Labour Rights

South Korea’s low paid brace for ‘pro-market’ turn under Yoon
Yoon Suk-yeol has pledged to enact policies that give companies more room to operate free from excessive regulation.
Published On 25 May 2022
Malaysian palm oil giant seeks to repair image after abuse claims
Sime Darby Plantation Berhad is fighting a US ban on its products after reported labour violations at its plantations.
Published On 25 May 2022
Tunisia union to boycott President Saied’s national dialogue
The UGTT union says it will hold a strike over wages and the economy, as it accuses Kais Saied of unilateral moves.
Published On 23 May 2022
In Indonesia’s illegal mines, the poor risk it all for fortune
Deaths of 12 women last month are the latest in a series of fatal accidents in country’s illicit mines.
Published On 6 May 2022

Striking miners got on stage as South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, a founding member of the trade unions, spoke.

May 1 is celebrated as International Labour Day – or May Day – around the world.

Victims of so-called haruwa-charuwa system try to escape debt bondage but it’s not so different on other side as well.

The Take looks at the historic Amazon union victory.

ILO suspends cooperation with Russia, except when related to humanitarian assistance, until it halts its war on Ukraine.

Logistics workers are occupying a major firm’s headquarters in a dispute that has become a flashpoint in upcoming election.

Canadian truckers tell Al Jazeera protests against COVID-19 restrictions are taking attention away from real challenges.

The ban comes as trade union action demanding better pay and conditions in the healthcare sector enters a sixth day.

A new UN report details a ‘widespread and systematic programme’ of abuse in Xinjiang as well as China’s vehement denial.

Striking workers used burning tires to block a main road and police tried to disperse the crowd with tear gas.

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