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South African Union Strikes in 2025

South African Union Strikes in 2025

South African history has been characterized by high unemployment levels, and 2025 has not been an exception. Whether it is transport to manufacturing, unions have gone to the streets or threatened a strike; they seek

Top 10 Industries Facing the Highest Layoffs Worldwide in 2025

Top 10 Industries Facing the Highest Layoffs Worldwide in 2025

Offices with lights still on but chairs stacked in corners. Cafeterias closing before noon. 2025 is already stamped by job cuts. Industries facing layoffs include technology, government, retail, and even healthcare. The scope is global.

7 Middle East Countries With Labour Rights Reforms in 2025

7 Middle East Countries With Labour Rights Reforms in 2025

Walk through a construction zone in Dubai at noon and the sound of drills stops suddenly. Crews pull back before the heat scorches. In Beirut, families talk about higher pay packets that finally cover rent.

7 Biggest Worker Protests in 2025 (So Far)

7 Biggest Worker Protests in 2025 (So Far)

Here is a summary of seven of the biggest worker protests around the world so far in 2025. 1. India – “Bharat Bandh” General Strike (July 9, 2025)  Why: Protestors demanded rollback or reform of

ITUC Global Rights Index 2025: Worst Countries for Workers

ITUC Global Rights Index 2025: Worst Countries for Workers

The 12th report of the ITUC Global Rights Index reveals the most threatening nations to workers by 2025. Freedom to strike, form unions, and the freedom of speech are being attacked like never before. The

10 Lowest Paying Jobs in India 2025

10 Lowest Paying Jobs in India 2025

What are the Indian jobs that still pay the least? Even though living costs are going up, wages have stayed low in some fields. This is because wages depend on where you live, your skills,

10 highest-paying blue collar jobs in 2025

10 highest-paying blue collar jobs in 2025

Before getting to the list of 10 highest-paying blue collar jobs in 2025, let's understand this job role first. Blue collar jobs generally refer to occupations including manual labour, skilled trades, technical tasks and machine

Top 10 poorest cities in Michigan in 2025

Top 10 poorest cities in Michigan in 2025

Officially, Michigan's poverty rate remains around 13.5% (as per 2023 figures). But many cities and neighbourhoods see rates far beyond this number. This article lists the top 10 poorest cities in Michigan in 2025. Take

8 tips for remote employees in 2025 for adequate balance

8 tips for remote employees in 2025 for adequate balance

It is nothing far-fetched if I say that remote jobs are here to stay. Remote jobs are a permanent part of the modern industry, especially after the pandemic. It offers a great deal of flexibility

20 jobs that cause the most burnout in 2025

20 jobs that cause the most burnout in 2025

Burnout is one of the most common challenges people are facing in 2025. Characterised by chronic stress, loss of inspiration, emotional detachment and exhaustion, burnout is a significant problem to take care of at the