“In recent years, the platform model of capitalism has spread throughout the world, exacerbating precariousness, informality and the delocalisation of labour relations wherever it goes. This in turn has created …
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A just transition guaranteed by international law is within reach – here’s how
“In 2021, we argued that the core elements of any conceptualisation of a just transition is already well-rooted in international human rights law. We contended that a just transition should not be considered merely …
Ten years on from Rana Plaza, how much have conditions in Bangladesh’s garment industry improved?
“Ten years ago, on the morning of 24 April 2013, the world was shaken by the tragic collapse of Rana Plaza, an eight-story building that housed several garment factories in Savar, …
Following a six-year battle, street vendors in the Indian state of Meghalaya have secured new legal rights
For decades, the street vendors of Shillong, the capital of the Indian state of Meghalaya, have worked on the busy stretch from Police Bazar to Bara Bazar, selling a wide …
Spain extends rights for domestic workers but excludes the undocumented
“Three years ago, Colombian Ángela López landed in Madrid with the intention of passing herself off as a tourist. She had memorised the city’s most famous landmarks, but when the …
Poland’s generous welcome doesn’t mitigate the personal upheaval, labour gaps and potential abuses facing Ukrainian female refugees
“Tell them your story. If you are asked about your weaknesses, put them in a positive light. Don’t be afraid to ask questions!” During a webinar organised for Ukrainian refugees by Mamo …
It’s time to build a global arbitration system to defend workers’ rights
“Many consumers are appalled to learn that the products they buy are produced by exploited workers, and have demanded action from companies and governments; the result has been a growing …
Due diligence laws: the good and the bad of European regulations limiting corporate impunity
“Last March, the European Parliament approved a legislative initiative on due diligence. According to the Parliament, this initiative “paves the way” for legislation requiring “companies to address human rights and …
Safety at work: a trojan horse for new monitoring technologies?
“In Stanley Kubrick’s masterful film 2001: A Space Odyssey, the supercomputer HAL 9000 (heuristically programmed algorithmic computer) uses artificial intelligence to detect emotion and suffering, and controls all of a …
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Kathmandu’s street vendors continue to fight for a dignified livelihood
“They came armed with batons and sticks with the intention of driving out the street vendors,” says Maya Gurung, a street vendor from Kathmandu, who serves as the president of …