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Workers in the United States Protest for Racial Inequality on National Strike Day

Workers in the United States Protest for Racial Inequality on National Strike Day

Many workers rallied outside the Massachusetts Statehouse and the Trump International Hotel in Manhattan to fight racism and economic inequality. An effort that organizers believed would develop into a nationwide strike, The AP reported. In

Saudi Arabia announces new fines for companies violating workers rights amid pandemic

Saudi Arabia announces new fines for companies violating workers rights amid pandemic

New penalties are introduced and will be enforced on companies that breach a royal mandate to support Saudi laborers in the private sector that are hit by the aftermaths of the coronavirus pandemic, the Arab

20 corona-infected dead bodies repatriated from Qatar to Nepal, denied burial in host country

20 corona-infected dead bodies repatriated from Qatar to Nepal, denied burial in host country

On 19 June, Government of Nepal started the repatriation process of its nationals stuck in Qatar. Besides, the authorities also brought back 23 dead bodies of Nepalese migrant workers from abroad who died of the

How Hacking Helped Harassed Workers In Ohio Handle Covid-19 Crisis

How Hacking Helped Harassed Workers In Ohio Handle Covid-19 Crisis

The State of Ohio was using unfair means to target those employees that were refusing to work in the Covid-19 pandemic crises without being guaranteed health benefits. It was using a fictitious Covid-19 website to

CNY workers’ rights groups worry workers safety could be compromised as New York plans to reopen

CNY workers’ rights groups worry workers safety could be compromised as New York plans to reopen

As New York is all set to reopen (in parts) workers’ rights group worry over lack of safety level at workplaces. The Central New York worker’s rights group understood the need to reopen economy but

Qatar Marginalise Migrant Population Even Amidst Corona Virus

Qatar Marginalise Migrant Population Even Amidst Corona Virus

Migrant workers are worst hit especially in Gulf countries that are not willing to take care of them, even in the trying times of corona virus. Reports are coming in that low wage migrant workers

Canada: Over 200 Ontario workers have filed for work refusal fearing coronavirus, yet no reply from MOL

Canada: Over 200 Ontario workers have filed for work refusal fearing coronavirus, yet no reply from MOL

Since the coronavirus outbreak, many workers have feared to catch the virus because of a lack of safety measures. More than 200 workers in Ontario, Canada, have filed for work refusal, but the Ontario Ministry

Qatar Worker’s Crisis in Education

Qatar Worker’s Crisis in Education

Foreign workers in Qatar continue to suffer from discrimination in various aspects of life, including the field of education, which has drawn international criticism. In this context, the United Nations expert has warned to assess

Workers sufferings in Qatar in coronavirus time !

Workers sufferings in Qatar in coronavirus time !

The Qatari government continues to uphold its position in denying the violations that foreign workers, especially those who work in the 2022 World Cup facilities, are exposed to, but the spread of the Corona virus

HRW calls on Thai Government to ensure healthcare workers are properly equipped to safely carry out their duties

HRW calls on Thai Government to ensure healthcare workers are properly equipped to safely carry out their duties

Overall, Thailand had 2.04 health professionals working in OPS-affiliated public facilities per 1,000 population on average with a range between 0.83 and 3.98. This figure could be broken down into 0.27 for doctors, 1.56 for