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South Africa: Public sector unions to go ahead with national strike

South Africa: Public sector unions to go ahead with national strike

Public sector trade unions in South Africa are gearing for a major strike this week in the aftermath of stalemate in wage negotiations with the government. As per local media reports, the South African government

Jewish British Citizens Protest Against French Ruling Outside London Embassy

Jewish British Citizens Protest Against French Ruling Outside London Embassy

Members of the UK Jewish community have been protesting against a French ruling outside the London Embassy. A French ruling in their highest court has declared that the killer of a Jewish woman was not

Greece accused of pushing back refugees in callous human rights violation act

Greece accused of pushing back refugees in callous human rights violation act

 European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has filed a lawsuit against Greece accusing Athens of shocking grade of human rights violations. The act was done at multi-agency level and was operational at inter-agency rank to

UK court fines Metro operator Nexus £1.5m over worker’s death, owner admits breach in safely

UK court fines Metro operator Nexus £1.5m over worker’s death, owner admits breach in safely

The Newcastle Crown court fined Tyne and West Metro operator Nexus £1.5million for the breach in its health and safety protocol. The ruling came with regard to the electrocution of Metro linesman John Bell’s, who

In India, COVID upturn deals a hefty blow to migrant workers

In India, COVID upturn deals a hefty blow to migrant workers

Due to the second and disastrous wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, rural migrants in India are subjected to job losses and food insecurities. As per local media reports, migrant workers from metropolitans like Delhi and

Why Denmark Revoked Syrian Residency Permits And Asks Them To Leave?

Why Denmark Revoked Syrian Residency Permits And Asks Them To Leave?

 In the wake of tightening its migration policy, Denmark is being held responsible for indulging in human rights violation, as it forces Syrian refugees to return back. It has become the first European nation to

Malaysian govt announces sweeping changes to Labour Recalibration Programme

Malaysian govt announces sweeping changes to Labour Recalibration Programme

The government of Malaysia has expanded the Labour Recalibration Programme to allow the participation of foreign employers in four sub-sectors of the service industry including restaurants, cleaning services, cargo, and wholesale and retail. As per

European Committee urges State parties not to overlook social rights in their Covid combat plan

European Committee urges State parties not to overlook social rights in their Covid combat plan

On Thursday, the European Committee of Social Rights issued a statement bringing attention to the social rights which got overlooked due to the onslaught of the coronavirus pandemic. These included labour rights, the right to

Why Is Prague Sending Back Russian Embassy Staff Back Home?

Why Is Prague Sending Back Russian Embassy Staff Back Home?

The Czech Republic is in such a bad mood because of Russia that it has now decided to send off its diplomats back to where they came from. Since last week, Prague has packed off

ILO launches ‘Climate Action for Jobs Initiative’ on Earth Day

ILO launches ‘Climate Action for Jobs Initiative’ on Earth Day

With regards to Green Week and the current year's Earth Day, ILO and its accomplices facilitated a provincial launch of the 'Climate Action for Jobs Initiative' to exhibit how occupations highlight at the core of