Undocumented Filipino Healthcare Workers Live in Fear of ICE
Undocumented Filipino healthcare workers in the US, vital to the system, live in fear of ICE arrests. This report explores their stories and the historical context of their migration.
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AI Drives Youth to High-Paying Construction Careers
As AI disrupts entry-level office roles, a skilled labour crisis in UK construction offers lucrative, future-proof trade careers. Discover why young people are following the money.
US Creates 300,000 Apprenticeships, Targets 1 Million
The US Department of Labor has launched nearly 300,000 new apprenticeships this year, aiming for one million. The initiative focuses on trades, tech, and new sectors like law enforcement. Read more.
Key workers offered 19% off gift cards before Christmas
Teachers, carers, healthcare and charity staff can save up to 19% on popular gift cards via Discounts for Teachers. A timely financial lifeline for essential workers this Christmas.
US Overhauls H-1B Visa System, Ends Random Lottery
The Trump administration replaces the H-1B visa lottery with a wage-based selection system, prioritising higher-paid foreign workers. The new rules take effect in February 2026.
Labour's immigration plans could cost UK £710m
Keir Starmer warned that raising salary thresholds for foreign workers could cost the UK economy up to £710m. Read the full analysis from the Migration Advisory Committee.
US Restaurant Staff: Immigrant Kitchen Workers Speak Out
A powerful new report reveals the harsh realities for immigrant restaurant staff in the US, detailing exploitation and the fight for fair treatment. Read their stories.
Exodus of Young Brits as 690,000 Emigrate Post-Budget
A skills exodus is underway as young Brits leave the UK, with emigration hitting 690,000. Discover why the budget is failing a generation and the impact on Britain's future.
Rowson cartoon targets Labour's workers' rights policy
Martin Rowson's latest political cartoon delivers sharp criticism of Labour's workers' rights manifesto, questioning Keir Starmer's commitment to change. See the analysis.
Asylum seekers make up 44% of UK net migration
New data reveals asylum seekers account for 44% of UK net migration, a figure that has doubled since 2019. Discover the economic implications and the full analysis.
McDonald's workers protest closure after rat infestation
Dozens of Oakland McDonald's employees face job loss just before holidays after restaurant's permanent closure following viral rat infestation scandal. Workers demand transfers.
Australian Liberals Propose Major Immigration Cuts
Australia's Liberal Party plans significant immigration reductions, targeting international students and skilled migrants. The Coalition debates policy design ahead of the next election.
Birmingham bin strike escalates with agency workers
Agency workers in Birmingham vote to join official bin strike picket lines from December 1, escalating the dispute over pay and jobs. Read the latest developments.
Hundreds of NHS staff win improved terms after strike
Hundreds of low-paid NHS hospital staff secure better pay and conditions after strike action threat forces management to negotiate improved terms.
Reform UK Immigration Plans Threaten NHS Doctors' Future
An emergency medicine doctor who worked through Covid fears deportation under Reform UK's proposed visa rules. Discover how skilled migrants face uncertainty over their UK futures.
Ford's $120K Mechanic Jobs Remain Unfilled
Ford CEO reveals a severe skilled trades shortage, with 5,000 mechanic roles offering $120,000 salaries going unfilled due to a lack of trained workers in the US. Discover the wider crisis.
Trump's H-1B visa comments spark MAGA backlash
Donald Trump faces MAGA supporter fury after stating the US needs to 'bring in talent' from abroad via H-1B visas, contradicting his 'America First' agenda. Read the full story.
Britain's dying trade: The stonemasons fighting extinction
Discover the forgotten world of stonemasonry - a centuries-old craft facing extinction despite building Britain's most iconic landmarks. Meet the craftsmen fighting to save their trade.
Labour's employment rights bill transforms UK workplace
The Labour government's landmark employment rights bill promises the biggest shake-up of workplace protections in decades, challenging the Tory legacy and empowering British workers.
Mississippi firm accused of trafficking Mauritian workers
A US federal lawsuit alleges a Mississippi-based company engaged in human trafficking by bringing workers from Mauritius under false pretences and subjecting them to exploitative conditions in New Orleans hotels.
Labour MP accuses government of betraying British workers
Shadow Minister delivers blistering critique of Conservative employment policies, claiming UK workers are being 'sold down the river' while government prioritises corporate interests over British jobs.
Home Office faces legal action over NI visa U-turn
The UK Home Office is confronting potential legal challenges after abruptly reversing visa decisions for Indian and Vietnamese workers in Northern Ireland, leaving families in limbo and raising questions about immigration policy consistency.
Germany recruits thousands of Romanian workers in Munich drive
Germany launches unprecedented recruitment campaign in Romania, aiming to fill thousands of skilled positions amid severe labour shortages across key industries.
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.
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.
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.
Blunkett: Skilled Migrants Must Train British Workers
David Blunkett supports groundbreaking proposal requiring skilled migrants to train UK workers, addressing labour shortages while boosting domestic skills - a major shift in immigration policy.
UK Requires English Test for All Skilled Migrants
The UK government announces tough new English language requirements for skilled migrant workers, sparking debate about border control and workforce impact.
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.
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