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Europe wide sting operation identifies 269 cases of labor exploitation at agricultural lands, arrests made

Europe wide sting operation identifies 269 cases of labor exploitation at agricultural lands, arrests made

Europe - Last month, a Europe-wide sting operation was conducted by law enforcement authorities in an attempt to stem down widespread labor exploitation. On Tuesday, Europol, the European Union police agency announced that raids were

Doctors Without Borders’ local staff allege racism, low wages

Doctors Without Borders’ local staff allege racism, low wages

Switzerland - An investigation that was conducted by the Insider in collaboration with nonprofit podcast and radio show “Reveal” has revealed a segregated payment system in the Doctors Without Borders, a world renown international relief

Tea workers in India are barely sustaining during the pandemic, second made matters worse

Tea workers in India are barely sustaining during the pandemic, second made matters worse

India - Tea workers in India are experiencing their worst nightmare as their only source of income has been snatched away from them. The coronavirus outbreak in the country last year saw most of them

Why Apple Is Facing Chinese Forced Labor Backlash Over Imports?

Why Apple Is Facing Chinese Forced Labor Backlash Over Imports?

China - As China starts to force itself into a power crisis, Apple maybe on the receiving end. In a surprise move, Apple is being asked by human rights groups to recall its imports. Through

Indian labor department approached by Jet Airways over gratuity non-payment

Indian labor department approached by Jet Airways over gratuity non-payment

India-Jet Airways staff has approached the Labor Department of India urging them to summon the Jet Airways management, that includes former Chairman of the airways Mr. Naresh Goyal over issues including non-payment of gratuity and

United Kingdom(UK) to add temporary workers’ visas for migrant workers to handle supply chain crisis

United Kingdom(UK) to add temporary workers’ visas for migrant workers to handle supply chain crisis

United Kingdom(UK)- United Kingdom government announced that 5,000 heavy goods vehicle (HGV) drivers and 5,500 poultry workers have been added to the existing visa scheme until Christmas 2021 to ease supply chain pressures in food

“Are Farmworkers really safe in California’s Salinas?,” Labor rights activists questions

“Are Farmworkers really safe in California’s Salinas?,” Labor rights activists questions

Labor rights activists have raised their concerns over the treatment of the farm workers and their safety on field. The activists have stepped up efforts to ensure safety practices to these workers by urging legislators

Gas workers protests are causing service disruptions in the UK

Gas workers protests are causing service disruptions in the UK

Gas workers in the United Kingdom stopped working after talks with bosses over restructuring plans broke down. Thousands of engineers and call center employees have begun five days of strike over so-called fire and rehire

In Italy over 30,000 bars and restaurants reopen despite coronavirus restrictions, may the government crack”

In Italy over 30,000 bars and restaurants reopen despite coronavirus restrictions, may the government crack”

Bars and Restaurants reopen: In Italy, over 30 thousand businesses will reopen on January 15, despite the new restrictions imposed by the government to stem the coronavirus pandemic. The protest arises from the social pages

Apple plans to boost iPhone production by 30% in 2021 amid labor right violations outcry at plants

Apple plans to boost iPhone production by 30% in 2021 amid labor right violations outcry at plants

Apple, the global tech giant, is reportedly planning to increase its iPhone production by 30% in first half of 2021citing high demand. This will take the production to 96 million for iPhones by June next