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Apples are baked on the branches, Europe falls into a drought

Apples are baked on the branches, Europe falls into a drought

EU - According to experts, it is likely that Europe is facing the worst heat wave in the last 500 years. Scientists warn that a drought in Europe could last for several more months. Extreme

Union launches court case seeking up to $250m from McDonald’s Australia for alleged unpaid wages

Union launches court case seeking up to $250m from McDonald’s Australia for alleged unpaid wages

Australia - The union has filed a lawsuit against McDonald's seeking compensation of up to $250 million for alleged unpaid wages. The union represents more than 250,000 former and current employees of McDonald's. This is

Zaporizhzhia nuclear workers kept at gunpoint by Russian troops

Zaporizhzhia nuclear workers kept at gunpoint by Russian troops

Ukraine - Zaporizhzhia nuclear workers are being kept at gunpoint by Russian troops amid the Russia-Ukraine war. Russian forces have occupied the Zaporizhzhia nuclear site, the biggest nuclear plant in Europe, since early March. Russian

Domino’s tried to sell pizza to Italians. It failed

Domino’s tried to sell pizza to Italians. It failed

Italy - Seven years after its debut in Italy, American pizza giant Domino officially closed its stores after failing to win over locals who preferred homemade options, it was learned. Domino's work in Italy was

More than 7,000 field assistants to get back their jobs in Telangana

More than 7,000 field assistants to get back their jobs in Telangana

India - More than 7,000 field assistants will get back their jobs in Telangana because the state government has decided to reinstate them. The field assistants work for Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme

Anganwadi workers stage protest outside Delhi LG’s office

Anganwadi workers stage protest outside Delhi LG’s office

Delhi - Members of the Anganwadi Workers and Helpers Union of Delhi staged a protest in front of the Lieutenant Governor's office on Monday. They demand the reinstatement of laid-off employees. About 100-150 workers, including

Chipotle to Pay $20 Million to NYC Workers for Unpaid Sick Leave

Chipotle to Pay $20 Million to NYC Workers for Unpaid Sick Leave

New York - Chipotle Mexican Grill will pay $20 million to 13,000 current and former workers at its New York City restaurants for violating city labour laws. Chipotle has agreed to settle a claim that

Who is the man driving UK’s ongoing rail strikes?

Who is the man driving UK’s ongoing rail strikes?

UK - Mick Lynch, who is a trade union leader, is behind the ongoing rail strikes in Britain, part of a wave of strikes that has swept across the country. The strikes began in June.

Good News! Canada Has More Than 1 Million Vacancies in Multiple Sectors

Good News! Canada Has More Than 1 Million Vacancies in Multiple Sectors

Canada - Are you looking for a job in Canada? There are more than 1 million vacancies in Canada in multiple sectors. The number of vacancies has increased rapidly since 2021. The Labour Force Survey

The labor market today is hotter than during the 2008 financial crisis 

The labor market today is hotter than during the 2008 financial crisis 

US - According to Bank of America, the current labor market is in line with the hot conditions of the late 1990s and the run-up to the 2008 financial crisis. Although the dynamics are deteriorating.