Human rights

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Oman Air Cuts Workforce by 25% in Strategic OverhaulOman Air Cuts Workforce by 25% in Strategic Overhaul

Oman Air Cuts Workforce by 25% in Strategic Overhaul

Oman air has reduced its workforce substantially to direct its operations toward operational efficiency and long-term financial stability. Under the…

April 26, 2025
International Workers’ Memorial Day 2025: Protection of Workers’ Rights in the Age of AI and DigitalizationInternational Workers’ Memorial Day 2025: Protection of Workers’ Rights in the Age of AI and Digitalization

International Workers’ Memorial Day 2025: Protection of Workers’ Rights in the Age of AI and Digitalization

The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) is using the International Workers' Memorial Day this April 28 as an opportunity to…

April 26, 2025
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Order on Federal Worker UnionsFederal Judge Blocks Trump Order on Federal Worker Unions

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Order on Federal Worker Unions

A March executive order issued by the Trump administration faced temporary legal blockage which protected the collective bargaining capabilities of…

April 26, 2025
Unilever Layoffs Hit 6,000 as Restructure and Ice Cream Spin-Off AdvanceUnilever Layoffs Hit 6,000 as Restructure and Ice Cream Spin-Off Advance

Unilever Layoffs Hit 6,000 as Restructure and Ice Cream Spin-Off Advance

Unilever has given the thumbs up to the layoffs of 6,000 jobs around the world as part of its restructuring…

April 25, 2025
Brazilian Coffee Workers File Lawsuit Against StarbucksBrazilian Coffee Workers File Lawsuit Against Starbucks

Brazilian Coffee Workers File Lawsuit Against Starbucks

This shocking accusation has surfaced in a new lawsuit against the coffee giant Starbucks. A labor rights group called International…

April 25, 2025
Mass Layoffs to take place at the Manufacturing Facility of Northeast IllinoisMass Layoffs to take place at the Manufacturing Facility of Northeast Illinois

Mass Layoffs to take place at the Manufacturing Facility of Northeast Illinois

One of the leading companies, Elkay Plumbing Products who is known for manufacturing faucets, bottle filling stations, drinking foundations and…

April 25, 2025
Martz Workers Strike Over Unfair Pay and Treatment in Maryland, USAMartz Workers Strike Over Unfair Pay and Treatment in Maryland, USA

Martz Workers Strike Over Unfair Pay and Treatment in Maryland, USA

The Martz Gold Line workers in Maryland marched out one early Thursday morning for the strike. They made their point…

April 24, 2025
World Bank Partners with Ghana on Major Youth Employment StrategyWorld Bank Partners with Ghana on Major Youth Employment Strategy

World Bank Partners with Ghana on Major Youth Employment Strategy

Under a new partnership Ghana and the World Bank work to develop a Growth and Jobs Strategy that opens up…

April 24, 2025
Connecticut Reconsiders Unemployment Pay for Workers on Strike Connecticut Reconsiders Unemployment Pay for Workers on Strike 

Connecticut Reconsiders Unemployment Pay for Workers on Strike

The legislature of Connecticut has planned to move forward with the bill that would provide unemployment benefits to the people…

April 24, 2025
ConocoPhillips Set to Cut Jobs in Major Restructuring EffortConocoPhillips Set to Cut Jobs in Major Restructuring Effort

ConocoPhillips Set to Cut Jobs in Major Restructuring Effort

According to Reuters energy major ConocoPhillips says it will cut staff as a major result of its $23 billion purchase…

April 23, 2025