Working Conditions News Monitoring

Albanian small boat migrant who paid smugglers £3,500 before working on a cannabis farm reveals 'unbearable' working ...

By KATHERINE LAWTON Published: 06:00 EDT, 11 March 2025 | Updated: 06:00 EDT, 11 March 2025 A migrant who illegally travelled to the UK from Albania has claimed his life became 'unbearable' after he started working on a cannabis farm.  Gzim made …

Rideshare drivers again push for more pay transparency, better working conditions

If passed, a bill would require companies to give drivers a detailed receipt with a breakdown of the cost of the ride, including the time, distance and pay rate. CONNECTICUT, USA — Whether a person is in need of a ride to the airport, work or home from a …

WoJAG Demands Better Working Conditions for Women Journalists

By: Fatou Krubally  &By Tijan S. Touray As the world celebrates International Women’s Day (IWD 2025), the Women Journalists Association of The Gambia (WoJAG) has issued a strong call for urgent improvements in the working conditions of women in the …

Extreme load on nurses: Fight for better working conditions and fair pay

How to save workplace diversity schemes from the DEI backlash (without collecting more data)

In a radio discussion on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace, a journalist asked me which year these schemes started in the UK. I felt thrown by the question. It assumed that the broad array of initiatives associated with DEI, including …

Government backs paid miscarriage bereavement leave

The government has said it supports paid bereavement leave for couples who experience a miscarriage. Business Minister Justin Madders told MPs he "fully accepts" the principle of bereavement leave for pregnancy loss and promised to look at adding …

Labor’s bid to bolster Australian passenger rights may prove weaker than existing law, Choice warns

Labor’s proposal to bolster airline customers’ rights to empower them against poor service and disruptions offers weaker protections than those Australians are already entitled to under consumer law, Choice has warned. The consumer advocacy group also …

Trump’s DOGE campaign accelerates 50-year trend of government privatization

Since returning to office, President Donald Trump has aggressively moved to shrink the federal government. His administration has frozen federal grants, issued executive orders aligned with the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025, and, most prominently, …

The White House is using tariffs to restore manufacturing. Data suggests it will take time.

Tariffs ignore that economic reality, leaving consumers with higher prices for basic goods and less to spend in the areas in which our economy excels, Hoffman said: Cheap goods mean “more money to save, to invest, to allocate elsewhere — we’re far better …

WoJAG Advocates Enhanced Working Conditions for Women Journalists

- Advertisement - By Dawda Baldeh In its message commemorating International Women’s Day, the Women Journalists Association of The Gambia (WoJAG) has reinforced its advocacy for better working conditions for women journalists. - Advertisement - This year’s …

Firefighters threaten strike due to working conditions

“[The] SNBP does not want to believe that it will be forced to go on strike so that the hot water issue can be resolved,” the union said in a statement. According to workers' representatives, the Faro Firefighters continue to face an “unsustainable and …

New Deal Reached to End Wildcat Strikes by N.Y. Prison Guards

A new agreement has been reached to end wildcat strikes by thousands of New York State correctional officers, which have created chaos throughout the prison system. Under the agreement, negotiated by state officials and the correctional officers’ union, …

AI Products Making Manufacturing Safer, Smarter, Greener

Recent advancements in manufacturing are reshaping industries, driven by artificial intelligence (AI), agile methodologies, and additive manufacturing. These innovations are not only optimizing production but also presenting opportunities to enhance …

Kenya based content moderators mourn Nigerian colleague who ‘was desperate to go home’

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Technology workers in Kenya held a vigil Tuesday for a colleague who died in unclear circumstances after she was unable to travel to her home in Nigeria for two years. Ladi Anzaki Olubunmi, a content moderator for Tik Tok employed by …

Senate confirms final Cabinet nominee despite Republican holdouts

Lori Chavez-DeRemer, President Donald Trump's pick to head the Department of Labor, was confirmed Monday night with bipartisan support in the Senate, completing the president's Cabinet. Chavez-DeRemer was confirmed in a 67-32 vote, with 17 …

Fazer and Lantmännen bakeries hit as strike action kicks off in Finland

A strike has kicked off today (11 March) at bakeries in Finland, with sites operated by Fazer Group and Lantmännen affected. The Finnish Food Workers’ Union (SEL) confirmed the industrial action in a statement after rejecting a wage and working hour …

Last Take Honors Halyna Hutchins in an Unflinching Look at What Led to the Rust Shooting

On Oct. 21, 2021, cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was accidentally shot and killed by a prop gun containing live rounds on the set of the independent Western film, Rust, she’d been hired to work on in Bonanza City, New Mexico. The film’s writer and …

Women in Assam’s tea industry: Forced to pluck or left to perish

A drive through the lush Assam Valley or North Bengal often reveals a familiar yet striking sight: women, their baskets expertly balanced on their heads, deftly plucking tea leaves across sprawling plantations. Just as prevalent is the image of children, …

Study: Women farmworkers face systemic barriers, health risks

Researchers at the University of Michigan School of Public Health conducted a study on the experiences of women farmworkers in Michigan, focusing on occupational and social challenges. The study identified five key areas of concern: gender-based …

MarketNsight’s 2024 Year in Review & 2005 Outlook

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MarketNsight, a leader in real estate data and analysis across the Southeast, tracks pending sales weekly and uses this information to identify housing trends. Here is a rundown of …

Global Immigration Partners: Navigating the World of Immigration

As global mobility becomes increasingly complex, Global Immigration Partners is proud to announce its commitment to providing expert immigration solutions WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As global mobility …

Check Point Software Technologies Selects Six Degrees Consulting for Its New Customer Partner of the Year Award

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Six Degrees Consulting (SDC) has been selected to receive Check Point Software Technologies' New Customer Partner of the Year award for its achievements and dedication. SDC has …

TaxZerone Reminds Business Filers: One Week Left to File S-Corporation and Partnership Tax Forms

March 17 Deadline Approaches for Key Tax Forms—TaxZerone Provides an Easy Extension Solution for Business Filers SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the March 17, 2025, deadline approaches, TaxZerone is reminding …

Jamaica Teachers' Association Co-operative Credit Union Renews Decade-Long Partnership with Smart Solution

AURORA, ON, CANADA, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Smart Solution, a leading provider of innovative fintech solutions, is pleased to announce that Jamaica Teachers' Association Co-operative Credit Union Limited (JTACCUL) has renewed its …

MoonPay Launches 'MoonPay Balance' in the U.S.

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A leading global cryptocurrency payments platform, is excited to announce the launch of 'MoonPay Balance' for U.S. users. Initially introduced to European customers in …

Blackwell Captive Solutions Names Ashley Sheble CMO to Drive Innovation & Help Employers Bend the Healthcare Cost Curve

Rising healthcare costs are forcing employers to rethink insurance strategies, driving demand for new risk management strategies and more innovative solutions. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Blackwell Captive …

Impact Investing Market Expected to Generate $6.0 Trillion by 2031 | Purpose-Driven Profits

Impact Investing Market Expected to Generate $6.0 Trillion by 2031 | Purpose-Driven Profits NEW CASTLE, DE, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Recently, Allied Market Research has published a report on the impact investing …

U.S. B2C Payment Market: Exploring the Competitive Landscape, Trends, and Dynamics | At a CAGR of 8.7% from 2023 to 2032

U.S. B2C Payment Market: Exploring the Competitive Landscape, Trends, and Dynamics | At a CAGR of 8.7% from 2023 to 2032 NEW CASTLE, DE, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a recent report published by Allied …

Explore the $920.84 Billion Alternative Finance Market's Growth at 18.5% CAGR by 2032

Explore the $920.84 Billion Alternative Finance Market's Growth at 18.5% CAGR by 2032 NEW CASTLE, DE, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Allied Market Research published a report, titled, "Alternative Finance Market by …

B2B Payments Market Predicted to Hit $313,947.8 Billion by 2031, JPMorgan & Chase Co., Mastercard | CAGR of 9.9%

B2B Payments Market Predicted to Hit $313,947.8 Billion by 2031, JPMorgan & Chase Co., Mastercard | CAGR of 9.9% NEW CASTLE, DE, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The B2B payments market is driven by factors such as the …

Slider Zipper Pouch Market Growth, Trends & Industry Forecast, 2031 | Winpak Ltd., Flair Flexible Packaging Corporation

Slider Zipper Pouch Market Growth, Trends & Industry Forecast, 2031 | Winpak Ltd., Flair Flexible Packaging Corporation NEW CASTLE, DE, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to the report published by Allied Market …

SPA to Prime Space Systems Command’s DevSecOps Platform and Space C2 Software Enablement Contract

ALEXANDRIA, VA, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Systems Planning & Analysis (SPA), a leading global provider of data-driven analytical insight supporting critical national security objectives, has been awarded a prime …

RTSWS, Citadel and Citadel Securities Celebrate International Women’s Day by Connecting Students to Careers in Finance

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rock The Street, Wall Street (RTSWS), a nonprofit bringing the M in STEM to life for high school and university women, proudly collaborated with Citadel and Citadel Securities to …

The Barton Partnership Recognised Among the Top 20 in Recruiter HOT 100 Companies

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Barton Partnership is proud to announce its inclusion in the 2024 Recruiter HOT 100 Companies, ranking among the top 20 firms in the industry. The company has also received a Notable …

Women Only Make Up 20% of Tech Workforce, New Report Reveals

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new report from Gravitas Recruitment Group’s 2025 Annual Big Tech Employment Survey has exposed the long-standing gender imbalance in the tech industry. The survey, which spoke to over 5,000 …

($106.8 billion) Insights into the Travel Insurance Market Growing at CAGR of 20.1% | Understanding Coverage and Claims

($106.8 billion) Insights into the Travel Insurance Market Growing at CAGR of 20.1% | Understanding Coverage and Claims NEW CASTLE, DE, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The value of global travel insurance premiums is …

Student Travel Insurance: Adapting to New Regulations and Digital Innovations | at 21.1% CAGR

Student Travel Insurance: Adapting to New Regulations and Digital Innovations | at 21.1% CAGR WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Student travel insurance is a personalized plan that offers coverage for studying …

La Posada Apartments Has Been Acquired By Break of Day Capital

Break of Day Capital acquires its 11th Tucson property, La Posada, a 136-unit asset in the BODC Multifamily Impact Fund, with value-add upgrades planned. MANHATTAN BEACH, AZ, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Break of Day …

Giftify, Inc. Unveils New Platform to Help Fans Save on Sports Tickets and Merchandise Amid Rising Costs

CardCash Platform Provides Cost-Reduction Strategy for High-Demand Sports Tickets and Merchandise Ahead of 2025 Major League Baseball (MLB) Season. SCHAUMBURG, FRANCE, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Giftify, Inc. (NASDAQ:GIFT) (the "Company…