Category: workers
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Amazon closures a ‘slap in the face’ to Quebec workers, union says
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Breadcrumb links news More than 1,700 full-time employees will lose their jobs as the e-commerce giant closes all of its operations in the province, including its warehouses. Posted on January 22, 2025 • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or log in if…
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McDonald’s faces legal challenge from over 700 workers amid harassment claims
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Hundreds of current and former McDonald’s employees – some as young as 19 – have joined legal action against the fast food giant over allegations of bullying, sexual assault and harassment across more than 450 outlets in the UK. The complaint, filed through law firm Leigh Day, follows a new…
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TYRLC: Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon Once Again Disrespects Workers’ Rights and Undermines Canada
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This section is Partnership content provided The content in this section is provided by GlobeNewswire for the purposes of press release distribution on behalf of its clients. Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by Globe Newswire Breadcrumb links Globe Newswire Article writer: Posted on December 14, 2024 • 2 min…
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North Korean Operatives Steal Billions As IT Workers
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For many years, cybersecurity threats such as hacking and identity theft have affected not only individual accounts, but also companies and organizations. Many governments point the finger at North Korea as the likely location of these hackers who have cost the global economy billions of dollars. Now, reports from Cyber…
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Gail’s chairman warns Labour’s workers’ rights plans may threaten businesses
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Luke Johnson, chairman of the Gale bakery chain and a prominent businessman, has warned that some of his companies “may not survive” under Labour’s proposed labor rights reforms. Speaking before the Employment Rights Bill Committee, Johnson expressed concerns about the additional costs and complexities the legislation could impose on small…
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Ukrainian energy workers carry out repairs despite Russia’s pounding of the country’s power grid
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Breadcrumb links PMN BMN Business Article writer: Associated Press Ilya Novikov Posted on November 29, 2024 • 3 minutes read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or log in if you have an account. Article content On a bright winter’s day, workers at a Ukrainian thermal…
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Vauxhall workers face 140-mile relocation or job loss as Stellantis shuts factory
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Car maker giant Stellantis has announced plans to close its 120-year-old factory that makes many Vauxhall cars, leaving more than 1,000 employees with the daunting dilemma of moving 140 miles north or losing their jobs. The $205 billion carmaker said it plans to cease operations at its Luton truck manufacturing…
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Enforced office mandates drive workers to seek flexible roles
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According to new research, an increasing number of employees are leaving companies that impose strict office attendance requirements. Recruiters have reported a significant increase in job applications from employees at companies that require full-time office attendance, with two-thirds of recruiters surveyed noticing this trend. Findings from a study commissioned by…
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Company hopes ‘overtime savings’ benefit will boost employee retention among seasonal workers
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Companies that hire seasonal workers often have trouble retaining them, and for good reason. Fluctuating work hours can leave employees financially strapped during the off-peak season, giving them no choice but to look elsewhere for work. But one company is offering a new benefits program in hopes of solving this…
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State changes tune on SHA premiums for informal workers, to allow monthly payments
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The Government has temporarily revised its Social Health Authority (SHA) payment policy, to provide relief to informal sector workers who may struggle with lump sum contributions. Non-salaried individuals will now have the option to pay their SHA premiums monthly instead of the previously scheduled annual lump sum. Under the gazetted…
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Enhance labour rights for gig workers
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The rise of the global gig economy, where more people work as freelancers and side gigs, driven by increased access to smartphones and internet connectivity, has transformed the employment landscape in Kenya. This has heralded a new era of flexibility, autonomy and remote working. Platforms such as Uber, Boltt, Jumia,…
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Enhance labour rights for gig workers
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The rise of the global gig economy, where more people work as freelancers and side gigs, driven by increased access to smartphones and internet connectivity, has transformed the employment landscape in Kenya. This has heralded a new era of flexibility, autonomy and remote working. Platforms such as Uber, Boltt, Jumia,…
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Nearly Half Of Workers Are Refusing Promotions. Here’s Why 42% Are Asking, ‘How Do I Get Out Of This?’
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Promotions used to be a dream. The corner office, the fancy title, and the big paycheck were all part of what was once considered the ideal career path. But nowadays, things are changing. A surprising number of people say “no, thanks” to promotions that their managers believe are the ultimate…
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6 out of 10 CEOs are ‘digitally illiterate’, according to their workers
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Since the advent of ChatGPT, the world’s largest companies have been quick to talk about their adoption of cutting-edge AI tools. However, a growing number of its employees are frustrated by their bosses’ “digital illiteracy,” which is holding them back from realizing the productivity gains promised with AI. Research conducted…
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No end for Boeing labor strike as workers reject latest contract proposal
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Breadcrumb links PMN BMN Business Article writer: Associated Press David Koenig and Manuel Valdes Published on October 24, 2024 • 5 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or log in if you have an account. Article content SEATTLE (AP) — Boeing factory workers voted…
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Rayner’s workers’ rights overhaul could cost employers up to £5bn annually, government warns
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Angela Rayner’s ambitious reform of workers’ rights could burden UK employers with nearly £5 billion in extra costs every year, according to an impact assessment published by the government. The reforms proposed in the Employment Rights Bill could lead companies to raise prices, cut wages, or reduce investment as they…
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Rayner’s workers’ rights overhaul could cost employers up to £5bn annually, government warns
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Angela Rayner’s ambitious reform of workers’ rights could burden UK employers with nearly £5 billion in extra costs every year, according to an impact assessment published by the government. The reforms proposed in the Employment Rights Bill could lead companies to raise prices, cut wages, or reduce investment as they…
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Ontario workers ready to use the power of many to hold the Ford government to account
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Article content TORONTO, Oct. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the Ontario Legislature resumes after a 19-week summer recess, the Ontario Federation of Labor (OFL) is ready to remind the Ford government that what Ontarians really want is affordability and decent work. , and good public services — not the…
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Arizona and Massachusetts will decide if the minimum wage should be lower for workers who get tipped
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Mel Nichols, a 37-year-old bartender in Phoenix, Arizona, earns $30 to $50 an hour with tips. But uncertainty about how much you’ll make each day is a constant source of stress. “For every good day, there are three bad days,” said Nichols, who has worked in the service industry since…
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Greek port workers block Israel bound arms consignment
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A shipment sent from North Macedonia to the Greek port of Piraeus for loading onto a ship sailing to Israel was blocked by protesting port workers belonging to the Greek ENEDEP union of cargo handling workers. Port workers claimed that the container was carrying weapons destined for Israel. Reuters reported…