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MSC’s ‘blue tick’ scheme creates illusion of ethically sourced fish, study claims

Sustainability certification by Marine Stewardship Council may be obscuring labour abuses in seafood supply chains, say researchers

The Guardian - UK

South Africa’s gig economy workers set to get more protection under planned labour law reforms

South Africa’s minister of employment and labour has published a sweeping set of proposed amendments to the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, the Employment Equity Act and the National Minimum Wage Act.

The Conversation

Why India’s Most Educated Youth Are the Most Unemployed

India celebrates its youth as its greatest strength. Every year, millions of students graduate with degrees in engineering, management, science, arts, and commerce — armed with ambition, skill, and the promise of a better future. Families invest savings. Students invest years. Society invests hope. And yet, a troubling paradox defines…

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Uzbekistan strengthens labour rights through union-led reforms

Uzbekistan’s trade unions mark 120 years of operation, by taking the lead in labour reform, pushing for equal pay, safer workplaces, and stronger employee rights.

Euronews

Climate change is profoundly affecting livelihoods across Canada

For years, the International Labour Organization (ILO) has been sounding the alarm: climate change is having significant effects on the conditions, characteristics and availability of work.

The Conversation

These jobs will thrive – but others may vanish – as AI transforms Australia’s workforce

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia made headlines when it announced last week it would cut 45 call centre jobs, thanks to the introduction of an AI chatbot.

The Conversation

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.

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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’.

Al Jazeera

Heatwaves endanger workers, reduce productivity: International Labour Organization

Sharply rising temperatures across the globe continue to endanger the safety of workers and impact communities with the “least capacity for adaptation,” according to a senior economist at the International Labour Organization (ILO). Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Didier Drogba takes on scourge of ‘fake agents’ scamming African players

The number of fake agents exploiting young African footballers is increasing and Didier Drogba says ‘the dream ends up being a nightmare’

The Guardian - UK

Africa, Middle East driving growing ’employment divide’, UN says

Low-income countries will not see unemployment rates recover to pre-pandemic levels in 2023, ILO says.

Al Jazeera

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