Job Loss

Australia Sees Surprise Job Loss in February, But Unemployment Remains Steady

February’s employment data from Australia revealed surprising weakness with employment decreasing by 52,800, after a trend of strength. In terms…

• Migrant workers

Asia-Pacific garment supply chain swells due to pandemic

The Coronavirus pandemic has struck the Asia-Pacific region's garment sector very hard. The virus came like a perfect storm for…

• Labour rights

International retail industries fail to protect garment workers’ rights in Asia

In Asia, millions of garment workers have lost their jobs since coronavirus lockdowns hit the global retail industry. Big brands…