Workers
Healthcare support workers employed by Swansea Bay University Health Board staged a protest yesterday, calling for fair pay after the health board pulled a deal to correct years of underpayment. The workers, who are predominantly female and low-paid, had been awaiting compensation in their pay packets in November to end
Workers
A prolonged government shutdown has led to unprecedented measures for the Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), as nearly 1,400 employees have been furloughed, while 400 remain on the job without pay. Meanwhile, thousands of government contractors have been retained to continue working until the
Workers
Falkirk Council has been praised for its willingness to review and upgrade the roles of its frontline home care staff, following a year-long dispute over pay and recognition. The union, GMB Scotland, led negotiations for the workers, who had been arguing that their skills and experience were undervalued and that
Workers
The US government shutdown has forced the furlough of over 1,400 employees at the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), while 400 workers will remain on the job to maintain safety and security, according to a spokesman for the Department of Energy. This is the first time NNSA staff have
Workers
India's national minimum wage rate has not been revised in eight years, leaving millions of workers vulnerable to poverty. The National Floor Level Minimum Wage (NFLMW), a non-binding measure, has remained unchanged since 2017, despite the need for its revision to account for the rise in the consumer
Workers
U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright announced on Monday that approximately 1,400 National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) employees received furlough notices as the federal government shutdown entered its third week, marking the first furlough in the NNSA's 25-year history. The Department of Energy confirmed the figures,
Workers
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Akwa Ibom State chapter, has called on the Federal Government to adopt improved welfare measures for doctors across the country. The association's demand comes after the Akwa Ibom State Government announced a new salary and allowances package for medical personnel, effective from November
Coronaviruses
In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore have examined the potential geographic legacy of public health surveillance on vulnerable urban populations. Through a critical legal geographical approach, they investigated the deployment of wastewater surveillance on low-skilled migrant workers in Singapore, a community crucial
Workers
Pakistan's home-based women workers face a web of invisibility, exploitation, and economic disparity, contributing significantly to the country's informal economy but denied fair wages and recognition. These women produce goods for local and export markets, yet are outside the legal definition of 'workers,' making
Workers
President Trump's plan to charge employers $100,000 for new H-1B visas aims to address concerns about "systemic abuse" of the program, leading to the displacement of U.S. workers and driving down wages. This plan has significant implications for government contractors, including Amazon Web Services
Workers
Investigators at the University of Botswana have highlighted the need for inclusive health policies in Botswana, particularly for migrant populations who face barriers to accessing HIV prevention and treatment services, including antiretroviral therapy (ART). A qualitative study conducted in Gaborone and Francistown, Botswana, found that excluding migrants from ART programs
Diwali
The Telangana government-owned public sector undertaking, Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL), has credited a Diwali bonus of Rs. 1.03 lakh to each of the 39,500 workers employed in the state's coal mines. This move is a testament to the state government's continued commitment to
