U.S. Workers Productivity Declines in Q1 2025, Data ShowsU.S. Workers Productivity Declines in Q1 2025, Data Shows

U.S. Workers Productivity Declines in Q1 2025, Data Shows

May 9, 2025

U.S. worker productivity declined for the first time in almost three years in the first quarter of 2025, in a…

Real Wages Fall for 3rd Month in Japan, But Consumer Spending RisesReal Wages Fall for 3rd Month in Japan, But Consumer Spending Rises

Real Wages Fall for 3rd Month in Japan, But Consumer Spending Rises

May 9, 2025

According to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare in March 2025, Japan's inflation adjusted real wages fell by 2.1%…

BluSmart Workers Protest: ‘Call Us by Our Name’BluSmart Workers Protest: ‘Call Us by Our Name’

BluSmart Workers Protest: ‘Call Us by Our Name’

May 9, 2025

BluSmart Mobility, once viewed as India’s green ride-hailing alternative, ceased operations in April 2025 leaving nearly 10,000 drivers unemployed without…

India-UK Trade Deal to Save Indian Workers 20% in UK, Draws Criticism Over FairnessIndia-UK Trade Deal to Save Indian Workers 20% in UK, Draws Criticism Over Fairness

India-UK Trade Deal to Save Indian Workers 20% in UK, Draws Criticism Over Fairness

May 8, 2025

The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), recently learnt, has attracted some attention for one of its benefits enabling Indian workers…

Kerala Launches ‘Jyoti’ Scheme to Bring Migrant Workers’ Children from Streets to Schools Kerala Launches ‘Jyoti’ Scheme to Bring Migrant Workers’ Children from Streets to Schools 

Kerala Launches ‘Jyoti’ Scheme to Bring Migrant Workers’ Children from Streets to Schools

May 8, 2025

In a notable step toward inclusive education, the Kerala government has launched the 'Jyothi' scheme to mainstream the children of…

US Lawmakers Warns UK as Apple Backdoor Could Help CybercriminalsUS Lawmakers Warns UK as Apple Backdoor Could Help Cybercriminals

US Lawmakers Warns UK as Apple Backdoor Could Help Cybercriminals

May 8, 2025

In December 2024, the UK government issued a Technical Capability Notice (TCN) to Apple, requiring the firm to create a…

CrowdStrike to Lay Off 5% of Workforce, Reaffirms Fiscal 2026 OutlookCrowdStrike to Lay Off 5% of Workforce, Reaffirms Fiscal 2026 Outlook

CrowdStrike to Lay Off 5% of Workforce, Reaffirms Fiscal 2026 Outlook

May 8, 2025

CrowdStrike Holdings Inc, an Austin, Texas-based cybersecurity company has announced it will lay off about 500 employees around the world,…

Samsung India Workers Union to Launch Protests Starting May 13 – Know WhySamsung India Workers Union to Launch Protests Starting May 13 – Know Why

Samsung India Workers Union to Launch Protests Starting May 13 – Know Why

May 8, 2025

The union representing the Samsung India Workers' Union (SIWU), which is affiliated with the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU),…

New Worker Protection Laws Take Effect in FloridaNew Worker Protection Laws Take Effect in Florida

New Worker Protection Laws Take Effect in Florida

May 8, 2025

There has been a dramatic change in Florida's workers compensation landscape. Recent legal reforms to improve access to care and…

Columbia University Lays Off 180 Staff After Trump Administration Revokes $400M in GrantsColumbia University Lays Off 180 Staff After Trump Administration Revokes $400M in Grants

Columbia University Lays Off 180 Staff After Trump Administration Revokes $400M in Grants

May 8, 2025

In a major blow to university research, Columbia University announced on Tuesday it is laying off 180 staff whose jobs…