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A 15-day strike by 15,000 clerks in Haryana paralyses government work

A 15-day strike by 15,000 clerks in Haryana paralyses government work

Thousands of clerks of Haryana have gone on a strike for the first time in decades, paralysing the functioning of government offices and leaving senior officers without the vital support. The clerks have one demand

Gig Workers Are Competing With Far-Right in Spain’s Elections

Gig Workers Are Competing With Far-Right in Spain’s Elections

Sumar and the center-left PSOE are running against Vox, a new far-right party whose vehement anti-Muslim, anti-immigrant rhetoric—including a promise to expel all undocumented migrants—has seen its support soar in recent years. Also running is

Refugees Help Amsterdam Become Circular City

Refugees Help Amsterdam Become Circular City

In Amsterdam, a repair shop run by refugees is helping major brands give worn-out clothing a fresh look. The founders are currently establishing a new fixing factory in the UK. About as Dutch as it

Cheeseburgers with a Smile: In-N-Out Burger Enforces No-Mask, All Smiles Policy for Employees

Cheeseburgers with a Smile: In-N-Out Burger Enforces No-Mask, All Smiles Policy for Employees

Employees of a popular fast food chain In-N-Out Burger are banned from wearing masks at the company’s 41 Texas restaurants and at its outlets in the states of Arizona, Colorado, Utah and Nevada. Failing to

Gender Inequality: Control over Women’s Mobility in MENA Nations

Gender Inequality: Control over Women’s Mobility in MENA Nations

Researchers say that many countries in the Middle East and North Africa force "state-sanctioned domestic abuse" on women by making it hard for them to move around freely. Human Rights Watch found in a new,

STRIKE: NHS Senior-Doctor Strike Disruption

STRIKE: NHS Senior-Doctor Strike Disruption

As senior hospital doctors in England get ready to strike for 48 hours starting at 07:00 Thursday over pay, NHS England warns that patients can expect significant service disruptions. Numerous scheduled appointments are being canceled.

Employees in ‘constant fear’ while working at McDonald’s

Employees in ‘constant fear’ while working at McDonald’s

The BBC has uncovered a toxic culture of sexual harassment, assault, bullying and racism at McDonald's. More than 100 current and recent UK staff at outlets of the fast-food chain have made serious complaints stemming

Top 10 highest paying jobs in the Philippines 2024

Top 10 highest paying jobs in the Philippines 2024

The Philippine economy recovered in 2018, with growth estimated at 5.3%, following a 10.1% collapse in 2020. Despite two waves of COVID-19 infections that resulted in severe movement limitations in Metro Manila, neighbouring provinces, and

UK rail services to face further disruption as unions announce industrial action

UK rail services to face further disruption as unions announce industrial action

Train services throughout the UK will be hit again this week and the next as two unions announce strike action. While members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport Union (RMT) would be taking action over

2023 Train Strikes: Walkout Dates and Services Impacted

2023 Train Strikes: Walkout Dates and Services Impacted

Travelers to the Ashes and The Open golf tournament will be impacted by the most recent industrial action. As 20,000 rail workers get ready for three days of strikes in their protracted pay dispute, commuters