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EU Fails to Secure Gig Worker Rights Deal

EU Fails to Secure Gig Worker Rights Deal

The European Union has not reached a deal to establish protections and rights for gig economy workers across member countries. Gig workers rely on app or web platforms for income, working flexibly as drivers, deliverers,

9% salary boost witnessed by employees at Costa Coffee

9% salary boost witnessed by employees at Costa Coffee

Costa Coffee, a noticeable coffee and sandwich chain and a unit of Coca-Cola Co, made a critical declaration on Thursday with respect to its hourly-paid workforce. The company uncovered plans to execute a considerable wage

Shambhu Border witnesses violence as Police resort to tear gas amid farmers’ protest

Shambhu Border witnesses violence as Police resort to tear gas amid farmers’ protest

On Wednesday, farmers from various unions who were upset marched towards New Delhi, which prompted the Delhi Police to increase border security. The arrangement of police and paramilitary staff, alongside the foundation of numerous layers

SiriusXM Cuts 3% Of Workforce In Effort To Invest In Content And Technology

SiriusXM Cuts 3% Of Workforce In Effort To Invest In Content And Technology

SiriusXM, the satellite radio company, has announced that it will be cutting 3% of its workforce, impacting around 170 jobs. This comes just eleven months after the company cut its 8% workforce.  The layoffs are

Layoff season extends into February as SpiceJet, Cisco and other prominent names announce job cuts

Layoff season extends into February as SpiceJet, Cisco and other prominent names announce job cuts

India's cash-strapped budget airline SpiceJet has announced plans to lay off 1,400 employees or nearly 15% of its workforce, in an effort to cut expenses and retain investor interest, adding to the list of firms

Sudan crisis leaves 700,000 kids on brink of death: UN agency calls for assistance

Sudan crisis leaves 700,000 kids on brink of death: UN agency calls for assistance

Tens of thousands of children in Sudan are at risk of suffering severe acute malnutrition, the most dangerous form of hunger, after more than 300 days of conflict between rival Sudanese militaries. Both forces have

Companies Offer Higher Wages To Attract Workers Amidst Staff Shortages

Companies Offer Higher Wages To Attract Workers Amidst Staff Shortages

In 2023, there was good news for private-sector employees in terms of their earnings. The main reason for this improvement was the increase in the minimum wage. This change didn't just help those earning the

Tragic Water Surge Claims Life of Local Eatery Worker In Bidor

Tragic Water Surge Claims Life of Local Eatery Worker In Bidor

In Tapah, a sad event happened at Sungai Kenjur, Kampung Poh, Bidor. Aszura Bani, 37, lost her life in a sudden water surge. She was at a local eatery before this happened. Noraini Maswan, 44,

ITUC Urges Kazakhstan to Drop Sanctions and Foster Social Dialogue for Striking Workers’ Rights

ITUC Urges Kazakhstan to Drop Sanctions and Foster Social Dialogue for Striking Workers’ Rights

In a recent letter to the President of Kazakhstan, Luc Triangle, the General Secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), called for the removal of all sanctions imposed on striking workers. The ITUC emphasized

Deepfake Scam: Chinese Employee Loses $25M Of MNC Company’s Funds

Deepfake Scam: Chinese Employee Loses $25M Of MNC Company’s Funds

A multinational company in China lost over $25 million because of a clever scam using advanced AI technology called deepfakes.  The scam started with an email to an employee from someone pretending to be the