labor Department of India urging them to summon the Jet Airways management, that includes former Chairman of the airways Mr. Naresh Goyal over issues including non-payment of gratuity and

“Are Farmworkers really safe in California’s Salinas?,” Labor rights activists questions

“Are Farmworkers really safe in California’s Salinas?,” Labor rights activists questions

Labor rights activists have raised their concerns over the treatment of the farm workers and their safety on field. The activists have stepped up efforts to ensure safety practices to these workers by urging legislators