Gaza unemployment since start of Israel’s war soars to nearly 80%: ILO Labour agency says occupied West Bank joblessness stands at almost 32 percent, giving a combined total of 50.8 percent. Al Jazeera · Jun 7, 2024
Saudi Arabia accused of using forced labour ahead of Fifa World Cup decision Union’s claim of ‘epidemic of migrant worker abuses’ could force Fifa to reject state as 2034 host if it fails to meet rights obligations The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 2024
Sailor stuck at sea for years highlights the surge in owners abandoning ships The United Nations over the last decade has logged an increasing number of crew members abandoned by shipowners around the world The Independent UK · May 30, 2024
‘Destruction of jobs’: India election turns spotlight on a dream gone sour India’s workforce is becoming more informalised and the quality of employment has suffered since the COVID-19 pandemic. Al Jazeera · May 6, 2024
What is the significance of Labour Day or May Day? | Explained The Hindu decodes the history of Labour Day and why it is celebrated worldwide. The Hindu · May 1, 2024
Heat threatens worker health: report A new UN report attributes hundreds of thousands deaths to climate change impacts on the world's workforce Salon · Apr 23, 2024
6 months into war, Palestinians face high unemployment and a 'disastrous' economy A Palestinian Authority official says there are around 700,000 Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza who have gone six months without work since the war between Israel and Hamas began on Oct. 7. WEKU · Apr 10, 2024
Are Workplaces Inherently Toxic? Bullying. Harassment. Horrible bosses. How dream jobs turn into nightmares The Walrus · Apr 3, 2024
Why is unemployment high among the youth? | Explained Why are educated youth also not getting jobs? Why is women participation in the labour force low? The Hindu · Mar 30, 2024
Unemployment is “defining issue” of Lok Sabha polls despite PM’s attempt to divert and distract: Congress Congress addresses youth unemployment as a defining issue for 2024 elections, presenting a concrete plan to tackle joblessness. The Hindu · Mar 27, 2024
Morning Digest | ILO report says employment scenario in India grim; Supreme Court raises concern over the rich gagging media, and more The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on March 27, 2024. The Hindu · Mar 27, 2024
Employment scenario in India grim, says ILO report India's youth face high unemployment rates, lack of skills, and gender disparities, according to the India Employment Report 2024. The Hindu · Mar 26, 2024
3.5 people for every 1,000 engaged in forced labour: ILO study ILO study reveals global forced labor generates $36 billion annually, emphasizing need for urgent action to end exploitation. The Hindu · Mar 19, 2024
Global Forced Labor Profits Reach Obscene 6 Billion Annually Alarming report by ILO reveals global forced labor profits surge to 6 billion annually, with sexual exploitation predominant. Top News · Mar 19, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Mar 19, 2024 Sexual exploitation drives 37% rise in profits from forced labour, ILO says International Labour Organization report says profits have risen to £184bn a year, with 27m people globally trapped in modern slavery
Top News · Mar 18, 2024 Palestinian Unemployment Surges Above 50% Amid Gaza Conflict The conflict in Gaza has led to over 50% unemployment rate among Palestinians, requiring urgent humanitarian and economic support.
The Hindu · Jan 20, 2024 What are labour rules for workers abroad? | Explained Why are the U.P. and Haryana governments recruiting workers to go and work in Israel? Why are trade unions upset about this? What are the international labour standards, especially in a war zone?
The Hindu · Jan 10, 2024 ILO sees structural imbalances in global labour market Global unemployment rate is set to increase in 2024 while growing social inequalities remain a concern, said the International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2024 report released in Vienna on Thursday.
International Business Times · Jan 10, 2024 Global Unemployment Set To Worsen In 2024: UN The global unemployment rate will increase slightly in 2024, the United Nations said Wednesday as it raised concerns about stagnant productivity, worsening inequalities and inflation biting into disposable income.
The Hindu · Dec 26, 2023 INTUC to organise mega rally on Dec. 29 in Thrissur ndian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC) will organise a mega rally in on December 29 in Thrissur against the anti-labour policies of the State and Centre, INTUC State president R.Chandrasekharan said here on Tuesday.
The Hindu · Dec 23, 2023 Navy’s IFC-IOR played key role in the backend in tackling vessel hijacking episode The Indian Navy’s Information Fusion Centre for Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR) located in Gurugram played a quiet but crucial role in the backend as the hijacking incident of (Merchant Vessel) m.v. Ruen unfolded by coordinating between the Navy and with the ship owner. The centre, which marked its 5th anniversary…
Al Jazeera · Dec 20, 2023 Nearly 66 percent of jobs lost in Gaza since Israel-Hamas war broke out UN labour agency, Palestinian bureau note major spillover effect in occupied West Bank with one-third jobs wiped out.
The Hindu · Nov 27, 2023 As deaths due to work-related factors increase, ILO report calls for countries to strengthen safety net Globally, 30 lakh workers die annually due to work-related accidents/diseases; 63% in Asia-Pacific. Long working hours (55+/wk) biggest killer, followed by exposure to occupational particulate matter, gases, fumes & injuries.
Al Jazeera · Nov 7, 2023 Gaza loses 61 percent of jobs in Israel-Hamas war, UN agency says International Labour Organization says economic impact of the conflict will reverberate for ‘many years to come’.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2023 TUC complains to UN watchdog over ‘undemocratic’ UK anti-strike law Trade union body says British government move is in ‘breach of international law’