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Dictatorship of the employer? New labour codes grant employers greater freedom while curtailing the most basic rights of workers, especially the most marginalised

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Dictatorship of the employer? New labour codes grant employers greater freedom while curtailing the most basic rights of workers, especially the most marginalised [Frontline] 27-12-2025


New guidelines on 'Yellow Envelope Law' rekindle dispute between labor, business [The Times] 26-12-2025


Expert proposes that trade unions participate in supervisory board of Ukrzaliznytsia with advisory vote [Interfax] 26-12-2025


Gig Workers, Delivery Partners Strike on Christmas Day, Work 'Affected' in 7 States [Newsclick] 26-12-2025


Organised labour breaks wage chains [BirGun] 26-12-2025



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Dictatorship of the employer? New labour codes grant employers greater freedom while curtailing the most basic rights of workers, especially the most marginalised 2025-12-27 [Frontline]

COSATU calls for urgent interventions over NTI workers salaries 2025-12-27 [Fullview]

Don’t sympathise with individuals convicted of corruption – ZCTU 2025-12-27 [News Diggers]

The deadly problem on South Africa’s roads 2025-12-27 [NewsDay]

SAPU to appeal anti-gang officers’ bail denial 2025-12-27 [SABC]

Kholosa Biyana celebrates being the first SAFPU female vice president 2025-12-27 [SABC Sport]

NUM blasts court, calls Eskom’s R54bn setback an ‘unpatriotic’ plot 2025-12-27 [Sunday World]

Hawaii Hospital, workers agree on new contract, ending months-long strike 2025-12-26 [HNN]

Vavi criticises ANCYL after its call for youth unemployment to be declared a national disaster 2025-12-26 [The Citizen]

How to manage 2026 unemployment stress: 7 expert tips 2025-12-26 [The Mercury]

Whatever Happened to Trump's 'Golden Age' for American Workers? 2025-12-26 [ZNetwork.org]

Starbucks’ history of union busting is catching up with them. As strikes expand and members of Congress weigh in, the company’s stock has begun to slide 2025-12-26 [SEIU]

What Canada’s public sector voting divide could mean for future elections 2025-12-26 [Conversation]

As Trump pushed mines to increase production, protections for black lung victims stalled 2025-12-26 [Louisville Pub Media]

Massachusetts 'Somebody’s got to be here.' Meet the essential workers in Pittsfield who clock in on Christmas 2025-12-26 [Berkshire Eagle]

Michigan AFGE union workers at Ann Arbor's EPA lab face continuing challenges 2025-12-26 [WEMU]

Louisiana Factory boss gives workers $240 million in bonuses after $1.7B sale of family company 2025-12-26 [Local 12]

November Jobs Report Shows Rising Unemployment and Worsening Outlook for Black Workers 2025-12-26 [Observer]

Federal workers annual charity drive sees 40% drop in donations as layoffs under Trump left thousands out of work 2025-12-26 [Independent]

Supreme Court won’t halt judge’s probe into civil service laws’ virility, for now 2025-12-26 [Gov Exec]

The twists and turns of Trump’s 2025 war on unions 2025-12-26 [Gov Exec]

Protecting older workers in the labor market: Externalities and “deadwood labor” effects 2025-12-26 [SSRN]

Striking Oil and Postal Workers in Brazil Unite Against Privatization 2025-12-26 [Left Voice]

Delhi Women-led Gig Workers’ Union Observes Xmas Day Strike over Working Conditions 2025-12-26 [Clarion]

Delivery workers take to streets; hold bike rallies for better wages 2025-12-26 [Hans]

Eternal, Swiggy shares trade lower amid Zepto IPO buzz, gig workers’ strike; check details 2025-12-26 [Upstox]

Gig workers’ all-India strike on New Year’s Eve? End to 10-minute delivery among key demands 2025-12-26 [The Times]

Minimum services ordered during Portugal airport workers strike 2025-12-26 [The Portugal News]

Oregon Legacy Health, union workers reach tentative agreement as strike continues 2025-12-26 [KOIN]

Telangana Hyderabad: Gig workers join nationwide protest 2025-12-26 [Today]

'Get Only Rs 49 for 11 Kms': Gig Workers' Protests Disrupt Deliveries 2025-12-26 [The Quint]

Cananea Mine Strike Ends After Historic 18-Year Labour Dispute 2025-12-26 [Discovery Alert]

VIDEO Illinois Urbana Starbucks employees join nationwide strike after unionizing 2025-12-26 [WCIA]

Why are gig workers going on strike? Swiggy, Zomato, Blinkit delivery drivers offer details 2025-12-26 [The Week]

Anger Against 10-Minute Delivery: Gig Workers Strike Across India 2025-12-26 [WION]

Firefighters call off Boxing Day strike, to commence next month 2025-12-26 [Te Ao]

Maharashtra One-day gig workers strike hits food delivery across Maharashtra 2025-12-26 [The Indian Express]

Gig workers strike: Did food and travel platform aggregator companies empower them by ignoring them? 2025-12-26 [WION]

Despite Crackdown on Activism, Tech Employees Are Still Picking Fights 2025-12-26 [The Times]

Tamil Nadu Chennai construction workers seek housing allotment within city limits 2025-12-26 [The Hindu]

Tamil Nadu NULM workers to protest near Madras High Court 2025-12-26 [The Hindu]

Organised labour breaks wage chains 2025-12-26 [BirGun]

Gig Workers, Delivery Partners Strike on Christmas Day, Work 'Affected' in 7 States 2025-12-26 [Newsclick]

Expert proposes that trade unions participate in supervisory board of Ukrzaliznytsia with advisory vote 2025-12-26 [Interfax]

New guidelines on 'Yellow Envelope Law' rekindle dispute between labor, business 2025-12-26 [The Times]

Alberta Arbitrator gives Medicine Hat careworkers 6% raise 2025-12-26 [Alberta Worker]

VIDEO California AI, Autonomous Vehicles, Drivers In San Francisco & The Tech Billionaires Control Of The City For more info 2025-12-26 [LVP]

British Columbia Alberni Golf Club workers back on the job 2025-12-25 [SEIU 2]

R54M tariff dispute: NUM slams Afriforum, decries court ruling 2025-12-25 [The Bullrushes]

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