Madagascar: in Antananarivo, waste piles up due to a strike by sanitation workers
In Antananarivo, Madagascar, a strike by municipal sanitation workers has resulted in accumulating waste in the streets, leading to public health concerns and affecting local businesses.
IWD: Lagos celebrates female sanitation workers, approves free healthcare
Lagos Waste Management Authority celebrated female sanitation workers on International Women’s Day with free medical screenings and recognition awards.
VIDEO: alligator trapped in sewage plumbing prompts rescue in Salmourão
An alligator was rescued from sewage plumbing in Salmourão, SP, Brazil, after becoming trapped during routine maintenance by sanitation workers.
Architect who recorded street cleaner in the rain says he was 'disappointed' by the warning issued to the worker by the city hall
Architect Tom Reis expressed disappointment after a street cleaner received a warning from the city for working in heavy rain, which was recorded and shared on social media.
Monthly Salary of ₹2 Lakh for Sanitation Workers and ₹7 Lakh for Engineers in This State
In Telangana, sanitation workers are set to earn a monthly salary of ₹2 lakh, while engineers will receive ₹7 lakh as part of the new salary structure introduced by the state government.
Video of street cleaner working in heavy rain in TO causes commotion on social media
A video featuring a street cleaner in Palmas collecting trash during heavy rain has gone viral, highlighting the challenging conditions faced by urban workers.
Zohran Mamdani raises the wage to 30 dollars an hour for these workers: how to sign up
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced a raise in the hourly wage for emergency sanitation workers to $30 amid a severe winter storm.
[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.
Mamdani raises the salary to $30 per hour for DSNY workers in New York and opens hiring: how to apply
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced a salary increase for City Sanitation Department employees amidst a historic winter storm.
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.
Quito Water Company Warns of Scammers Charging Users Under Threat of Service Cut-off
The Metropolitan Public Company for Drinking Water and Sanitation (Epmaps) in Quito has warned citizens about scammers posing as municipal workers to collect payments illegally and threaten service disruption.
Chania: Sanitation workers poisoned after chemicals were thrown in a bin, complaint filed by the Municipality
Two sanitation workers in Chania were poisoned after exposure to chemicals disposed of in a bin, prompting the municipal committee to approve filing a complaint.
Philippines horror as dozens feared buried in rubbish in landfill site collapse
A major rescue operation is underway in the Philippines after dozens were feared buried following the collapse of a landfill site in Cebu City, with at least one confirmed death and many still unaccounted for.