There is no such thing as voluntary 'free labor' [Because]
A report highlights the exploitation of cleaning workers in Seoul who are required to work hours beyond their contracted times without proper compensation, leading to significant issues in labor rights.
Domestic Workers: How Much Cleaning Hour is Paid in March 2026
This article discusses the wage increases for domestic workers in Argentina, effective March 2026, and outlines the new payment rates for cleaning services based on hours worked.
After a 24-hour strike, urban cleaning workers resume activities in Baixada Santista
Urban cleaning workers in Baixada Santista, Brazil, will restart their activities following a 24-hour strike over transparency and compensation issues related to their results participation program.
Armadillo emerges from clogged sewer and surprises workers during cleaning in Cuiabá; VIDEO
An armadillo unexpectedly emerged during sewer cleaning in Cuiabá, surprising local workers and highlighting ongoing sewage issues in the area.
ZOO STATE ⟩ The melting snow initiated cleanup work and made the animals active
The arrival of spring triggers zoo workers in Tallinn to start spring cleaning and makes the animals more active.
Three Workers Die Due to Poisonous Gas in Surat
Three workers died from exposure to poisonous gas during a cleaning operation at a dyeing mill in Surat, India.
[Exclusive] ‘Contract is 6 PM, but in reality, it’s 2 AM’…Gangdong-gu cleaning workers forced into night shifts
Cleaning workers at a sanitation subcontractor in Seoul's Gangdong-gu are demanding better working conditions after being forced to start their shifts in the early morning hours despite their contracts stating otherwise.
Families and workers oppose the privatization of public school cleaning services in Seville: 'They are going to ruin our lives'
Families and workers in Seville are challenging the privatization of public school cleaning services, fearing job losses and deteriorating working conditions.
"We had cleaning ladies, now we only have high-skilled workers": the new CPF restrictions annoy training professionals
New restrictions on the Personal Training Account (CPF) in France raise concerns as they may disproportionately impact lower-income workers in accessing professional training.
‘Many of us are over 60, who will give us work?’: Fire at Multicomercio leaves security and cleaning staff without support after decades of work
A fire at a Multicomercio building in Guayaquil has left many workers without jobs and residents facing displacement after part of the structure collapsed.
From 'Worker' to 'Engineer': A New Name for Cleaners in Syria
In Syria, the term "cleaning engineer" has been officially adopted to replace "cleaning worker", reflecting a new respect for sanitation workers' vital role in society.
Soon, tens of thousands of professionals will retire from the cleaning industry - Tual Khan Dal has already gotten a robot as a coworker
The cleaning industry in Finland is experiencing rapid automation, with robots increasingly taking on tasks to address manpower shortages as tens of thousands of workers are set to retire.
Municipal detectives cleaned up: Parents exploited children's free card while they cleaned summer houses
Municipal detectives uncovered a scheme where parents exploited their children's financial assistance while working in summer house cleaning.
Cleaning Workers in Gaza Hospitals: We Worked with Doctors and Nurses and Did Men's Jobs
This article highlights the critical role of cleaning workers in Gaza hospitals who have taken on additional responsibilities amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis caused by war.
Gray boa scares workers and is rescued on highway in MT
A gray boa constrictor startled a cleaning crew in Lucas do Rio Verde, MT, before being rescued by firefighters.
PHOTO City Cleanliness Cleans Up Trash After Government Welcome at Ban Jelačić Square
After the welcome for Croatian handball players at Ban Jelačić Square, City Cleanliness workers began the cleanup in central Zagreb as the city prepares to return the area to its normal state.
PHOTO Look at the scenes of Zagreb full of snow: Workers are still cleaning, there is plenty of work to do
Zagreb is experiencing heavy snowfall, causing disruptions as workers continue to clear the snow while many remain stranded.
"Our 80 cleaning agents are transitioning to snow removal": how municipalities are organizing in the face of heavy snowfall
Municipalities are repositioning their cleaning agents as snow removal workers to effectively manage exceptional snowfall conditions.
This is what Ban Jelačić Square looked like after the reception last night
Workers from Čistoća had a lot of work to do following the New Year's reception at Ban Jelačić Square.
Cleanup after New Year's Eve began in Prague at three in the morning. Workers and cleaning machines are expected to finish in the afternoon.
Cleanup operations in Prague commenced early in the morning after New Year's Eve festivities, with workers and machines expected to complete the work by the afternoon.
Chania: Hospitalized workers in cleanliness with respiratory poisoning
In Chania, several cleaning workers have been hospitalized due to respiratory poisoning.
Chania: Two municipal cleaning workers hospitalized after inhaling toxic substances
Two municipal cleaning workers in Chania were hospitalized after experiencing severe discomfort due to inhaling toxic substances during their work shift.