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Monica Aggarwal

Embark on a journey of advocacy and enlightenment with Monica Aggarwal. Through her compassionate storytelling, Monica sheds light on the intricate tapestry of workers' rights, fostering awareness and understanding in our collective pursuit of a fair and just work environment.

More than 1,300 Google workers petition for job security amid layoffs

More than 1,300 Google workers petition for job security amid layoffs

Amid increasing tech layoffs across leading companies, a mass of Google workers have launched a new campaign to push for job security at the Bay Area giant. More than 1,300 Google employees have signed a

Labour violations on the rise in Myanmar’s garment industry

Labour violations on the rise in Myanmar’s garment industry

Garment workers in Myanmar are grappling with widespread forced and child labour, nearly four years on from the 2021 military coup. According to the IndustriALL global trade union, garment workers are being put through worsening

Canada to kickstart caregiver program for foreign workers in March: Report

Canada to kickstart caregiver program for foreign workers in March: Report

Canada is all set to launch an updated pathway for foreign caregivers to work and live in Canada. The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has confirmed that the Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots will

Las Vegas casino workers reach deal to end months-long strike

Las Vegas casino workers reach deal to end months-long strike

Workers at the off-Strip Virgin Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas have ended one of the longest strikes in the city’s recent history after reaching a five-year agreement with the management. “Virgin Hotels Las Vegas

Govt working to provide social security benefits for gig workers: Report

Govt working to provide social security benefits for gig workers: Report

The Indian government is working on establishing social security contributions by gig workers. As part of the efforts, businesses will be asked to deduct a certain percentage of the payment they give to the employees

India’s Human rights body orders probe into discriminatory hiring at Foxconn plant

India’s Human rights body orders probe into discriminatory hiring at Foxconn plant

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called out labor officials for failing to carry out a thorough investigation into allegations of employment discrimination at Foxconn's iPhone assembly plant in India.  The human rights watchdog

Iraqi Unions Reject Draft Law, Call For Workers’ Protection

Iraqi Unions Reject Draft Law, Call For Workers’ Protection

The Conference of Iraq Federations and Workers Unions (CIFWU) and the Iraqi Trade Union Council (ITUC) have rejected a proposed draft law on trade union organization for workers. Representing ten union federations, both CIFWU and

Thousands of Costco workers set to strike if contract talks fail

Thousands of Costco workers set to strike if contract talks fail

Thousands of Costco workers in the United States are set to organize a nationwide strike if negotiations over a new contract fail to reach an agreement.  The Teamsters union, representing more than 18,000 Costco employees,

Workers protest contract system, seek labour rights in Pakistan’s Karachi

Workers protest contract system, seek labour rights in Pakistan’s Karachi

Workers and rights activists organized a rally from Regal Chowk to the Karachi Press Club in Pakistan, calling for the abolition of the contractual employment system, implementation of labour laws and stop the privatization of

Saudi Arabia tightens work visa rules for Indian workers

Saudi Arabia tightens work visa rules for Indian workers

Saudi Arabia has introduced major changes to its work visa rules for Indian workers. Effective from January 14, 2025, the new rules require Indian applicants to complete a pre-verification process for their professional and educational