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Michigan’s Labor Laws: A Shift Towards Worker Rights

Michigan’s Labor Laws: A Shift Towards Worker Rights

In an important development, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has approved the reinstatement of prevailing wage and the repeal of Right to Work laws. While union groups have applauded these judgements, they have also prompted heated

Twitter Faces Lawsuit for Helping Saudi Arabia Commit Human Rights Abuses

Twitter Faces Lawsuit for Helping Saudi Arabia Commit Human Rights Abuses

Twitter, now known as X, is facing a civil US lawsuit for allegedly helping Saudi Arabia commit grave human rights abuses against the platform’s users. The lawsuit has been brought on by Areej al-Sadhan, the

Outdated Labor Laws Strangle Job Opportunities for Countless American Workers

Outdated Labor Laws Strangle Job Opportunities for Countless American Workers

Inflation and the rising cost of living have brought in unprecedented challenges for workers across the United States. Many workers find themselves grappling with the increasing cost of housing, education and healthcare. Their financial stability

Strike in Pakistan : Protest of Soaring Prices, Utility Bills

Strike in Pakistan : Protest of Soaring Prices, Utility Bills

In protest of rising energy and fuel prices, thousands of Pakistani business owners  closed their doors on Saturday, igniting widespread unrest ahead of the country's elections. Pakistan's economy has been crippled for years by mismanagement

The Future Of Remote Work According To Employment Experts

The Future Of Remote Work According To Employment Experts

According to employment experts, the future of remote work is uncertain. After three years of the pandemic, companies are asking their employees to return to the office in some capacity. Some companies, like Zoom, Amazon,

UN expert on human rights in North Korea to visit Seoul

UN expert on human rights in North Korea to visit Seoul

Elizabeth Salmon, the UN Human Rights Office's special rapporteur on North Korea, will conduct her second official visit to the South from September 4 to 12. During her visit, the expert will meet South Korean

Indian woman paraded naked by husband: Blow to women’s rights

Indian woman paraded naked by husband: Blow to women’s rights

In a shocking and horrific incident in India, a 21-year-old pregnant woman was stripped naked and paraded in a village in Pratapgarh district in Rajasthan by her husband.  The incident came into light after a

Pegasystems Lay Off: Nearly 240 Workers Are At Risk

Pegasystems Lay Off: Nearly 240 Workers Are At Risk

Pegasystems, an American software company responsible for developing software for customer relationship management (CRM) and business process management (BPM), is set to lay off about 240 employees, in a second job of 2023.  The global

Sri Lanka: Workers Protest Govt’s Attacks on Labor Laws and Pensions

Sri Lanka: Workers Protest Govt’s Attacks on Labor Laws and Pensions

Over 1,000 workers are protesting in Colombo, Sri Lanka against the government’s decision to restructure domestic debt using the Employee Provident Fund (EPF). The Collective of Trade Unions and Civil Society Organizations organized the protest

Devastating Wildfires Making Migrant Workers More Vulnerable

Devastating Wildfires Making Migrant Workers More Vulnerable

Record-setting temperatures and unprecedented wildfires continue to harm swathes of land in the West, destroying hundreds of structures and displacing thousands of people. Canadians' circumstances weren't any better, with temporary migrant workers facing the disproportionate