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Honoring the Hands That Feed

Honoring the Hands That Feed

The relentless labor of over 1,000 migrant workers from Latin America is a vital part of our food system, yet it sometimes goes unnoticed in the lovely settings of Vermont, where rolling hills meet expansive

Women priests’ rights; Will Catholic Church open doors to them?

Women priests’ rights; Will Catholic Church open doors to them?

Will women take leadership roles in the Catholic Church? Will the Catholic Church open doors to them? What are women priests’ rights in the Vatican City State?  Pope Francis the head of the Catholic Church,

Layoff tsunami: Tech companies will lay off hundreds of employees

Layoff tsunami: Tech companies will lay off hundreds of employees

Layoff tsunami continues to affect the tech industry. Mass layoffs have also become common these days. More tech companies have laid off hundreds of employees in major cost-cutting measures. Which are the latest companies to

Migrants Put into Restaurant Work Placement Program in New York

Migrants Put into Restaurant Work Placement Program in New York

Migrants and asylum seekers came here to work, so let’s put them to work, says New York Governor Kathy Hochul. With ongoing strikes restaurants, hotels and other businesses are struggling to find workers amid a

Advancing Workers’ Rights: Bangladesh’s New Trade Union for Migrant Workers

Advancing Workers’ Rights: Bangladesh’s New Trade Union for Migrant Workers

Six garment worker federations in Bangladesh have teamed up with a domestic women workers' union to form the "Trade Union Platform for Migrant Workers" to support the rights and welfare of migrant workers. The platform,

Hourly Workers Benefit as Minimum Wage Rises in Six Canadian Provinces

Hourly Workers Benefit as Minimum Wage Rises in Six Canadian Provinces

Hourly workers in Canada have a purpose to have fun as less wage increases take effect in six provinces, doubtlessly putting extra money off their wallets. Provincial Pay Raises in Canada: Ontario, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan

Civil Rights Group Expresses Outrage Over NIA Raids on Andhra Pradesh HRF Activists

Civil Rights Group Expresses Outrage Over NIA Raids on Andhra Pradesh HRF Activists

In Andhra Pradesh, the Human Rights Forum (HRF) has condemned the latest NIA raids on the residences of seven HRF contributors throughout several districts. Strong Condemnation from Human Rights Forum (HRF): In a strongly worded

Femicide Epidemic In Egypt: Consequences Of Violence Against Women

Femicide Epidemic In Egypt: Consequences Of Violence Against Women

Femicide epidemic in Egypt is a huge blow to women’s rights. Women in Egypt are facing the dire consequences of patriarchy and misogyny. Rising femicide cases and fatal violence against women have drawn sharp criticism

Meta Layoffs: How many workers will be fired in October?

Meta Layoffs: How many workers will be fired in October?

Meta, an American multinational technology conglomerate that owns and operates Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and WhatsApp, is set to lay off workers this month. Meta will lay off workers from the Reality Labs division of the

Pakistan Orders Illegal Migrants to Leave, Including 1.7 Million Afghans

Pakistan Orders Illegal Migrants to Leave, Including 1.7 Million Afghans

Pakistan has jumped into the bandwagon of countries saying illegal migrants are unwelcome. In a major crackdown, the Pakistan government is set to expel thousands of foreigners, including 1.7 million Afghans, living in the country