japan 900 workers start strike at sogo & seibu co. store

Japan: 900 workers start strike at Sogo & Seibu Co. store

Workers at the flagship Sogo & Seibu Co. store in Tokyo, the capital of Japan, went on strike on Thursday to protest the planned sale of their company Sogo & Seibu, a Japanese retail company…

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historic strike looms as seven & i faces worker opposition to sogo & seibu sale

Historic Strike Looms as Seven & i Faces Worker Opposition to Sogo & Seibu Sale

In a surprising turn of events, Seven & i Holdings, the parent company of the world’s largest convenience store chain, is facing an impending strike as it prepares to sell its department store unit, Sogo…

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leak negligence forces retired gha worker to live in b&b

Leak Negligence Forces Retired GHA Worker To Live In B&B

A retired woman named Janet Bingham in Glasgow has accused her former employer, the Glasgow Housing Association (GHA), of being slow to fix a leak in her home. The leak has caused her to have…

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migrant boat sinks in mediterranean near italy's lampedusa, at least 41 feared dead

Migrant boat sinks in Mediterranean near Italy’s Lampedusa, at least 41 feared dead

In another shipwreck, a precarious metal boat carrying 45 migrants, including three children, recently sank in rough seas off Lampedusa, Italy’s southernmost point, according to media reports. At least 41 people are feared to have…

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activists continue to raise voices against china government despite intimidation campaigns

Activists Continue to Raise Voices Against China Government Despite Intimidation Campaigns

China’s pattern of intimidation and threats against activists, protesters, dissidents, and their families has continued to raise concerns about human rights and freedom of expression. Despite facing grave risks, brave individuals in China have persisted…

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campaigners want uk to introduce refugee visas to stop risky channel crossings

Campaigners want UK to introduce refugee visas to stop risky Channel crossings

So far this year, more than 14,000 people from a number of different countries have crossed the English Channel to reach the UK. In an effort to help stop the dangerous small boat crossings, the…

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lampedusa fishermen protest against migrant transfers as italy and tunisia seek solutions

Lampedusa Fishermen Protest Against Migrant Transfers as Italy and Tunisia Seek Solutions

On July 19, a significant event took place in Italy when Lampedusa fishermen announced a protest against the use of fishing vessels for transporting migrants from the island to the Italian mainland. The fishermen’s protest…

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top 10 examples of unjust laws that need to change

Top 10 examples of Unjust Laws that need to change

Do you ever feel that this nation’s laws are unfair? You’re not alone, after all. Here in the United States, there are many instances of unfair legislation. Furthermore, entire systems might be unjust as well…

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viral activism social media platforms amplify the voices for reunification of migrant families

Viral Activism: Social Media Platforms Amplify the Voices for Reunification of Migrant Families

There have been numerous reports of state child protection agencies in Europe removing migrant children from their parents. However, social media videos’ dramatic scenes rarely provide the entire picture. Care for one’s children is both…

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evernote layoff & operations in europe

Evernote Layoff & Operations in Europe

The well-known note-taking app Evernote recently announced important changes to its operations, including a significant reduction in staff and a move towards a more targeted business strategy. The business has been working to reshape its…

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