More than 8,000 workers joined a protest in Manesar, Haryana yesterday to demand the immediate release of 13 Maruti Suzuki workers who have been sentenced … Maruti Suzuki workers lead protest demanding freedom for 13 workers jailed for lifeRead more
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Sydney bus drivers strike against privatisation
Public bus drivers in parts of Sydney, Australia’s most populous city, carried out a 24-hour strike yesterday, opposing an announcement by the New South Wales … Sydney bus drivers strike against privatisationRead more
Posted inAsia / Neoliberalism / Politics / ToMl / Worker
Vote with What We Wear
For more than two decades, more and more Americans have become aware of the exploitation and violence associated with much of the globalized garment industry … Vote with What We WearRead more
Posted inEconomics / ToMl / Worker
The End of Employees
Never before have big employers tried so hard to hand over chunks of their business to contractors. From Google to Wal-Mart, the strategy prunes costs … The End of EmployeesRead more
Posted inIndia / News / Union / Worker
Framed-up Maruti Suzuki workers sentenced to life imprisonment in India
Thirteen Maruti Suzuki autoworkers were sentenced to life in prison by an Indian court on Saturday. Four others have been given five-year prison terms, and … Framed-up Maruti Suzuki workers sentenced to life imprisonment in IndiaRead more
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Verdi union shuts down Berlin airport workers strike
On Wednesday, the Verdi union stopped the strike by ground staff at the Tegel and Schönefeld airports in Berlin, despite the fact that the employer … Verdi union shuts down Berlin airport workers strikeRead more
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Uber sues Seattle over law allowing drivers to unionize
Late last month, Uber sued the city of Seattle, challenging the city’s authority to implement a landmark law allowing drivers in the gig economy to … Uber sues Seattle over law allowing drivers to unionizeRead more
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Shift work and heavy lifting may reduce women’s fertility
Women who work at night or do irregular shifts may experience a decline in fertility, a new study has found. Shift and night workers had … Shift work and heavy lifting may reduce women’s fertilityRead more