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Microsoft Layoffs: 300 More Jobs Cut Amid AI Restructuring Push

Microsoft Layoffs: 300 More Jobs Cut Amid AI Restructuring Push

In early June 2025, Microsoft laid off more than 300 employees, the latest round of job cuts as it continues to integrate operations around artificial intelligence. This is only weeks after the company made its

UK Labour Hits Pause on GBP 5,000 Business Summit Amid Low Demand

UK Labour Hits Pause on GBP 5,000 Business Summit Amid Low Demand

The UK Labour Party has postponed a GBP 5,000 per-head business conference planned for June 23 in central London amid reports of low numbers of executives and lobbyists attending. The conference was intended to be

From Streets to Screens: PCMC Empowers Workers with ‘Ata Thambaycha Naay

From Streets to Screens: PCMC Empowers Workers with ‘Ata Thambaycha Naay

In a heartfelt initiative to recognise and uplift sanitation workers, the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) organised a special screening of the Marathi film Ata Thambaycha Naay. Held in Pimpri under the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan,

Malta Bishops Meet MCESD to Advocate for Workers’ Rights and Social Justice – Know the Details of the Meeting

Malta Bishops Meet MCESD to Advocate for Workers’ Rights and Social Justice – Know the Details of the Meeting

On 3 June 2025, the bishops of Malta met with the Malta Council for Economic and Social Development (MCESD) to examine some critical economic and social issues, workers’ rights and justice were uppermost in their

BPSC 71st Prelims 2025 Registration Opens: 1,250 Posts Available, Apply Now

BPSC 71st Prelims 2025 Registration Opens: 1,250 Posts Available, Apply Now

Each year, the Bihar Public Service Commission organizes competitive examinations to recruit candidates for jobs in administrative and civil services in the state. This exam is the most competitive exam in Bihar for aspirants who

Fair Work Boost: What the 3.5% Wage Rise Means for Australia’s Workforce and Economy

Fair Work Boost: What the 3.5% Wage Rise Means for Australia’s Workforce and Economy

Millions of Australian employees will receive a 3.5% wage increase (indexation) from July 1, 2025, after the Fair Work Commission (FWC) undertook their annual wage review. The national minimum wage will increase to $24.95 per

Türkiye 2025 Labour Law Update Wage Increases and Stricter Employer Rules Explained

Türkiye 2025 Labour Law Update Wage Increases and Stricter Employer Rules Explained

In 2025, Turkey implemented important labour law reforms under Labour Law No. 4857 that expanded worker protections and made a real impact on employers. These changes include increased minimum wage and severance pay and increased

Alberta Fabrication Workers Secure 15% Raise and Improved Benefits in New Contract

Alberta Fabrication Workers Secure 15% Raise and Improved Benefits in New Contract

Alberta Custom Pipe Bending & Mfg. Fabrication workers have won a major victory in their collective bargaining agreement, which locks in a 15% pay increase over three years in addition to a number of improvements

Japan Enforces Landmark Worker Heat Safety Law – Here’s What Employers Should Know About the Fine

Japan Enforces Landmark Worker Heat Safety Law – Here’s What Employers Should Know About the Fine

Japan has passed a historic law that requires employers to take strong action to protect workers from heat illness or face penalties up to JPY 500,000 (approximately $3,475). The new law, which took effect on

World Leaders call for freedom of detained UN, NGO Staff in Yemen

World Leaders call for freedom of detained UN, NGO Staff in Yemen

The series of arbitrary detentions by the Houthi authorities has been under debate among the world leaders and human rights groups for more than a year. And the global leaders are demanding the release of