Labour Rights

‘In a hot oven’: India heatwaves take a toll on most vulnerable
Impoverished labourers say despite record-breaking temperatures they have little choice but to work outdoors.
Published On 30 May 2023
Cambodia condemned after union leader jailed over casino strike
Chhim Sithar found guilty of ‘incitement’ over strikes that began in 2021 when NagaWorld fired more than 1,300 staff.
Published On 25 May 2023
Canada’s tax authority reaches deal with 35,000 striking workers
Tentative Canada Revenue Agency deal ends two-week strike, one of the largest labour actions in the country’s history.
Published On 4 May 2023
Hollywood writers go on strike: Here is what to know
The Writers Guild of America says it supports a work stoppage after failing to reach an agreement for higher pay.
Published On 2 May 2023

Nearly 300 protesters arrested as more than 100 police officers wounded during protests against pension reform.

Workers and labour unions protest against government policies in France, Italy and the Netherlands.

Millions of workers and activists mark the day with rallies, protests to demand better working conditions and salaries.

Increase of 6.25 percent after four-year freeze draws criticism from social welfare groups.

After years of exploitation and abuse, Hong Kong’s 340,000 migrant domestic workers are fighting back in the courts.

Non-profit PERKAWIS supports sex workers with education about health, financial issues and the law.

The judge issued an interim injunction preventing Meta and local partner Sama from terminating moderators’ contracts.

Human rights activists have criticised Ethiopia’s continuing recruitment of women for domestic work in Saudi Arabia.

The bill passed by a large margin and is expected to be signed by Chilean President Gabriel Boric.

Kenya’s annual interest payments on domestic debt alone have surged from $1.34bn to $5.09bn in almost a decade.

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