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Labour backs Pope’s Africa visit, urges action on injustice, corruption, poverty

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More workers getting Liberation Day as a paid day off 2026-04-16 [NLTimes]

Labour backs Pope’s Africa visit, urges action on injustice, corruption, poverty 2026-04-16 [Vanguard]

Textile workers in Turkey fight poor labor conditions in a declining industry 2026-04-16 [Bianet]

Trade union leader Joe Ajaero awarded the Arthur Svensson International prize for Trade Union Rights 2026 2026-04-16 [Styrke]

Jharkhand Protest over sackings at Tata Motors Jamshedpur Ends After 30-Hour Standoff 2026-04-16 [The Avenue Mail]

Global unions attack IMF, World Bank over inequality, poverty, job losses 2026-04-16 [The Vanguard]

Lula urges mobilization for Brazil workweek reform push 2026-04-16 [TeleSUR]

CFMEU to offer members on apprenticeships $100 fuel vouchers as war in Middle East drives up prices at the pump 2026-04-16 [9 News]

Queensland Rent is the long shadow over the cost of living crisis 2026-04-16 [Together]

Queensland Our free speech is under attack 2026-04-16 [ASU]

Queensland Industrial Relations Act is under review — here's what that means for workers 2026-04-16 [ASU]

Cracks in health system must be remedied with evidence-based reforms 2026-04-16 [AMA]

SDA Submission to Safe Work Australia on Dispute Resolution Processes 2026-04-16 [SDA]

PFA announces 2025-26 A-League Women Stadiums of the Season 2026-04-16 [PFA]

Austraffic POTM: Mata claims third peer-voted award, Stott wins final POTM of 2025-26 ALW season 2026-04-16 [PFA]

Obituary – Trish Crossin 2026-04-16 [NTEU]

Australian Capital Territory Nationals leader Matt Canavan slammed for Canberra public servant comments 2026-04-16 [CPSU]

TWU details inner workings of transport’s fuel fight 2026-04-16 [Owner-Driver]

New South Wales Wage increase delivered for midwives, nurses 2026-04-16 [AAP]

CFMEU has rolled out $100 fuel vouchers for apprentices 2026-04-16 [Smart Company]

Tasmania Administrators tell Liberty Bell Bay workers to take leave without pay or be sacked 2026-04-16 [ABC]

‘We warned them’: AWU boss says refinery closures leaving Australia exposed after fire at Viva facility in Geelong 2026-04-16 [Sky]

Western Australia Lng Workers to Vote on Inpex Employment Deal 2026-04-16 [GBFR]

Camino Rojo & The Narco Cover-up 2026-04-16 [Mexico Solidarity Media]

Quebec Gatineau firefighters voice concerns, frustration at council meeting 2026-04-16 [CBC]

Uttar Pradesh Noida workers, police clashes continue for third day 2026-04-16 [The Telegraph]

Uttar Pradesh Noida workers, police clashes continue for third day 2026-04-16 [The Telegraph]

Manitoba Woman arrested after nurse punched in the face at hospital in The Pas 2026-04-16 [CBC]

Saskatchewan Nurses' union says Saskatoon hospitals dealing with more overdoses after PHR closure 2026-04-16 [CBC]

Over 1500 workers strike at Motherson India plant demanding salary hike 2026-04-16 [Udayvani]

Newfoundland and Labrador Seafood processors launch $2.5M lawsuit against FFAW execs in crab dispute 2026-04-16 [CBC]

Quebec Montreal blue-collar workers begin strike action, some parking rules suspended 2026-04-16 [CTV]

Newfoundland and Labrador Snow crab processors hit Canadian fishing union leaders with CAD 2.5m suit 2026-04-16 [Undercurrent]

Ontario Union's food drive brings in 800 pounds for The Hope Centre in Welland 2026-04-16 [The Local]

Security cabinet to review allegations Canadian company may have allowed “armed individuals” to intimidate workers seeking independent union 2026-04-16 [Mexico Solidarity Media]

Postal workers union blasts Canada Post restructuring 2026-04-16 [The Times]

UK: BBC to slash jobs in major shake up 2026-04-16 [IFJ]

Quebec Ville de Montréal outside workers on strike 2026-04-16 [CUPE]

NUJ joins anti-SLAPP day of action 2026-04-16 [NUJ]

People in most deprived areas have 20 fewer years of good health than those in wealthier parts, new data shows 2026-04-16 [Morning Star]

Unison vows to fight far-right and NHS privatisation 2026-04-16 [Morning Star]

‘Too many women have been silenced by rogue employers using NDAs’ 2026-04-16 [Morning Star]

Labour backs Pope’s Africa visit, urges action on injustice, corruption, poverty 2026-04-16 [Vanguard]

Sactwu-Sekunjalo clash escalates as court ruling and R628m lawsuit collide 2026-04-16 [Daily Maverick]

Eskom wants to increase executive salaries by 100% — workers’ union 2026-04-16 [MyBroadband]

Gauteng Workers to govt, please save our jobs! 2026-04-16 [Daily Sun]

Europe’s industrial future at stake amid shifting global trade realities 2026-04-16 [IndustriAll Europe]

Artificial Intelligence already out of control in workplaces, MEPs warned 2026-04-16 [ETUC]

IFJ rejects government proposal to register journalists and social media users 2026-04-16 [IFJ]

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