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Trump Administration Cuts Federal Workers Funded by User Fees

Trump Administration Cuts Federal Workers Funded by User Fees

The federal government cuts jobs of validated employees who work in fee-funded positions instead of using public funds to ask important questions about cost reductions and emission compliance. The FDA cut 200 temporary staff members

What Was SpaceX’s Argument Against the US Labor Board and Why Did It Fail? 

What Was SpaceX’s Argument Against the US Labor Board and Why Did It Fail? 

SpaceX is now facing some legal trouble after the firing of eight engineers who had disapproved of Elon Musk and claimed the firm was permitting discrimination against women. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) made

Meta Must Face Lawsuit Alleging Preference for Cheaper Foreign Workers

Meta Must Face Lawsuit Alleging Preference for Cheaper Foreign Workers

The legal system has mandated that Meta Platforms face a class-action lawsuit showing how they use hiring practices that favor overseas workers instead of American citizens. US Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler gave the green light

How Does an Ingredient from Sudan’s War Zones End Up in Global Brands Like Coca-Cola and M&M’s?

How Does an Ingredient from Sudan’s War Zones End Up in Global Brands Like Coca-Cola and M&M’s?

Gum arabic, a main ingredient for Coca Cola and M&M’s mainly comes from Sudan which produces about 80% of the world's supply of this natural resin from acacia trees used to thicken and stabilize many

German Postal Workers Settle Salary Increase After Strikes

German Postal Workers Settle Salary Increase After Strikes

According to an agreement between Deutsche Post and the Verdi trade union, German postal employees will receive a raise in salaries. The agreement implies an increase of 2 %  in wages in April 2025 and

Metal Workers to Stage Nationwide Strike on March 28 Over Expired Contract

Metal Workers to Stage Nationwide Strike on March 28 Over Expired Contract

The Italian metalworking trade union organizations have declared an eight-hour national strike that begins March 28 because their national labor contract expired. The three leading union groups FIM CISL, FIOM CGIL, and UILM UIL validated

Protecting Workers from Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation

Protecting Workers from Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation

Every worker has the right to a safe and fair workplace. Nonetheless, many employees suffer discrimination, harassment, and unfair treatment. Workers are protected by both federal and state laws and must be treated with respect.

Zero-Hour Contract Ban to Include Agency Workers Under New UK Employment Bill

Zero-Hour Contract Ban to Include Agency Workers Under New UK Employment Bill

The British government made a significant policy change with new amendments to the Employment Rights Bill that blocked zero-hour contract abuse for agency employees. Employers must promise agency staff a specific weekly working schedule before

UNHCR Urges Ongoing Support and Solutions for Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh

UNHCR Urges Ongoing Support and Solutions for Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh

In a four-day visit to Bangladesh recently, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi reiterated UNHCR’s engagement to assist the 1 million Rohingya refugees who are sheltered in the country. Grandi commended the leadership of

China takes countermeasures as US tariffs on Chinese goods take effect

China takes countermeasures as US tariffs on Chinese goods take effect

China has just announced that it is going to impose additional tariffs of up to 15% on some US goods from March 10 and restrict exports to 15 US companies. These retaliatory measures come as