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Workers Launch Collective Bargaining Petition at Rio Tinto’s Pilbara Mine

Workers Launch Collective Bargaining Petition at Rio Tinto’s Pilbara Mine

The Mining and Energy Union of Australia wants to start negotiations with Rio Tinto employees at Paraburdoo for the first time in twenty years to secure better pay because employees face increasing living expenses. https://twitter.com/ReutersWorld/status/1894985871209697363

USAID Employees Forced Out: Workers Given 15 Minutes to Clear Offices

USAID Employees Forced Out: Workers Given 15 Minutes to Clear Offices

On Tuesday a shocking announcement came from the United States. Employees of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) were told that they had just 15 minutes to collect their belongings from their offices. Many

MEDU Report Highlights Struggles of Migrant Workers in Italy

MEDU Report Highlights Struggles of Migrant Workers in Italy

According to a new report by Doctors for Human Rights (MEDU) migrant workers in southern Italy continue to face tough conditions. The group has been helping workers in the Piana di Gioia Tauro area for

Dockworkers Secure Historic Pay Raise to Avoid Strike

Dockworkers Secure Historic Pay Raise to Avoid Strike

Dockworkers along the U.S. East and Gulf coasts have overwhelmingly approved a new six-year contract, thus preventing a strike that would have disrupted the economy. Impressive Salary Increase and Job Security The contract negotiated by

Economic implications of Russia penetrating into the Red Sea region

Economic implications of Russia penetrating into the Red Sea region

Earlier this month, reports emerged that Sudan and Russia have reached an agreement to establish a naval base on the country's Red Sea coast. Sudan noted that there are "no obstacles" to the deal, reported

Capgemini CEO Advocates for 47.5-Hour Work Week, Discourages Weekend Emails

Capgemini CEO Advocates for 47.5-Hour Work Week, Discourages Weekend Emails

The leader of Capgemini India Ashwin Yardi supports employee health by pushing for 47.5 working hours with no weekend contact. At the NTLF event, Ashwin Yardi stated that employees need to work nine hours each

 Workers to stage two-day strike at Munich Airport over wages 

 Workers to stage two-day strike at Munich Airport over wages 

Workers are to launch a 48-hour strike at Munich airport demanding higher wages. A two-day strike by employees is likely to cause huge delays and cancellations for travelers at Munich airport on Thursday, February 27,

NYC Cuts Ties with Pakistan-Owned Roosevelt Hotel, Migrant Shelter Closed

NYC Cuts Ties with Pakistan-Owned Roosevelt Hotel, Migrant Shelter Closed

New York City has officially ended its $220 million lease agreement with the Pakistan-owned Roosevelt Hotel. It is an important migrant processing center, amid growing criticism over taxpayer spending. After getting alot of pressure Mayor

Four Dead, Six Injured After South Korean Highway Bridge Collapse

Four Dead, Six Injured After South Korean Highway Bridge Collapse

A section of highway bridge being built in Anseong crumbled Tuesday morning due to construction damage which killed four workers and hurt six others. The collapse of this construction site happened at 9:50 am local

Starbucks layoffs: Coffee chain plans major changes as CEO Brian Niccol streamlines operations

Starbucks layoffs: Coffee chain plans major changes as CEO Brian Niccol streamlines operations

Starbucks is planning to lay off 1,100 employees across the globe. It comes as Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol streamlines operations to help the company run more efficiently, increase accountability, reduce complexity and ensure better