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Poor working conditions in Uganda during pandemic drive teachers away in pursuit of new jobs

Poor working conditions in Uganda during pandemic drive teachers away in pursuit of new jobs

Covid-19 pandemic brought worsened health and employment related challenges as it struck the world in early 2020. Schools in Uganda too couldn’t be spared from the pandemic whip. While students suffered by being unable to

British Farms Willing To Pay Huge For Migrant Workforce To Return

British Farms Willing To Pay Huge For Migrant Workforce To Return

United Kingdom - The United Kingdom is in such dire straits for migrant labor that farmers are now advertising obscenely big amounts of annual salaries for anyone who is ready to come and pick their

Doha extends voter registration for Filipino expatriates

Doha extends voter registration for Filipino expatriates

Doha, Qatar - Giving time to the Filipino expatriates, the Qatari administration has extended the process for them by two weeks. The overseas voting registration for the Filipinos has now shifted from October 1 to

California Legislature finally enacts the Garment Worker Protection Act

California Legislature finally enacts the Garment Worker Protection Act

California, USA - The way into finding a solid rebound for the USA's garment sector is through good wages and stable work laws, and finally, the Garment Worker Protection Act passed by the California Legislature.

One-Stop Service available for Migrant Workers in Taiwan

One-Stop Service available for Migrant Workers in Taiwan

Taiwan - Taiwan’s Ministry of Labor (MOL) announced that they are drafting a plan to provide newly arrived migrant workers with a "one-stop" service. With this new policy it will enable them to have access

New Philippine e-Passport Renewal Centre inaugurated in Qatar to simplify application processing

New Philippine e-Passport Renewal Centre inaugurated in Qatar to simplify application processing

Doha, Qatar - Brand new Philippine e-Passport Renewal Centre (PaRC) has been inaugurated on Tuesday in Doha by Ambassador of the Philippines to Qatar, H E Alan L Timbayan. Located at Al Shoumoukh Towers, the

Ontario Ministry Of Labour Files Cases Against Farm Owners Exploiting Migrant Workers

Ontario Ministry Of Labour Files Cases Against Farm Owners Exploiting Migrant Workers

Ontario, Canada - Ontario’s Ministry of Labour (MOL) in Canada has filed charges against a Norfolk County farm in connection with an outbreak in the spring of 2020 that saw a man from Mexico contracting

Why Apple Is Facing Chinese Forced Labor Backlash Over Imports?

Why Apple Is Facing Chinese Forced Labor Backlash Over Imports?

China - As China starts to force itself into a power crisis, Apple maybe on the receiving end. In a surprise move, Apple is being asked by human rights groups to recall its imports. Through

War over skilled workers as Michigan industries of USA try to lure immigrant workers

War over skilled workers as Michigan industries of USA try to lure immigrant workers

Michigan, USA - A global talent war has struck between the most sought after industries in United States of America’s state of Michigan. The industries are trying to lure skilled immigrant workers and international students

Russia furthers its crackdown on human rights groups

Russia furthers its crackdown on human rights groups

Russia - Human Rights Watch (HRW) has expressed dismay at the Russian authorities’ strict action against three local human rights groups. Bringing the ‘foreign organizations law’ into practice, authorities imposed arbitrary, draconian bureaucratic penalties against