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US Funding Cut to ILO Threatens American Businesses
The White House's proposed $107 million cut to the International Labour Organization (ILO) jeopardizes US business interests by silencing their voice in setting international labor standards and potentially exposing them to unfair competition.
US Funding Cut to ILO Threatens American Businesses
The White House's proposed $107 million cut to the International Labour Organization (ILO) jeopardizes US business interests by silencing their voice in setting international labor standards and potentially exposing them to unfair competition.
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60% Bias Score
WHO, WMO Warn of Extreme Heat's Impact on Global Worker Health
The WHO and WMO issued a joint report highlighting the escalating risks of extreme heat on global worker health, particularly in sectors like agriculture and construction, urging governments and employers to implement heat action plans to mitigate the impacts on productivity and well-being. Over 2.4...
WHO, WMO Warn of Extreme Heat's Impact on Global Worker Health
The WHO and WMO issued a joint report highlighting the escalating risks of extreme heat on global worker health, particularly in sectors like agriculture and construction, urging governments and employers to implement heat action plans to mitigate the impacts on productivity and well-being. Over 2.4...
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32% Bias Score
Global Child Labor Declines, but Challenges Persist in Sub-Saharan Africa
Global child labor fell to 138 million in 2025 from 160 million in 2020, but remains a significant problem, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa where poverty and climate change worsen the situation, highlighting the need for stronger government policies and increased funding for poverty reduction and e...
Global Child Labor Declines, but Challenges Persist in Sub-Saharan Africa
Global child labor fell to 138 million in 2025 from 160 million in 2020, but remains a significant problem, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa where poverty and climate change worsen the situation, highlighting the need for stronger government policies and increased funding for poverty reduction and e...
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36% Bias Score
Child Labor Declines, but Millions Remain Exploited
On World Day Against Child Labour, new data reveals a 20 million decrease in child labor since 2020, yet millions remain exploited, primarily in agriculture and Sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting persistent poverty and lack of educational opportunities.
Child Labor Declines, but Millions Remain Exploited
On World Day Against Child Labour, new data reveals a 20 million decrease in child labor since 2020, yet millions remain exploited, primarily in agriculture and Sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting persistent poverty and lack of educational opportunities.
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28% Bias Score
EU Workplace Accidents in 2022: A 4.6% Decrease but Persistent Concerns
In 2022, the European Union reported 2.97 million non-fatal and 3,286 fatal workplace accidents, a 4.6% decrease since 2017; manufacturing, health, and construction sectors saw the highest accident rates; and a global decline in labor inspectors raises concerns about future workplace safety.
EU Workplace Accidents in 2022: A 4.6% Decrease but Persistent Concerns
In 2022, the European Union reported 2.97 million non-fatal and 3,286 fatal workplace accidents, a 4.6% decrease since 2017; manufacturing, health, and construction sectors saw the highest accident rates; and a global decline in labor inspectors raises concerns about future workplace safety.
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40% Bias Score
Supreme Court Changes Dismissal Law
Spain's Supreme Court ruled on November 13th that companies cannot dismiss employees without a prior hearing, overturning a 40-year-old precedent and aligning with international labor standards following a Balearic Islands court case.
Supreme Court Changes Dismissal Law
Spain's Supreme Court ruled on November 13th that companies cannot dismiss employees without a prior hearing, overturning a 40-year-old precedent and aligning with international labor standards following a Balearic Islands court case.
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28% Bias Score
WHO and WMO Report Highlights Urgent Need for Action on Heat Stress in the Workplace
A new report from the WHO and WMO reveals that over 2.4 billion workers globally are exposed to extreme heat, resulting in over 22.85 million workplace accidents and nearly 19,000 deaths annually; the report calls for immediate action to mitigate the escalating impact.
WHO and WMO Report Highlights Urgent Need for Action on Heat Stress in the Workplace
A new report from the WHO and WMO reveals that over 2.4 billion workers globally are exposed to extreme heat, resulting in over 22.85 million workplace accidents and nearly 19,000 deaths annually; the report calls for immediate action to mitigate the escalating impact.
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28% Bias Score
Child Labor Declines, but Challenges Persist Amidst Global Issues
A UNICEF and ILO analysis reveals a decrease in child labor from 160 million in 2020 to 138 million in 2024, though challenges remain due to poverty and conflict; the problem persists in high-income countries, often hidden in agriculture and informal work.
Child Labor Declines, but Challenges Persist Amidst Global Issues
A UNICEF and ILO analysis reveals a decrease in child labor from 160 million in 2020 to 138 million in 2024, though challenges remain due to poverty and conflict; the problem persists in high-income countries, often hidden in agriculture and informal work.
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24% Bias Score
Global Child Labor Declines, but 138 Million Remain
A new Unicef and ILO report shows a global decrease of over 20 million children in child labor since 2020, mainly in Asia and the Pacific, but with an increase in Sub-Saharan Africa; 138 million children still work, mostly in agriculture, highlighting economic disparities and supply chain issues.
Global Child Labor Declines, but 138 Million Remain
A new Unicef and ILO report shows a global decrease of over 20 million children in child labor since 2020, mainly in Asia and the Pacific, but with an increase in Sub-Saharan Africa; 138 million children still work, mostly in agriculture, highlighting economic disparities and supply chain issues.
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44% Bias Score
ITUC Files ILO Complaint Against Saudi Arabia for Migrant Worker Exploitation
The ITUC filed a formal complaint with the ILO against Saudi Arabia for exploiting and killing migrant workers; this occurred on the same day Saudi Arabia and the ILO renewed their cooperation to improve working conditions, though unions disagree with the ILO's assessment of Saudi Arabia's labor pro...
ITUC Files ILO Complaint Against Saudi Arabia for Migrant Worker Exploitation
The ITUC filed a formal complaint with the ILO against Saudi Arabia for exploiting and killing migrant workers; this occurred on the same day Saudi Arabia and the ILO renewed their cooperation to improve working conditions, though unions disagree with the ILO's assessment of Saudi Arabia's labor pro...
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48% Bias Score
Turkey's Missing Child Labor Data Hinders Solutions
According to a 2019 report by Turkey's TÜİK, 720,000 children worked in Turkey, representing almost 5% of the population; however, TÜİK has since stopped releasing data on child labor, despite a 2005 law and significant EU funding, hindering efforts to combat this pervasive problem.
Turkey's Missing Child Labor Data Hinders Solutions
According to a 2019 report by Turkey's TÜİK, 720,000 children worked in Turkey, representing almost 5% of the population; however, TÜİK has since stopped releasing data on child labor, despite a 2005 law and significant EU funding, hindering efforts to combat this pervasive problem.
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60% Bias Score
FIFA to Award 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia Amid Human Rights Concerns
Two days before the FIFA's official confirmation of Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2034 World Cup, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights pledged support for upholding migrant worker standards during preparations, amid concerns echoing the 2022 Qatar World Cup controversies and despite Saudi Ara...
FIFA to Award 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia Amid Human Rights Concerns
Two days before the FIFA's official confirmation of Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2034 World Cup, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights pledged support for upholding migrant worker standards during preparations, amid concerns echoing the 2022 Qatar World Cup controversies and despite Saudi Ara...
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40% Bias Score
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