Tag #Labor Rights

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South Korean Worker's 80-Day Protest Highlights Labor Inequality

Kim Hyung-soo, a 52-year-old subcontracted worker at Hanwha Ocean shipyard in South Korea, has been protesting for 80 days on a 30-meter-high pole near his company's office, demanding equal pay and working conditions compared to regular employees, highlighting the growing inequality within the count...

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Glovo's Troubled Transition to Direct Employment in Spain

Facing legal action for using false freelancers, Glovo announced a new labor model in Spain on December 2, 2024, but unions allege it is using subcontracting firms and offering outdated contracts, leading to ongoing investigations and disputes.

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Turkey's Minimum Wage Erosion Sparks Political Debate

CHP leader Özgür Özel visited DİSK to discuss minimum wage increases, criticizing TÜİK for concealing inflation data and emphasizing the urgent need for adjustments due to the significant erosion of the minimum wage's purchasing power.

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Mexico's 2025 PTU Payment Deadline and Penalties

Mexican companies must pay employee profit-sharing (PTU) by May 30 (companies) or June 29 (individuals) in 2025; failure to pay results in fines up to 565,700 pesos, while PTU is taxable if exceeding 4,182 pesos.

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Colombia: Deadliest Country for Trade Unionists

Colombia is the deadliest country for trade unionists globally, with at least 11 murdered in the year to March 2024, according to the ITUC; attacks are linked to the country's long conflict and illegal economies, impacting labor rights and stability.

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Soma Disaster Spurs Independent Miners' Union

The Soma mine disaster in Turkey, which killed 301 workers in 2014, led to the creation of the Independent Mine Workers' Union after the DISK union's withdrawal, highlighting systemic failures in worker protection and union representation.

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Liberia to Audit Foreign Work Permits Amidst Job Crisis

Facing pressure from the Liberian Senate and public, the Ministry of Labour announced a nationwide audit of work permits for foreign nationals, starting June 2, 2025, to address permit abuse and protect Liberian jobs, following concerns over the issuance of 10,974 permits in 2024 and accusations of ...

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UK Rail Nationalization: Outsourcing Undermines Public Ownership

The UK's rail nationalization faces challenges due to continued outsourcing of essential services, creating a two-tier workforce, costing approximately £400 million annually in lost potential investment, and disproportionately affecting minority ethnic communities. Growing support for insourcing off...

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Landini Highlights Social Issues at Emmaus Community Visit

CGIL Secretary General Maurizio Landini visited the Emmaus community in Villafranca, Italy, on Saturday to discuss social issues, including migration, housing, and upcoming referendums, highlighting the importance of voter participation and the need for a national housing plan.

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Qantas Faces Penalties for Illegal Worker Dismissals During COVID-19

Qantas faces penalties in Federal Court for illegally sacking 1820 ground staff during the COVID-19 pandemic to save $100 million annually; the airline argues it was a mistake, while the union seeks a $121 million penalty.

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AKP Mayor Accused of Assaulting Municipal Worker in Turkey

Altindağ Mayor Veysel Tiryaki, an AKP member, is accused of assaulting municipal worker Muhammed Sadık Erdoğan, who claims he was beaten and threatened with death, following previous violent clashes with workers protesting unfair labor practices and low wages.

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\"Trump Nominee Jeopardizes US Federal Heat Standard for Workers\"\

Donald Trump's nomination of David Keeling, a former executive at UPS and Amazon, to lead OSHA threatens the creation of a federal heat standard designed to protect 36 million workers, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest and the rollback of worker safety regulations in the face of...

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