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Third world employees deserve less pay says entrepreneur labeling Indian workers “Disposable”

Third world employees deserve less pay says entrepreneur labeling Indian workers “Disposable”

With his remarks about global wage discrepancies, Franco Pereyra, co-founder and COO of Near, a platform that assists American companies in hiring remote Latin American talent has stirred up controversy online. In a LinkedIn article,

Starbucks Strike Expands to 300+ Stores on Christmas Eve, Affecting Thousands.

Starbucks Strike Expands to 300+ Stores on Christmas Eve, Affecting Thousands.

The strike led by Workers United increased rapidly; its effects were registered at more than 300 shops and 5,000 workers across the United States. Beginning on Friday, this mobilization will end several hours before Christmas

Starbucks strike expands to impact almost 60 stores across US

Starbucks strike expands to impact almost 60 stores across US

Starbucks staff across the US are protesting the international coffee chain's apparent failure to honor a commitment to reach a contract arrangement. The strike has closed almost 60 stores across the US as of Monday,

RISE Program Empowers 400,000 Women in Garment Sector with Worker’s Rights and Life Skills

RISE Program Empowers 400,000 Women in Garment Sector with Worker’s Rights and Life Skills

In order to advance gender equality and the rights of female workers in the apparel, footwear and textile sectors, RISE (Reimagining Industry to Support Equality) is advocating for lasting change. Women make up around 75%

Stellantis layoffs: Global automaker takes big decision after CEO’s departure

Stellantis layoffs: Global automaker takes big decision after CEO’s departure

One of the most popular automakers globally, Stellantis has reportedly decided to stop the earlier decision to lay off some 1,100 employees at its Ohio Jeep plant. It comes after the sudden departure of CEO

Union Leaders Called to Champion Workers’ Rights in Cambodia

Union Leaders Called to Champion Workers’ Rights in Cambodia

The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training in Cambodia has called on union leaders not to politicise their duties to defend employees. These remarks were made by Secretary of State of Ministry of Commerce Nguy

Biden Administration Approves $4.28B Student Debt Relief for Public Service Workers

Biden Administration Approves $4.28B Student Debt Relief for Public Service Workers

The Biden-Harris administration now approved $4.28 billion in student debt cancellation for several 54,000 public servants across the nation. This latest action further adds to the total debt relief approval of about $180 billion, 4.9

CEO Sundar Pichai drops hints of another major Google layoffs

CEO Sundar Pichai drops hints of another major Google layoffs

Tech giant Google is continuing its layoff spree this year, too. Chief Executive Officer Sundar Pichai recently announced in an all-hands meeting that the company has eliminated 10% of its managerial positions, including directors and

VW Nears Labor Deal Over Historic Strikes, Eyes Plant Preservation

VW Nears Labor Deal Over Historic Strikes, Eyes Plant Preservation

After months of hard bargaining with the labor unions, Volkswagen has emerged close to striking a major deal with German unions in order to avoid subsequent mass strikes that have already twice resulted in the

Starbucks Workers Set to Strike as Holidays Approach

Starbucks Workers Set to Strike as Holidays Approach

Over 10,000 Starbucks baristas are represented by a workers' union which said Friday morning that its members will go on strike for the next five days at locations in Los Angeles, Chicago and Seattle amid