Tag #Labor Rights

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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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Good Health and Well-being
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Dutch Zzp Regulations Impact Vulnerable Migrants

An informational meeting in Haarlem helped refugees and migrants understand upcoming changes to Dutch self-employed (zzp) regulations, revealing widespread unawareness of tax and labor rights among those unknowingly working as zzp'ers, some of whom accumulated significant debt due to this lack of kn...

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"FIFA Awards 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia Amid Human Rights Concerns"

"Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup received a record-high score of 419.8 despite documented human rights abuses and the deaths of 884 Bangladeshi migrant workers this year, prompting criticism from human rights organizations and raising questions about FIFA's evaluation process."

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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TÜRK-İŞ Rejects MÜSİAD's Minimum Wage Proposal as Insufficient

TÜRK-İŞ head Ergün Atalay rejected MÜSİAD's minimum wage suggestion as inadequate, demanding a livable wage considering inflation and the needs of 9 million workers, including retirees, emphasizing the current wage's insufficiency.

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Wisconsin Judge Overturns Act 10, Reigniting Labor Rights Battle

A Wisconsin judge overturned Act 10, a 2011 law restricting collective bargaining for most public employees, setting off another round of legal battles and reigniting the debate over labor rights in the state.

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Belgium Grants Full Labor Rights to Sex Workers

Belgium grants sex workers full labor rights starting Sunday, including health insurance, paid leave, and pensions, following its 2022 decriminalization of sex work, but challenges remain in protecting vulnerable populations.

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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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"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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Wisconsin Judge Strikes Down Parts of Act 10, Restoring Collective Bargaining Rights

A Wisconsin judge declared portions of Act 10, a 2011 law curbing public sector collective bargaining, unconstitutional, potentially restoring bargaining rights to thousands of state employees and reversing negative impacts on pay, benefits, and working conditions; Republicans plan to appeal.

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Mexico's 'Silla Law' Mandates Chairs for Standing Jobs

The Mexican Senate unanimously passed the 'Silla Law,' requiring employers to provide chairs or breaks for employees who must stand for long periods, addressing health risks and aiming to improve workplace conditions, particularly for women.

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Wisconsin Judge Overturns Act 10, Reigniting Labor Battle

A Wisconsin judge overturned the state's 2011 Act 10, which restricted collective bargaining for public employees, sparking immediate appeals and raising questions about the state Supreme Court's upcoming election.

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Belgium Grants Sex Workers Full Labor Rights in Legal Breakthrough

Belgium grants sex workers full labor rights starting Sunday, including health insurance, paid leave, and pensions, a legal breakthrough following 2022 decriminalization but facing challenges protecting marginalized workers.

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