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More than 43000 tech workers fired in US and India this year

More than 43000 tech workers fired in US and India this year

Global - This year, more than 43000 tech workers were fired across the world. Shockingly, 13 percent of workers were from India and 32,000 labourers were from the US. Reportedly, 32,000 tech workers were laid

Bin strike in Elmbridge and Surrey Heath

Bin strike in Elmbridge and Surrey Heath

UK - Parts of Surrey have gone on a 20-day strike, which means a ban on garbage picking. The action was started by scavengers hired by Amey. The reason for the strike is wages. Several

Union demands default membership for skilled migrants

Union demands default membership for skilled migrants

Australia - A bold proposal from a prominent union movement figure that has the support of a former top Immigration Department official would require skilled migrants to be automatically union members as part of their

Washington orchard violates foreign farmworkers’ rights

Washington orchard violates foreign farmworkers’ rights

Washington - A federal inquiry determined that a central Washington orchard operator shirked its legal obligations, risked workers' safety and health, and verbally harassed them. As a result, the operator is temporarily prohibited from employing

Pay rise for West Australian public sector workers in a bid to offset rising inflation

Pay rise for West Australian public sector workers in a bid to offset rising inflation

Australia - The West Australian government will give public sector workers a 3 per cent annual pay rise, over two years, in a bid to offset rising inflation and cost-of-living pressures.  Western Australia is the

US Department of Labor cites surge in child labor violations to increase strong law enforcement

US Department of Labor cites surge in child labor violations to increase strong law enforcement

US - The US Department of Labor has highlighted that during the summer months, many employers increase hiring of young workers to meet the increased demand of their services. As underlined by the DOL website,

Disneyland Workers Reveal Doing Sex Work To Survive

Disneyland Workers Reveal Doing Sex Work To Survive

Global- Disneyland workers recently revealed that they had to do sex work to survive because they were underpaid. Numerous businesses and attractions were forced to shut down during the pandemic, and it affected various workers. 

Why now is a good time to ask for a pay raise

Why now is a good time to ask for a pay raise

Global - This is a good time to ask for a pay raise as employers are increasingly struggling to find high-quality workers. Many employers are raising wages and salaries to fill open positions. There are

US: Proposed bill to include gig work into federal labor

US: Proposed bill to include gig work into federal labor

US - A new bill has been introduced into the United States House that can effectively change country’s federal labor law. The bill proposes inclusion of gig work into the labor laws of US under

Sacked UK courier sues Uber Eats over mistreatment of drivers

Sacked UK courier sues Uber Eats over mistreatment of drivers

UK - A delivery driver from London is suing Uber Eats over his alleged dismissal based on racial discrimination. He claims that the facial recognition technology used by the company is “racially based” and said