Reeves pledges minimum wage overhaul in Labour budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces major reforms to the minimum wage system, promising automatic uprating and stronger enforcement in Labour's debut budget.
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US Senate Passes Landmark Essential Workers Bill
In a historic move, the US Senate has approved the Essential Workers Bill, granting new protections and benefits to frontline employees who kept America running during the pandemic. Discover how this legislation will transform workers' rights.
UK bill grants legal rights to nature
A revolutionary bill introduced in Parliament could transform Britain's environmental protection by granting ecosystems legal personhood rights, following global precedents.
Amazon accused of discriminating against pregnant, disabled workers
The online retail giant Amazon is confronting serious legal allegations of systemic discrimination against pregnant and disabled warehouse employees at its New Jersey facilities, with federal investigators uncovering troubling workplace practices.
FIFA partners with union for worker safety
In a landmark move for football's workforce, FIFA partners with global trade union Building and Wood Workers' International to enforce safe working conditions and fair treatment across the sport's infrastructure projects.
Fair Work Agency risks failure without proper funding
The UK's groundbreaking Fair Work Agency, designed to protect vulnerable workers from exploitation, faces collapse without adequate resources and staffing, according to a damning report from the Work Foundation.
Thailand lets Myanmar refugees work amid shortages
In a landmark policy shift, Thailand grants work rights to Myanmar refugees as labour shortages bite and international aid dwindles, creating new economic opportunities for displaced people.
Bosses bombarding staff on holiday - 59% expect responses
New research reveals millions of British workers face constant work demands during annual leave, with managers expecting immediate responses to emails and texts while employees try to relax.
McVey: Prisoners should never get vote
Cabinet Office Minister Esther McVey faces backlash after announcing legislation to permanently ban prisoners from voting, defying European Court rulings and igniting human rights debates.
Farage's Tory Takeover Plan Exposed by TUC Chief
TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak makes stunning revelation about Nigel Farage's ultimate political goal, warning of threat to workers' rights and public services.
US unions stage "No Kings" protests against Trump
Labour unions across the United States stage coordinated protests against Donald Trump's administration, invoking revolutionary-era rhetoric in defence of workers' rights and democratic norms.
Transgender man wins landmark pregnancy rights case
In a groundbreaking legal decision, a transgender man has won his appeal after the High Court ruled that wanting to conceive and carry a baby is not incompatible with living as a man. This landmark case sets a significant precedent for transgender rights
491 companies fined for minimum wage violations
Exclusive investigation reveals 491 businesses fined for failing to pay minimum wage, with high street names and major retailers among the worst offenders.
Greece approves controversial 13-hour work day law
Greece's parliament has passed a contentious labour reform allowing 13-hour work days and 6-day weeks, sparking fierce debate about workers' protections versus economic growth.
Greece strike: Workers protest labour law reforms
Greece faces major disruption as workers across multiple sectors stage a 24-hour strike protesting new employment legislation that critics claim dismantles worker protections.
Supreme Court Weakens Voting Rights Act
In a landmark ruling, the US Supreme Court has fundamentally weakened the Voting Rights Act, raising alarm about minority voter protections and the future of electoral fairness in America.
Workers file £3.5bn lawsuit as shares crash
Thousands of former employees file massive lawsuit against corporate bosses after being made redundant while executives cashed in lucrative bonuses, causing company shares to crash dramatically.
Judge blocks Trump's unpaid worker recall during shutdown
A California federal judge delivers a major blow to the Trump administration, blocking their controversial move to recall federal employees without pay during the government shutdown.
Charity workers face 'abhorrent' abuse epidemic in UK
Shocking new report reveals charity staff across Britain are experiencing unprecedented levels of violence and threats, prompting demands for immediate government action to safeguard frontline workers.
Judge blocks federal worker firings ahead of shutdown
A landmark ruling prevents the US government from terminating federal employees without due process, protecting thousands of workers from immediate dismissal during budget crises.
Colombia court protects Afro-indigenous community in Bogotá
In a historic decision, Colombia's highest court has intervened to protect the ancestral rights of an Afro-indigenous community facing displacement from their spiritual heartland in the nation's capital.
UK nurses demand justice for war crimes against healthcare workers
Leading nursing unions urge UK government to support ICC prosecutions for attacks on medical personnel in conflict zones, calling it a 'moral imperative'.
Athens grinds to halt in mass strike over labour reforms
Greek workers bring Athens to a standstill in 24-hour general strike protesting new employment law they claim will destroy workers' rights and create 'barbaric' conditions.
Youth unemployment crisis deepens in UK job market
New analysis reveals young Britons face the worst employment prospects in decades, with rising joblessness and stagnant wages creating a perfect storm for Generation Z.
MPs target TikTok over UK 'union-busting' claims
Cross-party politicians demand investigation into TikTok's alleged suppression of workers' rights and union recognition efforts at their UK offices.
Charity demands 'Thank Your Bin Workers Week'
A leading UK charity is campaigning for an annual celebration week to recognise the vital work of refuse collectors and street cleaners who keep our communities clean.
Federal workers face wave of firings and threats
US federal employees report unprecedented workplace intimidation and political purges as new administration targets career civil servants in sweeping personnel overhaul.
Worker sacked for Irish accent wins discrimination case
A Dublin-born warehouse worker has secured a substantial compensation package after being dismissed just hours into his new role because his Irish accent was 'too difficult to understand' by management.
Philippines halts worker deployments to Israel
Manila takes decisive action to protect overseas workers as Middle East tensions reach boiling point, suspending all new deployments to Israel.
Lammy scraps employment tribunal fees permanently
Foreign Secretary David Lammy confirms government will not reintroduce controversial employment tribunal fees, protecting workers' access to justice in significant policy reversal.
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