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Migrant domestic workers seek support, solace after Tai Po inferno

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Eskom workers demand massive pay hike [My Broadband] 02-12-2025


NUM and COSATU mark historic milestones: four decades of fighting for South Africa’s workers [NUM] 02-12-2025


Quebec The minister of labour invited to a general membership meeting [CUPE] 02-12-2025


Quebec Unions in Quebec mount legal challenge against newly implemented labour law [CBC] 02-12-2025


Nomadesc honours union historian and activist María Tila Uribe, prepares for the centennial of the Banana Strike [Nomadesc ] 02-12-2025



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Railway Workers' Union to begin strike on Dec. 11 if wage demands aren't met 2025-12-02 [JoongAng Daily]

Quebec Unions plan court challenges as Law 14 comes into force 2025-12-02 [APTS]

Karnataka Mid-day meal workers stage protest demanding wage hike 2025-12-02 [IBC]

Forca criticizes arrest of union leader 2025-12-02 [Life in Northern BC]

Solidarity Center builds capacity for informal workers on prevention of GBVH in workplaces 2025-12-02 [The Pilot]

Night work, overtime and work conditions for women 2025-12-02 [The New Age]

New York Starbucks to Pay $39 Million in Landmark NYC Labor Law Settlement 2025-12-02 [New York Times]

Punjab Key demands accepted, bus workers call off stir 2025-12-02 [News Arena India]

Migrant domestic workers seek support, solace after Hong Kong fire 2025-12-02 [PhilStar]

Migrant domestic workers seek support, solace after Tai Po inferno 2025-12-02 [The Free Press]

British Columbia BC Resets Labour Landscape for 5,000 Long-Term Care Workers 2025-12-02 [The Tyee]

Karnataka Karnataka govt warned: Don't pass domestic workers Bill without consulting workers 2025-12-02 [Counterview]

England Strike at ‘frozen turkey capital’ this Christmas 2025-12-02 [GMB]

Workers’ federation joins drive to end violence against women 2025-12-02 [The Khmer Times]

To strike the right balance, unions need to step up 2025-12-02 [Kathimerini]

Sitting Targets: Negligence and Occupational Risk in Sri Lanka 2025-12-02 [Counterpunch]

British Columbia Care-home workers to get benefits, pensions under new agreement 2025-12-02 [The Times-Colonist]

Unionization 'whirlwind' set the stage for Starbucks strike 2025-12-02 [The Guardian]

Ch. Saad Muhammad secures youngest seat on ILO Governing Body 2025-12-02 [The Observer]

‘Why the world still needs trade unions in the 21st century’ 2025-12-02 [The Tribune]

Queensland Teacher aides, school cleaners poised to accept state wage deal 2025-12-02 [The Morning Herald]

Pay win for truckies at GKR Transport after strike action 2025-12-02 [Truck Radio]

Queensland CFMEU inquiry LIVE updates: Union leaders called as witnesses for Queensland probe’s second hearing block 2025-12-02 [Today]

South Australia Nyrstar Port Pirie plant set for strike just months after taxpayer bailout 2025-12-02 [The Nightly]

Fair Work shake-up: gig workers secure pay rise and protection 2025-12-02 [SBS]

New South Wales Uber driver says rideshare app tells workers to flout road rules as bill introduced 2025-12-02 [ABC]

Union wins help narrow the gender pay gap 2025-12-02 [Australian Unions]

Queensland Australian Workers’ Union leader Stacey Schinnerl warned she wasn’t safe at building site after CFMEU threats 2025-12-02 [The Nightly]

Ontario Three-year tentative deal for CUPE hospital workers 2025-12-02 [Now]

British Columbia Long-term care, assisted living workers reach transition agreement with B.C. 2025-12-02 [CP]

Quebec Unions launch legal fight against Law 14 2025-12-02 [Global]

Ontario Toronto community, seniors housing workers reach tentative deal with employers 2025-12-02 [CBC]

Alberta AFL President denies wrongdoing in encouraging support for Alberta MLA recall campaigns 2025-12-02 [CITY]

Nomadesc honours union historian and activist María Tila Uribe, prepares for the centennial of the Banana Strike 2025-12-02 [Nomadesc ]

As return-to-office rumours swirl, federal unions demand answers 2025-12-02 [CBC]

Ontario Algoma Steel to lay off 1,000 workers, union says 2025-12-02 [CP]

Quebec Unions in Quebec mount legal challenge against newly implemented labour law 2025-12-02 [CBC]

How deep are cuts to public transit in the Liberals’ 2025 budget? 2025-12-02 [CUPE]

Quebec The minister of labour invited to a general membership meeting 2025-12-02 [CUPE]

Nova Scotia Northside Community Guest Home workers vote to strike 2025-12-02 [CUPE]

Nova Scotia Ocean View Continuing Care Centre workers vote to strike 2025-12-02 [CUPE]

Strike for pay restoration for resident doctors in England 2025-12-02 [BMA]

NHS staff need pay talks now, says UNISON 2025-12-02 [Unison]

Metrolink tram driver strike escalates over festive season and New Year's Eve 2025-12-02 [Unite]

RMT warns of surge in violence against rail workers while BTP presence cut 2025-12-02 [RMT]

Maritime Union slams Holcim.move as blatant attempt to replace Kiwi workers 2025-12-02 [The Press]

WIGUT: UWI staff back pay finally near approval 2025-12-02 [Trinidad Guardian]

Nurses association: Wage negotiations must resume amid Couva hospital reopening 2025-12-02 [Newsday]

SADTU congratulates COSATU on its 40th anniversary 2025-12-02 [SADTU]

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