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On Falling: Exploitation in the European Gig Economy
On Falling" documents the daily life of Aurora, a Portuguese gig worker in a Scottish distribution center, revealing the exploitative nature of gig work within the European Union and its impact on workers' physical and mental health through chaotic work conditions and low pay.
On Falling: Exploitation in the European Gig Economy
On Falling" documents the daily life of Aurora, a Portuguese gig worker in a Scottish distribution center, revealing the exploitative nature of gig work within the European Union and its impact on workers' physical and mental health through chaotic work conditions and low pay.
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44% Bias Score
Bolivian Gold Boom: Environmental Costs and Exploitative Labor
Rising gold prices have driven a mining boom in Bolivia's Los Yungas region, causing environmental damage and exploitative labor practices within cooperatives, where miners work up to 15 days straight for low, uncertain pay, hoping to become shareholders.
Bolivian Gold Boom: Environmental Costs and Exploitative Labor
Rising gold prices have driven a mining boom in Bolivia's Los Yungas region, causing environmental damage and exploitative labor practices within cooperatives, where miners work up to 15 days straight for low, uncertain pay, hoping to become shareholders.
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40% Bias Score
Mulliez Family's €1 Billion Dividend Amidst Auchan Job Cuts Sparks Controversy
A 'Cash Investigation' report exposes the Mulliez family's €1 billion dividend payout alongside job cuts at Auchan, highlighting their opaque business model and raising concerns about labor practices within their vast retail empire, including potential human rights violations in their Chinese supply...
Mulliez Family's €1 Billion Dividend Amidst Auchan Job Cuts Sparks Controversy
A 'Cash Investigation' report exposes the Mulliez family's €1 billion dividend payout alongside job cuts at Auchan, highlighting their opaque business model and raising concerns about labor practices within their vast retail empire, including potential human rights violations in their Chinese supply...
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56% Bias Score
Netherlands to Phase Out Migrant Worker Housing Cost Deductions by 2030
The Netherlands will phase out employer deductions for housing costs from migrant workers' minimum wages by 2030, starting with a 5% annual decrease from January 2026, aiming to combat exploitation where employers profit from inflated housing costs.
Netherlands to Phase Out Migrant Worker Housing Cost Deductions by 2030
The Netherlands will phase out employer deductions for housing costs from migrant workers' minimum wages by 2030, starting with a 5% annual decrease from January 2026, aiming to combat exploitation where employers profit from inflated housing costs.
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36% Bias Score
Central Asian Migrants Shift Focus from Russia Amidst Economic Hardship and Repatriation
Facing economic hardship in Russia and increased pressure after last year's Moscow terrorist attack, Central Asian migrants are increasingly seeking work in South Korea and Western countries, despite challenges such as illegal work, police crackdowns, and fraudulent job offers; remittances from Sout...
Central Asian Migrants Shift Focus from Russia Amidst Economic Hardship and Repatriation
Facing economic hardship in Russia and increased pressure after last year's Moscow terrorist attack, Central Asian migrants are increasingly seeking work in South Korea and Western countries, despite challenges such as illegal work, police crackdowns, and fraudulent job offers; remittances from Sout...
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44% Bias Score
163 Chinese Workers Rescued From BYD Construction Site in Brazil
Brazilian authorities rescued 163 Chinese workers from a BYD car factory construction site in Bahia on December 23, 2024, due to suspected slave-like conditions, including withheld passports and wages, prompting a temporary work visa suspension for BYD.
163 Chinese Workers Rescued From BYD Construction Site in Brazil
Brazilian authorities rescued 163 Chinese workers from a BYD car factory construction site in Bahia on December 23, 2024, due to suspected slave-like conditions, including withheld passports and wages, prompting a temporary work visa suspension for BYD.
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52% Bias Score
Pennsylvania Man Pleads Guilty to Harboring Undocumented Workers, Tax Evasion
Andy Ha, a Pennsylvania resident, pleaded guilty to harboring at least 25 undocumented workers for financial gain and failing to pay over \$3.1 million in employment taxes, highlighting exploitation of vulnerable workers and significant tax evasion in Charleroi, Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania Man Pleads Guilty to Harboring Undocumented Workers, Tax Evasion
Andy Ha, a Pennsylvania resident, pleaded guilty to harboring at least 25 undocumented workers for financial gain and failing to pay over \$3.1 million in employment taxes, highlighting exploitation of vulnerable workers and significant tax evasion in Charleroi, Pennsylvania.
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44% Bias Score
Athens' Ultra-Cheap Clothing Stores: Ethical and Environmental Concerns
In Athens, Greece, inexpensive clothing stores selling plastic costumes and cheaply made clothing are prevalent, especially around holidays like Carnival, raising ethical and environmental concerns about labor practices and unsustainable consumption habits.
Athens' Ultra-Cheap Clothing Stores: Ethical and Environmental Concerns
In Athens, Greece, inexpensive clothing stores selling plastic costumes and cheaply made clothing are prevalent, especially around holidays like Carnival, raising ethical and environmental concerns about labor practices and unsustainable consumption habits.
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68% Bias Score
Netherlands to Phase Out Housing Cost Deductions from Migrant Workers' Wages by 2030
The Dutch government plans to phase out the ability of employers to deduct housing costs from migrant workers' minimum wages by 2030, addressing exploitative practices while encouraging responsible employer-provided housing.
Netherlands to Phase Out Housing Cost Deductions from Migrant Workers' Wages by 2030
The Dutch government plans to phase out the ability of employers to deduct housing costs from migrant workers' minimum wages by 2030, addressing exploitative practices while encouraging responsible employer-provided housing.
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40% Bias Score
Karachi Salt Miners Face Exploitation, Health Risks
Karachi's Hawks Bay salt miners earn 600 rupees daily for collecting 100 sacks (60-75kg each) of salt, facing severe health risks from sun exposure, salt burns, and lack of safety equipment, while systemic issues and the absence of labor protections leave them vulnerable.
Karachi Salt Miners Face Exploitation, Health Risks
Karachi's Hawks Bay salt miners earn 600 rupees daily for collecting 100 sacks (60-75kg each) of salt, facing severe health risks from sun exposure, salt burns, and lack of safety equipment, while systemic issues and the absence of labor protections leave them vulnerable.
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36% Bias Score
Brazilian Authorities Rescue 163 Chinese Workers From BYD Factory
Brazilian labor authorities rescued 163 Chinese workers from "slave-like" conditions at BYD's Camacari factory construction site on December 23rd, resulting in the factory's closure and a debate about the balance between attracting Chinese investment and upholding labor standards.
Brazilian Authorities Rescue 163 Chinese Workers From BYD Factory
Brazilian labor authorities rescued 163 Chinese workers from "slave-like" conditions at BYD's Camacari factory construction site on December 23rd, resulting in the factory's closure and a debate about the balance between attracting Chinese investment and upholding labor standards.
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48% Bias Score
163 Chinese Workers Found in Poor Conditions at BYD Construction Site in Brazil
Brazilian authorities discovered 163 Chinese workers in alleged "slavery-like" conditions at a BYD electric vehicle factory construction site in Camacari, prompting BYD to terminate its contract with the contractor and sparking an ongoing investigation.
163 Chinese Workers Found in Poor Conditions at BYD Construction Site in Brazil
Brazilian authorities discovered 163 Chinese workers in alleged "slavery-like" conditions at a BYD electric vehicle factory construction site in Camacari, prompting BYD to terminate its contract with the contractor and sparking an ongoing investigation.
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40% Bias Score
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