International Lawyers Assisting Workers (ILAW) has said the assault and unlawful temporary detention of Comrade Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress by men of the Nigerian police, is …
Sri Lanka women-led unions urge consultations ahead of labour reforms
Women-led union leaders are calling for a more inclusive consultation process and have reached out to allies within the Sri Lankan and global labour movements. The unions argue that the …
UN blasts Amazon, Walmart, DoorDash for ‘shameful’ wages and union-busting
The UN special rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights has called on the CEOs of Amazon, Walmart and DoorDash and the US government to address allegations that top US corporations …
Anuncia EU resolución favorable en mecanismo laboral T-MEC contra MAS Air
El gobierno estadounidense dijo que concluyó exitosamente el Mecanismo Laboral de Respuesta Rápida del T-MEC contra la línea aérea Aerotransporte Mas de Carga (MAS Air). La oficina de Representación Comercial de Estados Unidos (USTR por …
Canada: Banning the Use of Replacement Workers During Strikes
In a significant development for labour rights in Canada, the City of Ottawa has taken a progressive step by banning the use of replacement workers during strikes. This decision represents a …
NLRB, 29 CFR Part 103: Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status
The National Labor Relations Board has decided to issue this final rule for the purpose of carrying out the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA or Act) by rescinding and replacing …
New Labor Board Joint Employer Test Replaces Pro-Business Rule
The National Labor Relations Board has made it easier for multiple companies to qualify as joint employers that share liability for labor law violations and legal obligations to negotiate with …
Facebook workers in Kenya say Meta hasn’t paid them for 6 months amid legal case
Facebook workers in Kenya engaged in a legal battle with Meta and its outsourcing company over mass redundancies have accused the tech firms of contempt of court, saying they haven’t …
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Troubled Life and Imminent Death of FPA’s in New Zealand – Lessons for the UK?
On 14 October New Zealand voted to replace the current Labour Government with a new right-wing coalition government. The New Zealand Labour Party had been in power for six years, …