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US Tariffs Trigger Mass Layoffs in Canadian Steel Industry

US Tariffs Trigger Mass Layoffs in Canadian Steel Industry

The U.S. steel import restrictions force Canadian manufacturers to fire their steel and aluminum employees at work. The union leadership predicts growing job losses of their members due to recent layoffs based on their analysis

Why are Gujarat’s health workers protesting?  What is the reason?

Why are Gujarat’s health workers protesting?  What is the reason?

Gujarat govt. terminates 2,000 healthcare workers The Gujarat government has taken strict action against those healthcare workers protesting against the government for better pay and job recognition by terminating 2,000 employees from various PHCs and

Local Firms Boost Tata Steel’s Green Transformation at Port Talbot

Local Firms Boost Tata Steel’s Green Transformation at Port Talbot

Tata Steel moves closer to eco-friendly steel creation when it selects three South Wales regional firms to redevelop its £1.25 billion Port Talbot site. Tata Steel uses local talent to run its new technology and

Job Applications Skyrocket in DOGE-Targeted Agencies

Job Applications Skyrocket in DOGE-Targeted Agencies

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) finds that the number of individuals applying for federal agency positions doubled when compared to last year as detailed in the latest Indeed report. The records demonstrate a huge

Let’s understand impact of IBM layoffs on India’s job market

Let’s understand impact of IBM layoffs on India’s job market

Tech giant IBM is in the process of firing around 9,000 employees in the US in 2025. This restructuring effort is affecting multiple sections in the US, including the company's Cloud Classic unit, according to

US Is Officially Added to Human Rights Watch List – Here’s Why

US Is Officially Added to Human Rights Watch List – Here’s Why

The United States has been added to the CIVICUS Monitor Watchlist officially as of last Sunday signaling serious concerns about civil liberties in the country. This action follows what CIVICUS calls an “assault on democratic

AI Transforms Chinese Healthcare: Robotic Surgeons and Digital Pediatricians

AI Transforms Chinese Healthcare: Robotic Surgeons and Digital Pediatricians

China rapidly integrates AI technology into its complete healthcare delivery both in basic and advanced medical applications. During the 2025 China Medical Equipment Exhibition Longwood Valley MedTech announced its ROPA orthopedic surgical robot technology.  The

US Tariffs Could Hit Irish Jobs and Economy, Report Warns

US Tariffs Could Hit Irish Jobs and Economy, Report Warns

A joint study from ESRI and the Department of Finance reveals that US tariffs on EU items will harm Irish employment rates, push multinationals to move operations, and weaken governmental funds. According to the research

Trade Unions Unite: Demanding Development Cooperation Focused on Workers’ Rights and Sustainable Future

Trade Unions Unite: Demanding Development Cooperation Focused on Workers’ Rights and Sustainable Future

Trade Union-OECD DAC Forum 2025 joined the trade union leaders all over the world along with delegates from OECD DAC and development experts to discuss on how to best facilitate cooperation on development principles which

Japan’s Workforce Wins: Companies Approve 5.4% Wage Hike

Japan’s Workforce Wins: Companies Approve 5.4% Wage Hike

Results from Rengo, the country’s largest trade union federation, show that Japanese companies have agreed to a substantial 5.4 percent wage rise in annual labor negotiations. Although slightly below the first estimate of 5.46 percent,