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Thailand's Ministry of Labour is implementing a significant overhaul to combat undocumented foreign workers, citing concerns that they are taking jobs away from Thai nationals. The overhaul aims to prevent a range of social issues associated with unmonitored foreign labour. Migrant workers are acknowledged as essential contributors to
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In a shocking turn of events, a double airstrike on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza, killed five journalists and four health workers, sparking widespread condemnation from international media and humanitarian organizations. The victims included Hussam Al-Masri, a Reuters contractor; Mohammed Salama, an Al Jazeera camera operator; Mariam Abu Dagga,
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African workers' organizations are seeking clear recognition of their rights in the face of climate change, despite efforts to transition to clean energy. The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa), representing workers across the continent, asserts that African governments have neglected labour rights in public
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The Trump administration has faced criticism for its response to natural disasters, particularly following the devastating impact of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. In an open letter, over 180 current and former employees of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) expressed their concerns about the agency's leadership, citing budget
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More than 20 employees of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have been suspended after signing an open letter to Congress criticizing the agency under the Trump administration. The letter, known as the "Katrina Declaration," criticized FEMA's leadership and its response to disasters, including Hurricane Katrina,
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Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has introduced significant wage increases for the state's civil servants and public sector workers. The new minimum wage is set at N104,000, a substantial increase from the previous N76,000. The decision was made during a meeting with labor union leaders at
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Governor Uzodimma of Imo State has approved a new minimum wage of N104,000 for civil servants, one of the highest in the country. The announcement was made during a meeting with labour union leaders at the Government House in Owerri, as part of the administration's commitment to
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Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has announced a significant increase in the minimum wage for civil servants in the state, making it one of the highest-paying in the country. The new wage, set at N104,000, is a substantial raise from the previous minimum wage of N76,000. This
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A critical meeting of the Tripartite Consultative Committee (TCC) has aimed to amend the labour law to make it easier for workers to form trade unions and engage in collective bargaining. The meeting brought together representatives from the government, owners, and workers to fine-tune proposals for amending the labour law
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The Turkish government has introduced changes to the labor law regarding employee notifications, making it possible for employers to send certain notifications digitally, provided that employees have given their written consent. The Law No. 7555, also known as the Amendment Law, published in the Official Gazette on 24.07.2025,
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Retail staff in Scotland are being encouraged to report incidents of abuse, violence, and threats as the Protection of Workers legislation marks its fourth anniversary. Introduced in 2021, the legislation created a specific offense for assaulting, threatening, or abusing retail workers, with harsher sentences for those enforcing age restrictions. Since
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Egypt's new labor law, officially enacted in May 2025 and effective from 1 September 2025, marks a significant shift in the country's employment landscape. The law aims to protect workers, modernize employment relations, and align national labor standards with international conventions. Key highlights of the new
