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India, ILO Discuss Fair Wages, Gig Workers’ Welfare in Geneva

India, ILO Discuss Fair Wages, Gig Workers’ Welfare in Geneva

India joined talks at International Labour Organisation offices in Geneva to explore worker rights such as proper compensation and basic job standards in supply chains. The Indian delegation headed by Ministry of Labour and Employment

Court Rules Against Trump-Era Firings: Tens of Thousands of Workers to Be Reinstated

Court Rules Against Trump-Era Firings: Tens of Thousands of Workers to Be Reinstated

In a significant legal blow against the Trump administration, federal court judges in California and Maryland have commended the reinstatement of tens of thousands of probationary federal employees into the Federal Service who had been

Tesla Faces Labor Allegations from German Union Over Sick Pay

Tesla Faces Labor Allegations from German Union Over Sick Pay

The IG Metall union claims Tesla operates its Berlin factory illegally by punishing employees who rest due to health conditions. In its Friday announcement, the union reported Tesla stopped paying salaries to sick workers and

UK Defence Boost to Create Scottish Jobs, Says Reeves

UK Defence Boost to Create Scottish Jobs, Says Reeves

During the Babcock Fife visit, Chancellor Rachel Reeves raised UK export finance program funds by £2 billion. The new funding exists to help UK-based companies sell armored vehicles abroad plus create work opportunities near the

Tamil Nadu Govt Announces ₹20,000 for Every Gig Workers to Purchase E-Scooters

Tamil Nadu Govt Announces ₹20,000 for Every Gig Workers to Purchase E-Scooters

In a major decision, Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thenarasu presented a new scheme in the state’s 2025-26 budget through which a ₹20,000 subsidy would be provided to gig workers. The grant will enable the

Tesla Expands Autonomous Testing Fleet in California

Tesla Expands Autonomous Testing Fleet in California

Tesla started operating 224 driver trainers with 104 vehicles under its autonomous driving test permit in December in California. In 2023 Tesla applied for their permit with 224 drivers and 104 vehicles compared to their

Federal Judge Halts Trump’s Agency Staff Purge, Orders Reinstatements

Federal Judge Halts Trump’s Agency Staff Purge, Orders Reinstatements

Judge William Alsup finds federal government should restore positions to all probationary workers whose employment ended unlawfully. On Thursday a federal judge in San Francisco made a key decision that forced Trump administration cuts in

New UK Immigration Rules: Care Firms Must Hire Local Migrant Workers First

New UK Immigration Rules: Care Firms Must Hire Local Migrant Workers First

The UK government has brought in new regulations for employing staff within the care industry. From April 9, 2025 care businesses will be required to demonstrate that they have made an effort to recruit migrant

Afghan Migrants in Panama: Facing Hard Choices and an Uncertain Future

Afghan Migrants in Panama: Facing Hard Choices and an Uncertain Future

Afghan migrants deported from the United States to Panama now face an uncertain future. Many of these deportees feel stranded and unsure of what to do next because they lack money and legal ways to

Argentina Oilseed Workers Call Off Nationwide Strike, While Vicentin Workers Remain Resolute

Argentina Oilseed Workers Call Off Nationwide Strike, While Vicentin Workers Remain Resolute

A major strike that would have practically paralyzed Argentine soybean processing, a world leader in the supply of soybean oil and meal, was just called off after government intervention. Aggrieved Vicentin workers, however, remained firm