Tag #Labor Rights

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BYD Contractor Denies Slavery Claims in Brazil Amid Rising EV Tariffs

Jinjiang Group, a contractor for BYD's Brazilian car factory, denies accusations of employing 163 Chinese workers in "slavery-like conditions", citing translation errors and cultural misunderstandings, while Brazil plans to increase EV import tariffs to 35% in 2026.

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Australian Children's Clothing Store Fined $5.1 Million for Worker Exploitation

Blue Sky Kids Land, a Sydney-based children's clothing store, was fined over $5.1 million for underpaying four Chinese migrant workers by up to 60 percent of their entitlements and obstructing Fair Work inspectors; directors Guo Dong Gu and Fei Rong Yang were also fined personally.

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Andalusian Journalism Awards Highlight Fight Against Misinformation and Precarious Employment

Andalusian President Juanma Moreno lauded the recipients of the Andalusian Journalism Awards on Friday, emphasizing the vital role of investigative journalism in combating misinformation while highlighting the precarious employment situation of some journalists and the symbolic representation of the...

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Amazon Settles OSHA Workplace Safety Case for $145,000

OSHA and Amazon settled allegations of hazardous workplace conditions, resulting in a $145,000 penalty for Amazon, mandatory corporate-wide ergonomic improvements, and increased OSHA oversight at ten facilities with high injury complaints, but not affecting the U.S. Attorney's Office investigation i...

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China Expands Occupational Disease Coverage

China updated its occupational disease catalog on Monday, adding carpal tunnel syndrome for manufacturing workers and PTSD for emergency personnel, effective August 1, 2025, reflecting international standards and addressing evolving work conditions.

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Amasra Mine Disaster Trial: Survivors Demand Justice

The 10th hearing of the Amasra mine disaster trial in Bartın, Turkey, featured emotional testimony from survivors who described the horrific explosion and demanded justice for the 43 miners killed due to negligence and safety failures, with the prosecution seeking sentences of up to 1,123 years for ...

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Teleperformance Greece Accused of Mass Union Dismissals and Employee Exploitation

Teleperformance Greece, a multinational call center, faces accusations of mass union dismissals, intense employee pressure, and exploitation of foreign workers; the company cites awards and legal compliance in response, while workers demand better conditions and a collective bargaining agreement.

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Amazon Workers Stage Largest-Ever US Strike Amidst Safety Concerns

Thousands of Amazon warehouse and delivery workers, represented by the Teamsters, are striking at multiple facilities nationwide, citing unsafe working conditions and unfair labor practices, including industry-leading injury rates, during the peak holiday shipping season.

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Teleperformance Greece Faces Accusations of Union Busting Through Contract Terminations"

In Greece, Teleperformance is accused of retaliatory contract terminations against approximately 30 union members, including its vice-president, following union demands for better wages and working conditions, prompting strikes and legal action.

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Belgium Grants Comprehensive Labor Rights to Sex Workers

Belgium's new law, effective December 2023, grants sex workers comprehensive labor rights including paid leave, pensions, and maternity benefits, making it a global leader in protecting this often-vulnerable workforce.

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Amazon Rejected Safety Recommendations Despite Link to Increased Worker Injuries

A Senate investigation found that Amazon knew of the link between its high production quotas and increased worker injuries but rejected safety recommendations to prioritize customer experience, while a separate CBS investigation revealed that Amazon trucking contractors have higher safety violation ...

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"Mexico's Judicial Budget Cut Sparks Worker Protests"

"Mexico's Chamber of Deputies approved a 14.042 billion peso (16.5%) budget cut for the Judicial Branch in 2025, prompting protests from Supreme Court and Judiciary Council workers who fear job losses and reduced benefits, contradicting Article 10 of the judicial reform."

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