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Bank of Canada raises interest rate by 50 percent to 4.25 pc

Bank of Canada raises interest rate by 50 percent to 4.25 pc

The benchmark interest rate of the Bank of Canada has gone up by 50 basis points to 4.25 percent. The central bank said in a statement on Wednesday that the bank's governing council will be

Plaid Lays Off 260 Employees, 20% Of Staff

Plaid Lays Off 260 Employees, 20% Of Staff

The recent wave of layoffs has bewildered the global technology sector as the big league tech firms have decided to cut down their workforce in response to the chaos in economy causing inflation and looming

Labour bound to lose by playing SNP’s game

Labour bound to lose by playing SNP’s game

In Scotland in particular, the political fact is that if you offer political pundits the option between discussing ordinary concerns and the constitution, they will choose the latter. Labour nearly threw away the referendum in

Is Keir Starmer brilliant or just lucky?

Is Keir Starmer brilliant or just lucky?

Helen Lewis, a native of this parish, offers a fresh perspective on Keir Starmer. Despite Labour's 20-point polling lead, Starmer has been singled out by Lewis for his ruthless, unassuming leadership. The piece is full

Lawmaker Faces Charges for Pro-Choice Protest In Poland

Lawmaker Faces Charges for Pro-Choice Protest In Poland

Human Rights Watch urged Poland’s govt to drop charges against protestors immediately & to stop targeting reproductive rights activists. Human Rights Watch stated today that Poland's government must stop persecuting pro-choice activists and dismiss all

Food Companies Face Challenges of Migration & Labor Shortfalls

Food Companies Face Challenges of Migration & Labor Shortfalls

The politicians have asked food companies & management to find solutions, as they're facing challenges of Migration and Labor Shortfalls. It is nothing new for the food and beverage industry to experience labor shortages, but

Domestic Workers Ask Ramaphosa To Sign Compensation Bill Into Law

Domestic Workers Ask Ramaphosa To Sign Compensation Bill Into Law

Ramaphosa is urged to sign the compensation bill into law by domestic workers. The president received the legislation more than two months ago. Until the Constitutional Court determined in 2020 that a portion of the

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy Defends Massive Layoffs Again

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy Defends Massive Layoffs Again

Earlier this month, Jassy warned employees that there will be more layoffs at the company in early 2023 "as leaders continue to make adjustments". Andy Jassy, the chief executive officer of Amazon, has once again

Disability rights are Workers’ Rights

Disability rights are Workers’ Rights

United States: The most obvious signs of the tens of thousands of graduate student workers, postdoctoral students, and career researchers participating in an indefinite work stoppage across the University of California are likely empty labs

Korean Subway Workers Terminate Strike After Talks With Management

Korean Subway Workers Terminate Strike After Talks With Management

South Korea: After reaching an agreement with management on corporate restructuring plans, employees at South Korea's largest subway operator called off a strike that had disrupted the nation's capital. Following a one-day walkout, unionized staff