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Amazon suppliers linked to forced labour in China: Watchdog group

Amazon suppliers linked to forced labour in China: Watchdog group

China - Amazon has continued to work with companies in China accused of using forced labour. Some of Amazon’s third-party sellers are accused of forcing Uyghur labourers from the western Chinese region of Xinjiang to

Trade Union Verdi calls for 2 day strike at 6 Amazon warehouses in Germany

Trade Union Verdi calls for 2 day strike at 6 Amazon warehouses in Germany

Europe - Verdi, one of the largest trade union in Germany has called on employees at six Amazon warehouses across the European country to go on strike on Monday and Tuesday, demanding better working conditions

US: Human Trafficking on rise, labor groups push for reforms to control situation

US: Human Trafficking on rise, labor groups push for reforms to control situation

United States - The United States administration has been making strong claims and promises since the last few months giving assurance to practice labor rights in the nation. The Vice President Kamala Harris was also

Labor rights activists rally for reform farmworker visa program following human trafficking case

Labor rights activists rally for reform farmworker visa program following human trafficking case

United States - Biden administration is getting rallied by a group of labor rights activists as well as civil rights organizations to bring a reform in visa program used by businesses in United States of

US president signs bill to overhaul sexual assault at workplace

US president signs bill to overhaul sexual assault at workplace

United States - On Thursday, United States president Joe Biden signed a bill which concerns with the sexual harassment at work place. This bill emphasizes on freeing victims of sexual harassment and sexual assault especially

Uzbekistan’s cotton sector free from child labour and forced labour: ILO

Uzbekistan’s cotton sector free from child labour and forced labour: ILO

Uzbekistan - has removed the systemic child and forced labour from its cotton industry in 2021. An estimated two million children have been taken out of child labour and half a million adults out of

Moldova Invites Refugee Ukrainians To Fill In Empty Jobs

Moldova Invites Refugee Ukrainians To Fill In Empty Jobs

Ukraine - Considered one of the poorest nations in Europe, Moldova has opened its arms and welcomed fleeing Ukrainians with shelter and jobs. Other nations around are also coming to help with food, medical supplies

Middle Eastern Countries Designate  Special Officers To Protect Interest Of Ugandan Migrant Workers  

Middle Eastern Countries Designate  Special Officers To Protect Interest Of Ugandan Migrant Workers  

East Africa - Mistreatment of Ugandans migrants in the Middle East has prompted the two organizations the National Organization of Trade Unions (NATU) and the Uganda Association of External Recruitment Agencies (UAERA) to sign a

California workers struggle for years to be heard for their complaints of wage overdue

California workers struggle for years to be heard for their complaints of wage overdue

United States - California workers have been struggling for years to get their employers to pay their dues and be responsible for the losses they have incurred while working for them. But despite fling complaints,

Madhya Pradesh Adivasi Workers Protest Bonded Labour; No Action Taken Yet

Madhya Pradesh Adivasi Workers Protest Bonded Labour; No Action Taken Yet

India - A Jagrit Adivasi Dalit Sangathan (JADS)-sponsored Adivasi rally was held at the Block Office in Barwani district in Madhya Pradesh to demand action against illegal contractors and factory owners. Recently, over 250 Adivasis