Overwork Death During Overseas Duty: Family Questions Company Responsibility Regarding the Hidden Reality of Working Conditions
The article discusses the issue of overwork deaths among Japanese expatriates, highlighting the case of a family advocating for corporate responsibility following the death of a husband and father while stationed abroad.
Attention Arizona: these are the new official recommendations on heat risks in workplaces
Arizona is implementing new official recommendations to protect workers from extreme heat exposure in various outdoor sectors.
A Normal Day at Work...
Seasonal employees in a well-known tourist destination in Greece face potential exploitation and illegal working conditions despite an anonymous complaint to the Labor Inspection.
12 Workers Died in 14 Months at Daebul Industrial Complex... "The Death March Must Stop"
A foreign worker died at the Daebul National Industrial Complex in Jeollanam-do, leading to renewed criticism of safety practices in the region.
Despite the slogan 6x1, the government's priority is reducing working hours to 40, says minister
Brazil's Minister of Labor, Luiz Marinho, emphasizes the government's shift from the 6x1 work schedule to a proposal for reducing the standard workweek from 44 to 40 hours.
Head of "Solidarity" Piotr Duda: This is not a reform of the PIP, but a coating of reality
Piotr Duda, the head of the Solidarity trade union, criticizes the government's proposed reforms, emphasizing the need for transparency and proper consultation before formulating opinions on military spending legislation.
Workers from MA will be heard by a commission after reports of analogous slavery in SC
The State Commission in Brazil will listen to 16 workers who reported degrading conditions during apple harvesting in Santa Catarina, with implications for investigations into labor exploitation.
'There goes the Brazilian worker,' architect vented while filming street cleaner working under rain
An architect's video of a street cleaner working in heavy rain in Palmas, Brazil, sparked social media discussions about labor visibility and appreciation.
The Cgil is against the Jobs Act but then uses it to fire
The article discusses the contradiction of the Cgil union, which opposes the Jobs Act while simultaneously using it for layoffs.
Shame on riders, new slaves (of the algorithm)
The article discusses the plight of delivery riders in Italy, highlighting their exploitation and the harsh conditions they endure as they work under algorithmic management.
Understand the court's decision that determined a compensation of R$ 5,000 after a domestic worker worked up to 15 hours a day
A domestic worker in Salvador, Brazil, was awarded R$ 5,000 in compensation after working excessively long hours, infringing on her rights to rest and leisure.
Buses and Trains: Warning Strikes in Public Transport Continue
In Germany, warning strikes in public transport are set to continue, affecting bus, tram, and subway services.
Should the 6x1 work schedule end in Brazil? NO
The article discusses the distinction between work hours and work schedules in Brazil, emphasizing the importance of collective bargaining in defining these aspects.
Spain opposes rolling back decarbonization or labor rights in favor of competitiveness
Spanish President Pedro Sánchez has outlined a proposal against regressing on decarbonization and labor rights to enhance European competitiveness.
Hospital Doctors: Double Mobilization on March 11 and 18 with Work Stoppage and 24-hour Strike
Hospital doctors in Greece are planning a double mobilization on March 11 and 18, featuring a work stoppage and a nationwide strike to demand better working conditions.
Domestic worker compensated after working 64 hours a week and having her rest and leisure affected in BA
A domestic worker in Salvador, Brazil, has won R$ 5,000 in compensation after the court ruled her excessive 64-hour work week violated her rights to rest and leisure.
Brazilian meat company sued for dozens of miscarriages among employees
The Brazilian meat producer MBRF is facing a civil lawsuit due to alleged failures in protecting pregnant workers, following a case of a Venezuelan employee who suffered a miscarriage.
Parat accuses NHO and Spekter of encouraging law-breaking after part-time court ruling
The union Parat has accused NHO and Spekter of suggesting illegal practices concerning part-time workers following a recent court ruling on overtime pay.
Labor Court condemns CBTU to pay R$ 100 thousand in compensation for discrimination and harassment against employees in Recife
The Brazilian Labor Court has ordered CBTU to pay R$ 100,000 for discriminating against and harassing eight employees in Recife.
Equal pay for equal work. The Supreme Court changed the conditions for employee benefits
The Czech Supreme Court has altered the regulations governing employee benefits to ensure equal pay for equal work.
Trump criticized for retracting relief for agricultural migrants
Advocates for agricultural and migrant workers have condemned Trump's decision to withdraw an offer for migration relief for undocumented farmworkers, mostly from Mexico.
Chad: Striking teachers say they have received no salary and denounce a will to 'intimidate'
In Chad, striking teachers claim they have not been paid and are denouncing intimidation tactics by the government.
The Riders of Landini
The article critiques the CGIL union's stance on worker rights, comparing its practices unfavorably to those of corporations like Deliveroo.
Landini, not just the severance pay: he also underpaid the director of the Cgil
Maurizio Landini, secretary of the Cgil, faces scrutiny over underpayment issues while calling for better wages and protections for workers amidst an ongoing investigation into labor practices.
A chameleon that changes skin with the rules
The article discusses the duplicity of Cgil's secretary Landini regarding labor practices under the scrutiny of the law.
Trade Union Leader and Opposition in a World Apart
Walter Rizzetto comments on the condemnation of the CGIL union for failing to pay severance pay to a former executive.
Pay Transparency as a New Standard for Protecting Employees
Poland is set to implement EU directives by 2026 that aim to enhance pay transparency and uphold equal pay principles for men and women in similar jobs.
Transportation workers strike across Germany for the second time this year
Workers in Germany's public transportation sector are engaging in strikes for the second time this year, affecting services across cities nationwide.
Germany: Chaos on the Roads, Public Transport Paralyzed
Public transport services in Germany are disrupted due to warning strikes called by the Verdi union, causing frustration among many workers.
Strike Paralyzes Germany. Public Transport Has Stopped
A nationwide strike in Germany has halted public transport in several cities for 48 hours, affecting millions of commuters.
Podcast analyzes debate on ending the 6x1 work schedule, with political and lobby disputes
The President of the Chamber of Deputies, Hugo Motta, is pushing for a constitutional amendment to end the 6x1 work schedule, amid political tensions and lobbying efforts against the measure.
Employees of municipal transport companies are on strike across Germany
Employees of municipal transport companies in Germany have gone on strike, affecting public transportation services.
The Government will send the intern statute to Congress next week despite the lack of support
The Spanish government is set to send a statute aimed at improving conditions for interns to Congress, facing significant opposition.
Public Transport Union Chairperson Fined for Violating Covid-19 Prevention Regulations During Demonstration
The chairperson of the Public Transport Union has been fined 2 million KRW by the Supreme Court for holding a rally against unfair dismissals, violating COVID-19 safety measures.
Judicial workers have gone on strike again as the conflict escalates over the transfer of labor jurisdiction to the City
Judicial workers in Argentina have resumed strikes amid escalating tensions regarding the proposed transfer of labor jurisdiction to Buenos Aires.
Good news for California: what laws signed by Gavin Newsom took effect in February 2026
California's new laws taking effect in February 2026 focus on employee rights and workplace regulations.
Former Supreme Court Justice Kim Seon-su: "Negligence in Outsourcing Danger is Unfair ... We Must Demonstrate Solidarity"
Former Supreme Court Justice Kim Seon-su emphasizes the need for direct employment of subcontracted laborers to improve safety and address unfair employment structures.
Company should not be compensated for worker to have a dignified working hours, says secretary
Brazil's National Treasury Secretary Rogério Ceron opposes any form of compensation to companies for abolishing the 6x1 work schedule, emphasizing that workers' rights are inherent and should not require indemnification.
Bundestag: Tariff Loyalty Act Passed
The Bundestag has passed the Tariff Loyalty Act, requiring federal construction and service contracts to be awarded only to companies adhering to collective agreements or equivalent employment conditions.
"Landini preaches well, but acts poorly..." A storm breaks out over the CGIL leader
The leader of the CGIL, Maurizio Landini, faces criticism for alleged hypocrisy over contractual wage agreements and failing to pay a former employee’s severance, despite attacking the government on labor issues.
Law for medical postgraduate studies
The article discusses the troubling conditions faced by medical postgraduate students in Ecuador, particularly those who are self-funded and have to manage excessive work hours without proper compensation.
Today begins the strike of air traffic controllers across the country: it will affect all airports and will last five days
Air traffic controllers in Argentina are commencing a five-day strike across all airports in response to demands for better salaries.
Landini does not pay severance pay: Cgil's assets seized
The head of the CGIL labor union, Maurizio Landini, faces legal action after failing to pay severance to an employee, resulting in the seizure of funds from the union's account.
March Strikes: What are the Dates and What You Need to Know
The article discusses the upcoming public transportation strikes in Italy during March, detailing the specific dates and impact on various transport sectors.
The 40-hour workday: between social justice and business reality
The Mexican Chamber of Deputies approved a historic reform to gradually reduce the workweek from 48 to 40 hours by 2030, reflecting broad political consensus on expanding labor rights.
Discussion on Improving Working Conditions for Subcontracted Workers at Ulsan Shipyard Ahead of the Yellow Envelope Law Implementation
A discussion was held regarding the expansion of labor rights for subcontracted workers in Ulsan's shipyards in anticipation of the Yellow Envelope Law's implementation.
Tens of thousands of part-time workers have been cheated out of overtime pay for years
A new arbitration ruling pressures Danish municipalities to create more full-time positions to avoid significant overtime payments owed to part-time workers.
Other parties do not want to remove the status of May 1 as a public holiday
Ongoing political discussions in Estonia reveal that various parties disagree on the significance of May 1 as a public holiday, with suggestions to prioritize the Republic's anniversary instead.
Ancient exploitation mechanisms. Often accidents are hidden
The organizing of work for delivery riders is based on ancient mechanisms of exploitation, according to Andrea Borghesi of Nidil-Cgil, highlighting why riders' conditions continue to deteriorate.
Investigation into riders, opposition against the government: 'Enough with starvation wages'
Opposition parties in Italy are criticizing the government for failing to regulate the digital platform job sector, highlighting exploitation cases like those of Glovo and Deliveroo.