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Central Bank Chief On Vacation As Brazilian Employees Go On Indefinite Strike

Central Bank Chief On Vacation As Brazilian Employees Go On Indefinite Strike

Brazil - It is quite out of a movie clip where bank employees are striking while the owner goes on a vacation, oblivious to the suffering of his own employees. Brazil’s central bank employees are

First legislative win for Uber, Lyft towards re-writing labor laws

First legislative win for Uber, Lyft towards re-writing labor laws

United States - Gig companies have registered their first legislative win in an attempt towards rewriting of labor laws. On Thursday, Governor of Washington Jay Inslee has signed a bill into that though ensures benefits

European Schools’ Teachers Demand EU Employment Rights In A Protest In Brussels

European Schools’ Teachers Demand EU Employment Rights In A Protest In Brussels

Europe - Hundreds of teachers at European Union (EU) schools marched on Wednesday to demand better job security and contracts protected under EU employment laws. As many as 300 teachers gathered in the EU district

Sri Lanka: Economic Meltdown Has Forced Workers To Take On Second Jobs As Waiters And Drivers

Sri Lanka: Economic Meltdown Has Forced Workers To Take On Second Jobs As Waiters And Drivers

Sri Lankan - The economic meltdown in Sri Lanka has affected workers. Many workers, who are struggling to afford food, fuel, and medicine have turned to second jobs to survive during the economic meltdown. Sri

Right-To-Return Law Violated By Las Vegas Gaming Company

Right-To-Return Law Violated By Las Vegas Gaming Company

United States - Las Vegas company Station Casinos is in news for the wrong reasons as 76 of its employees have filed a suit against the gaming company over the former’s violation of the ‘Right

Hospital workers violent clash with security officials in Greece

Hospital workers violent clash with security officials in Greece

Europe - In Greece, hospital workers have finally started calling out authorities against the treatment they receive in exchange for offering their services. But their protest was treated with extreme measures as the demonstrators as

Workers globally demand ‘Right to Disconnect’ after work

Workers globally demand ‘Right to Disconnect’ after work

While pandemic has brought a lot of disruption in everyday lives, the workplaces have witnessed some substantial changes globally. The work culture has changed with brining in more awareness about worker rights across strata. Catching

South Africa: Farm Women Workers Demand Action Against Distell’s Suppliers That Violate Workers’ Rights

South Africa: Farm Women Workers Demand Action Against Distell’s Suppliers That Violate Workers’ Rights

South Africa - Nearly 150 farm women workers marched to the offices of Distell in Stellenbosch, South Africa. They demanded strict action against Distell’s suppliers that disregard human and labour rights. Distell is a multinational

India: Workers call for nationwide strike demanding for better pay

India: Workers call for nationwide strike demanding for better pay

India - A two-day nationwide strike has been called in India by the workers who are drained with less payments and other half hearted attempts at ensuring their rights. On Monday, millions of workers took

Fruit Farming Women Protest Against Labor Rights Violations Outside Distell Factory

Fruit Farming Women Protest Against Labor Rights Violations Outside Distell Factory

South Africa - The famous brew and wine maker, Distell is facing trouble as its farm workers are up and arms against the low wages. Almost 150 women flocked the gates of the factory entrance