1. Home
  2. Labour rights

Category: Labour rights

Stocks fall after FedEx warns of a global recession

Stocks fall after FedEx warns of a global recession

US - The Dow closed down 140 points, or 0.5%. The S&P 500 fell 0.7% and the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.9%. US stocks tumbled on Friday after FedEx gave investors harsh preliminary reports on the

Rail strike deal averts travel nightmares for train commuters

Rail strike deal averts travel nightmares for train commuters

US - Unions and railroad officials, including Union Pacific, CSX and Norfolk Southern, entered into a tentative agreement early Thursday to prevent a strike that would have destroyed much of the US economy. It would

Workers at Falkirk bus maker ADL strike over pay

Workers at Falkirk bus maker ADL strike over pay

UK - Unione Unite said about 400 bus makers and painters will be on strike until Friday. The second round should start on October 3rd and will last until October 14th. Hundreds of workers at

Zimbabwe domestic worker used as a sex slave, exploited and dismissed

Zimbabwe domestic worker used as a sex slave, exploited and dismissed

South Africa - In a shocking incident, a migrant worker has been sexually abused in Pretoria, the capital of South Africa. The United Domestic Workers of South Africa (UDWOSA) has revealed the shocking story of

Labour reforms in India to foster gender parity

Labour reforms in India to foster gender parity

India - For the sake of workers employed in the unorganised sector, the Narendra Modi government would actively pursue the early implementation and announcement of the pending labour codes. But more significantly, the goal of

Twitter shareholders approve $44bn Musk deal

Twitter shareholders approve $44bn Musk deal

US - In April, Twitter agreed to sell the company to the world's richest man, Elon Musk. However, the deal fell through after Musk claimed he was misled by Twitter about the amount of spam

Nearly 24% Women In Micro, Small And Medium Enterprises’ Workforce: Study

Nearly 24% Women In Micro, Small And Medium Enterprises’ Workforce: Study

Global - Only 24 percent of the workforce in micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) comprise women, according to the recent study undertaken by staffing and recruitment firm CIEL Human Resources Services. According to the

Is Consumer Services A Good Career Path In 2022?

Is Consumer Services A Good Career Path In 2022?

Global - In recent years, there have been many inquiries about vacancies. One of the most common questions people ask when looking for a job is whether customer service is a good career. The answer

The owner of the restaurant admitted that he hired illegal workers

The owner of the restaurant admitted that he hired illegal workers

UK - An Indian restaurant owner in Lincolnshire said he hired illegal workers to keep them open after the Covid pandemic. Siddique Faoud Rahman of the Chameli Indian Tandoori restaurant in Holbeach appeared before the

Myanmar: Junta cracks down on Trade Unions, violates Workers’ Rights

Myanmar: Junta cracks down on Trade Unions, violates Workers’ Rights

Myanmar - Since the military takeover in Myanmar last year, labour organisations have claimed that the military government has routinely infringed workers' rights, particularly the freedom of association for unions. The freedom of association for