Journalist went undercover in a pigsty: 'I realized I was starting to become barn blind'
A journalist named Klara Trebbien Rasmussen went undercover as an unskilled agricultural worker in Denmark to expose the realities of pig farming, undergoing significant personal transformations during her experience.
Low-income workers may receive a pension nearly equal to that of someone who has never worked a day
A low-income worker can receive a pension that is almost on par with that of an individual who has never worked.
Picketing: Turkish Airlines reiterates commitment to workers’ welfare
Turkish Airlines has reaffirmed its commitment to employee welfare following a shutdown of its operations due to picketing by the National Union of Air Transport Employees.
Absenteeism, work, and the right to health
The article discusses the debate on absenteeism in the workplace and the responsibilities of employers regarding worker health and welfare in Spain.
Reconsideration of Age Limit for Subsidies on Heatstroke Prevention Products for Small and Medium Enterprises
Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare is considering abolishing the age limit for subsidies on heatstroke prevention products, expanding eligibility beyond those aged 60 and older.
Letter to the Editor. Abolish the waiting day – an insult to us in care and welfare
A healthcare worker argues that the current waiting day policy financially penalizes staff for minor injuries, urging its abolition.
The Abuse of Social Workers During Training and the Success of Integrated Care
A social worker recounts the absurdity of being forced to perform menial tasks instead of gaining relevant experience during training, highlighting issues within South Korea's social welfare system.
Ex-council worker who stole £900k from vulnerable claimants to fund luxury lifestyle jailed
A former council worker has been sentenced to prison for stealing nearly £900,000 from vulnerable benefit claimants to support his lavish lifestyle.
He walked alone and frozen by the roadside until he saw a mailman who saved his life
A postal worker in Minnesota rescues a frozen cat he discovered on his route, highlighting the bond between humans and animals.
"Wrecking Ball for Workers' Rights" - SPD Positions Itself as a Protector of the Welfare State
The SPD aims to position itself as a defender of the welfare state in Germany, with party leader Bärbel Bas criticizing reform proposals from the opposition that threaten worker rights.
Witness in Block Trial: "For children of that age, it is an incredible burden"
In a trial concerning the alleged abduction of two children by Christina Block, a former youth welfare worker testified about the significant impact of the custody struggle on the children.
Unite leader tells Labour to ‘stop being embarrassed’ to be voice of workers
Unite's general secretary, Sharon Graham, urges the Labour Party to embrace its role as the voice of workers and warns government leaders to prioritize worker welfare by 2026.