Workers' Rights

From: Inside Story
Are Macron’s pension reform plans unfair to French workers?
Strikes have been held across France to protest against proposals to raise the retirement age.
Published On 7 Feb 2023
From: The Listening Post
Ghosts of Gujarat: India bans the BBC’s Modi film
A documentary on Modi’s role in 2002 Gujarat riots causes a media maelstrom in India. Plus, UK press vs labour unions.
Published On 28 Jan 2023
S Korean spy agency raids unions over suspected North Korea link
The National Intelligence Service and police raided the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions and an affiliate in Seoul.
Published On 18 Jan 2023
New Zimbabwe law threatens health workers with jail over strikes
The law, signed last week, imposes punishments of up to six months in jail for defiant workers or union leaders.
Published On 12 Jan 2023

NHS healthcare staff calling for better pay and work conditions are pushing ahead with another round of strikes.

We look at the future of the workplace, the boss-worker power struggle and why job unhappiness is so high.

A growing number of strikes and labour protests is threatening industries all over the world.

Anger and frustration in China as repeated lockdowns limit economic activity and isolate millions.

Trade unions representing some 800,000 public servants demand pay rises amid increasing cost of living.

US student-workers head to picket line amid a cost-of-living crisis that has left many struggling to afford housing.

Officials say those who died in the fire include nine Indians and a Bangladesh national.

Under pressure, Premier Ford says he will repeal law forcing 55,000 workers to accept contract in Canadian province.

Union denounces legislation banning strikes, imposing contracts on 55,000 workers as ‘trampling’ on their rights.

From November, New York City will require employers to disclose salary ranges, the latest city trying to close pay gaps.

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