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MGNREGS struggles persist in Bihar despite efforts to improve

MGNREGS struggles persist in Bihar despite efforts to improve

The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) stands as one of India's most ambitious social welfare programs, aimed at providing livelihood security to rural households through guaranteed wage employment. However, the scheme faces

ILO reports: Sexual exploitation propels 37% surge in forced labor profits

ILO reports: Sexual exploitation propels 37% surge in forced labor profits

Sex traffickers are reaping substantial profits from their victims, averaging around £21,000 per victim annually through forced labor worldwide, according to recent estimates from the International Labour Organization (ILO). The ILO, a UN agency, revealed

DAAD president aims to attract Indian students to fill labor shortages

DAAD president aims to attract Indian students to fill labor shortages

The educational landscape in Germany is witnessing a remarkable transformation, fueled by a surge in enrollment of Indian students in its universities. Indian students now constitute the largest international student community on German campuses, reflecting

Top tech firms of Congo child labor case cleared by US Court

Top tech firms of Congo child labor case cleared by US Court

The recent ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia has brought attention to allegations leveled against five prominent tech companies—Apple, Alphabet Inc. (parent company of Google), Dell, Microsoft, and Tesla—regarding

Japanese union group announces largest wage hikes in 33 years

Japanese union group announces largest wage hikes in 33 years

In a landmark development, Japan's biggest companies have reached a historic agreement to raise wages by 5.28% for the year 2024, marking the most significant pay hike in over three decades. This unprecedented move, announced

Japan’s largest union reports highest pay raise by firms since 2013

Japan’s largest union reports highest pay raise by firms since 2013

Japan's largest industrial union reported a substantial increase in average pay offered by 231 companies, covering both full-time and part-time employees, marking the most significant rise since 2013. This development underscores a noteworthy shift in

Labor reform strikes in Finland: Companies grapple with impact

Labor reform strikes in Finland: Companies grapple with impact

Finland is bracing for significant disruptions in its trade activities as labor unions embark on a two-week strike, commencing on March 11. This strike follows a series of similar actions initiated since October, all in

Injured Fisherman Demands Wi-Fi for Crews at Sea

Injured Fisherman Demands Wi-Fi for Crews at Sea

Adrie Nelwan, an Indonesian fisherman, suffered a life-altering injury while working on a Taiwanese distant-water fishing vessel recently. When a fishing line snapped, he lost sight in his right eye. Nelwan believes that if he

New study unveils gig workers’ challenges: long hours, no breaks, unfair pay

New study unveils gig workers’ challenges: long hours, no breaks, unfair pay

In India's bustling gig economy, where convenience and efficiency reign supreme, a recent study has shed light on the harsh realities faced by app-based cab drivers and delivery workers. The findings paint a vivid picture

Shein Denies Allegations of Worker Exploitation Hidden in Clothing Tags

Shein Denies Allegations of Worker Exploitation Hidden in Clothing Tags

Recently, a viral video on TikTok sparked a concerning rumour about the popular fast fashion company Shein. The video compiled images of clothing tags that appeared to contain alarming messages, such as "Help Me," "SOS,"