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Demand for better working conditions grow in Turkey as Hospital staff voices out their woes

Demand for better working conditions grow in Turkey as Hospital staff voices out their woes

Turkey - is already witnessing turbulent times with a series of protests against the government for negligence during the Covid-19 pandemic, gender based violence and economic failure and now to add to all this, the

Burkina Faso Is Facing a Security Crisis: Human rights chief

Burkina Faso Is Facing a Security Crisis: Human rights chief

West Africa - The UN (United Nations) human rights chief, Michelle Bachelet said that Burkina Faso, a country in West Africa is facing a security crisis. She said, “ If insecurity in Burkina Faso keeps

“Guest worker state” Australia is a hub of temporary visa holders exploitation, study finds

“Guest worker state” Australia is a hub of temporary visa holders exploitation, study finds

Australia - Since 1990s, Australia has witnessed a record number of temporary migration visas issuance, creating another big population of employees who are young, vulnerable and majorly exploited. A new report by The Migrant Workers

Canadian Floods Devastate Agriculture Migrant Workers

Canadian Floods Devastate Agriculture Migrant Workers

Canada - Environmental catastrophe has caught the migrant workers off guard in Canada. Earlier, it was forest fires that devastated parts of Canada. Then, in British Columbia there was flooding. The worst effected have been

Brussels: Fight for workers’ rights increases rapidly ahead of French EU presidency

Brussels: Fight for workers’ rights increases rapidly ahead of French EU presidency

Belgium - Fight for workers’ rights intensifies in Brussels ahead of the French EU (European Union) presidency.  The European Parliament is ready to begin negotiations on a minimum wage directive. On November 11th, the European

How will the workspaces be like in post-Covid era

How will the workspaces be like in post-Covid era

“Business Continuity” has been the single biggest challenge for companies ever since the Covid-19 pandemic hit the world. How to maintain operations and communications in business as the workspaces transform into virtual model, was a

A do-over election for Alabama’s Amazon workers: a win for the labor union

A do-over election for Alabama’s Amazon workers: a win for the labor union

United States - In a significant blow to the Amazon and a major win for its workers in Alabama, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has ordered a do-over of union election based on objections

Work Life Balance is the new priority of the Malaysians

Work Life Balance is the new priority of the Malaysians

Work Life balance is often considered to be a luxury when it is actually a necessity for the working class. Many of the ‘developed’ nations have been talking about such responsibilities as an employer but

Sudden change of plan for migrants seeking entry in Australia

Sudden change of plan for migrants seeking entry in Australia

Australia - Given the concerns of the latest variant of coronavirus--Omicron--the Australian government has decided to change its plan to allow fully vaccinated migrants inside its borders from December 1. The government had earlier announced

Cases Of Sexual Harassment Rampant In Australian Parliament: Report Findings Disclosed

Cases Of Sexual Harassment Rampant In Australian Parliament: Report Findings Disclosed

Australia - In a shocking revelation, it has been noted that one in three working in the Australian Parliament have faced sexual harassment. In February this year, Scott Morrison’s government came under scanner as one