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Ahead of UN migration review forum, global unions issue demands to protect migrant workers [UNI Global Union] 14-04-2026


Surrounded by windfarms but out of work: the reality of the green jobs boom on England’s east coast [The Guardian] 14-04-2026


Unions lobby to unlock fuel cap for workers who drive [AAP] 14-04-2026


Uttar Pradesh Workers’ protest over wage hike turns violent in Noida, vehicles torched [The Hindu] 13-04-2026


Why Noida workers' protests turned violent: Wage gap, rising anger and Manesar stir spillover [TOI] 13-04-2026



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Victoria ‘I don’t just ditch my mates’: new Victorian Labor minister defends John Setka ties amid criticism 2026-04-14 [The Guardian]

Unions lobby to unlock fuel cap for workers who drive 2026-04-14 [AAP]

International NHS staff don’t feel safe or welcome and want to quit the UK, says UNISON 2026-04-14 [Unison]

Health conference debates ‘the scourge of gender-based violence’ 2026-04-14 [Unison]

Unite secure inflation beating pay rise for workers at dairy company Saputo 2026-04-14 [Unite]

'Yoon Youngmin's Threats' Hwasun County Public Workers' Union Protest Spreads 2026-04-14 [아시아경제]

RMT pledge action against assaults in a national campaign day 2026-04-14 [RMT]

Nova Scotia ‘They are not having it’: 2,200 long-term care workers go on strike in Nova Scotia 2026-04-14 [Global]

Nova Scotia ‘All we are asking for is a fair living wage’: CUPE long-term care workers strike in Shelburne County 2026-04-14 [The Vanguard]

Quebec Some services will be limited during 3-day blue-collar workers' strike, Montreal says 2026-04-14 [CBC]

Newfoundland and Labrador Snow crab dispute continues; court issues injunction against harvester union 2026-04-14 [SeafoodSource]

Nova Scotia N.S. long-term care workers reject government offer, sparking province-wide strike 2026-04-14 [CTV]

British Columbia Workers descend on B.C. legislature advocating for and against 'labour neutral' bill 2026-04-14 [Journal of Commerce]

Nova Scotia Union for striking nursing home, residential care workers calls Nova Scotia government's messaging 'sneaky' 2026-04-14 [The Chronicle-Herald]

Nova Scotia Hundreds of N.S. long-term care workers go on strike 2026-04-14 [CBC]

Why are public service unions filing grievances over the early retirement incentive? 2026-04-14 [The Citizen]

Nova Scotia Over 2,200 long-term care workers now on strike across Nova Scotia 2026-04-14 [CUPE]

Ontario CUPE members ratify a milestone agreement with the Region of Niagara's long-term care facilities 2026-04-14 [CUPE]

Ontario TTC electrical and trades workers deliver strong strike mandate 2026-04-14 [CUPE]

CUPE celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week 2026-04-14 [CUPE]

Surrounded by windfarms but out of work: the reality of the green jobs boom on England’s east coast 2026-04-14 [The Guardian]

Eskom wage talks stall as unions return to members for mandate 2026-04-14 [SABC]

Sekunjalo sues SACTWU for R628 million over 'unfulfilled commitments' 2026-04-14 [IOL]

Fuel crisis puts european fishers’ livelihoods at risk: ETF calls for urgent EU intervention 2026-04-14 [ETF]

Europe’s military mobility push must not sideline workers’ rights 2026-04-14 [ETF]

IFJ Centenary World Congress: the countdown has begun 2026-04-14 [IFJ]

Global unions warn UN migration draft puts migrant workers at risk 2026-04-14 [IFJ]

ProPublica workers on strike over job protection, AI and decent pay 2026-04-14 [IFJ]

IFJ Gender Council elects its new Steering Committee 2026-04-14 [IFJ]

Ahead of UN migration review forum, global unions issue demands to protect migrant workers 2026-04-14 [UNI Global Union]

Oregon 'Everyone is Replaceable' - A worker died at an Amazon warehouse in Oregon last week. Employees were told to look away For more info 2026-04-14 [Reddit]

Pennsylvania Bodies of 2 Ironworkers recovered following Grays Ferry parking garage collapse 2026-04-14 [ABC]

VIDEO California The AI Bubble, Capitalism, The Mechanic & The Luddites With Jathan Sadowski For more info 2026-04-14 [LVP]

VIDEO California STRIKE! SEIU99 Leaders Fight 4 Education Workers, Kids & Community At LAUSD & The Class Struggle For more info 2026-04-14 [LVP]

Unions warn that fuel tax cuts set precedent for pay across the economy 2026-04-14 [Irish Congress of Trade Unions]

Trade unions call for government to protect workers from economic shock 2026-04-14 [Irish Congress of Trade Unions]

Take inspiration from Australian Govt: Encourage public servants to work from home to save and ease fuel costs 2026-04-14 [PSA]

Dismissal of Gibson appeal a major win for worker's safety, says maritime union 2026-04-14 [MUNZ]

Global nurses unite for peace: ICN calls for worldwide #nursesforpeace action 2026-04-14 [ICN]

Bernie Sanders and Mayor Mamdani Headline Union Now Rally in Manhattan 2026-04-14 [National Today]

Niger: ILO resident representative visits WFTU and UNSN headquarters in Niger 2026-04-14 [WFTU]

WFTU condemnation statement on the arrest of Basaran Aksu, organiser of the Independent miniers union of Turkey 2026-04-14 [WFTU]

Western Cape Why Mafia are targeting schools 2026-04-14 [The South African]

Government mileage increase for home support workers 'a joke' 2026-04-14 [E tu union]

E tu members will rally to save jobs at Te Papa 2026-04-14 [E tu union]

Western Cape How rising fuel costs are squeezing Cape Town's workforce and businesses 2026-04-14 [Cape Argus]

SARS surpasses R2 trillion in tax collections as Cosatu lauds public service turnaround 2026-04-14 [Business Report]

Eastern Cape NEHAWU calls on Dora Nginza Hospital workers to resume duties 2026-04-14 [SABC]

SADTU backs new draft History curriculum, highlights need for African perspective 2026-04-14 [East Coast Radio]

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