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Google Japan Workers Form A Union- Despite Fears Of Job Cuts

Google Japan Workers Form A Union- Despite Fears Of Job Cuts

For the first time, Google's Japanese employees have formed a union following massive job cuts at the U.S. technology giant. In a statement to reporters on Thursday, union members demanded that Google Japan enter into

Kais Saied is doubling down on xenophobia in Tunisia

Kais Saied is doubling down on xenophobia in Tunisia

The president has decided to scapegoat Black migrants and condone violence against them as the country's financial crisis worsens. In the past weeks, Tunisian President Kais Saied has intensified his clampdown on political opponents and

Starbucks Involved In “Egregious And Widespread” Violations Of Federal Law

Starbucks Involved In “Egregious And Widespread” Violations Of Federal Law

Starbucks has long expressed its pride over its reputation as a progressive, worker-friendly employer. But in recent news, US National Labour Relations Board (NLRB) judge Michael Rosas has ordered the company to reinstate fired seven

Alphabet’s Waymo Layoff – The 2nd Round Of Layoff

Alphabet’s Waymo Layoff – The 2nd Round Of Layoff

Waymo, Alphabet's self-driving technology unit, laid off 137 employees in its second round of layoffs this year, the company reported on Wednesday, bringing the total number of layoffs for the year to 8%. As part

Queensland Mayor Says Just Keeping Kids In Detention Won’t Do

Queensland Mayor Says Just Keeping Kids In Detention Won’t Do

The mayor of far north Queensland says "nothing will work" to break his cycle of re-offending Unless juvenile delinquents are placed in rehabilitation programs without distraction. Townsville Mayor Jenny Hill shows her lesson on this.

How Come Indians Are Obsessed With Overworking?

How Come Indians Are Obsessed With Overworking?

According to the government, the country's famously long work hours are partly to blame for fewer marriages and children. According to a Business Standard analysis of data sets, including those cited in a recent report

India: Retail inflation for industrial workers jumps to 6.16% in January

India: Retail inflation for industrial workers jumps to 6.16% in January

The retail inflation for industrial workers saw a noteworthy jump last month, rising to 6.16% from 5.50% in December last year, official data released on Wednesday suggested. While the food inflation for January stood at

Thailand Trafficker Abandons 106 Illegal Migrants in a Truck

Thailand Trafficker Abandons 106 Illegal Migrants in a Truck

106 illegal migrants were found crammed into a truck in Prachuap Khiri Khan province, western Thailand, yesterday. The driver was nowhere to be found. The forklift driver called Bang Saphan Police Station to report that

Eventbrite to cut 8% of its workforce and move some roles to India

Eventbrite to cut 8% of its workforce and move some roles to India

A cross-cutting measure will result in the company cutting eight percent of its workforce in 2023, according to Eventbrite, a global self-service ticketing, marketing, and experience technology platform. From the United States and Argentina, Eventbrite

NSW will outlaw gay conversion therapy- Report from Human rights conference Meet Sydney

NSW will outlaw gay conversion therapy- Report from Human rights conference Meet Sydney

On this Wednesday Minister Ben Franklin – NSW Art Minister spoke about the gay laws again. The news had been circulating for a long time and this time the minister again confirmed that the Government