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Bill Targets Supply Chain Issues from West Coast Port Work Slowdowns

Bill Targets Supply Chain Issues from West Coast Port Work Slowdowns

There have been major interruptions to trade and economic stability as a result of the recent International Longshore & Warehouse Union (ILWU) work slowdowns at West Coast ports. Jim Risch, a Republican senator from Idaho,

Over 40 Companies Pledge to Recruit and Train Refugees in Europe

Over 40 Companies Pledge to Recruit and Train Refugees in Europe

In Europe, more than 40 businesses have made a big commitment to hire and train refugees, potentially opening up job prospects for more than 250,000 people in the upcoming years. Prior to World Refugee Day,

As Labour Force Expands, Unemployment Rises

As Labour Force Expands, Unemployment Rises

The number of people employed or looking for work increased by more than 1,000 between April and May, causing the unemployment rate in Northeast Michigan to nudge higher. In May, the unemployment rate in Alpena,

Chinese Human Rights Lawyer Chased Out of 13 Homes in 2 Months-Why?

Chinese Human Rights Lawyer Chased Out of 13 Homes in 2 Months-Why?

As pressure on legal advocates increases, a Chinese human rights lawyer was evicted from 13 homes in 2 months. A pattern of harassment against him and three other prominent rights advocates in Beijing has forced

Semi-Retirees Know How to Balance Work and Life

Semi-Retirees Know How to Balance Work and Life

An increasing number of older adults are working, mostly because they want to. Many people no longer prefer traditional retirement as an option. Instead, they are opting for semi-retirement, which gives them the opportunity to

Dispelling Myths: The Reality of Migration

Dispelling Myths: The Reality of Migration

Are you sick of constantly hearing the same old rumours and falsehoods about migration? Do you want to learn the real story behind this contentious issue? Look nowhere else! We'll dispel some of the most

South Korea’s first in-depth inquiry into forced labour practices in the North

South Korea’s first in-depth inquiry into forced labour practices in the North

South Korea plans to use interviews with defectors who have arrived in the country over the past five years to carry out its first in-depth inquiry into forced labour practices in the North, people familiar

Tragedy Unresolved at Morocco-Spain Bord

Tragedy Unresolved at Morocco-Spain Bord

A year has passed since the tragic incident involving the violence and deaths of asylum seekers and migrants at the border between Morocco and the Spanish enclave of Melilla. Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called

The Plight of Irregular Migrants

The Plight of Irregular Migrants

Tragic events that have recently occurred around the world serve as a reminder of the enormous risks that irregular migrants endure while travelling at great risk. A ship carrying hundreds of migrants perished in the

Uber Layoffs: More Than 200 HRs Are Out!

Uber Layoffs: More Than 200 HRs Are Out!

The major ride-sharing company Uber Technologies revealed on June 21 its intention to eliminate 200 jobs from its recruitment division. This tactical choice is a component of Uber's ongoing initiatives to reduce costs and maintain