Workers

France braces for nationwide strike against Macron's pension reform

Unions warn of more strikes and protests to derail President Macron's planned pension reform that raises retirement age by two years to 64.

Winter of discontent: Why Britain is facing the worst strikes since 1970

Country could face additional strikes by workers over a salary dispute after talks between ministers and trade unions failed to put a halt to a wave of work stoppages.

Australia Apple workers plan Christmas strike for better job conditions

Members of Australia's Retail and Fast Food Workers Union have asked the iPhone maker for fixed rosters, pre-determined work hours, weekends of two consecutive days and an agreed annual wage rise.

US workers 'quiet quitting' raises concerns about stressful workplaces

Many workers have been embracing the "quiet quitting" concept as they seek more balance in their personal lives, arguing they ought not to do more than what their jobs entail.

Gold diggers fight for survival in DR Congo

Gold at Luhihi in South Kivu province remains elusive, as do the miners' rewards.

Myanmar rebel group to investigate alleged massacre of civilians

Meanwhile, Villagers of Kin Ma say junta forces were to blame for its near-destruction, while the junta's information team told journalists "terrorists" and windy weather were responsible.

Amazon on back foot as Bernie Sanders joins workers' drive to form union

Unions and political leaders argue that Amazon employees face constant pressure and monitoring, with little job protection, highlighting the need for collective bargaining.

Gig economy workers say they can no longer survive

Coronavirus economy leaves gig economy workers, including delivery app workers, in fear that they won't be able to survive on meagre earnings from jobs that leave them increasingly vulnerable.

Covid-19 epidemic in Europe 'worrying' – latest updates

The coronavirus pandemic has killed over a million people and infected more than 34.5 million worldwide. Here are the developments for October 2:

From 'chilling' to 'short-sighted': Trump's work visa ban extension slammed

The White House said the measure would help free up jobs for Americans in an economy reeling from the Covid-19 crisis. But it has drawn strong criticism from major business groups, trade bodies, politicians, scientists and others.

Caught in India's lockdown, 23 migrants die in truck crash going home

With no work and little public transport during a lockdown, many urban migrants attempting to return to their home villages have set out on gruelling journeys on foot or hitching rides in the back of trucks.

Cost of China's anti-virus fight rises with workers idle

Industries from auto sales to travel to retailing effectively shut down after curbs were imposed starting January 23 with the suspension of most access to Wuhan, an industrial metropolis of 11 million people at the center of the coronavirus outbreak.