Tag: labor union
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ICU Ghana Takes Lead to Address Cocoa Industry Challenges
ICU Ghana Spearheads Dialogue on Cocoa Industry Challenges The Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union (ICU) Ghana has announced a bold initiative to address the persistent challenges facing the country’s cocoa industry. In a move to bring together key players across the cocoa ecosystem, ICU Ghana is coordinating a high-level forum that will include farmers, processors,…
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Amazon TB Outbreak at Coventry Warehouse: What We Know
Overview of the Coventry TB Outbreak Amazon has confirmed that its Coventry warehouse, a major site employing around 3,000 workers, has experienced cases of tuberculosis (TB). The confirmation comes after earlier statements from the GMB Union, which reported multiple TB cases at the site. Public health authorities are monitoring the situation as the company works…
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NLC Calls for Urgent Wage Review and Tax Policy Overhaul in Nigeria
NLC presses for urgent wage review and tax policy overhaul The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has intensified its call for the Federal Government to urgently address workers’ wages and reassess the country’s tax framework. With inflation stubbornly high and real incomes under pressure, the union warns that delays and uneven compliance could deepen economic hardship…
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Ontario Workers Rally Against Full-Time Office Mandate in Mississauga
Ontario Workers Rally Against Full-Time Office Mandate in Mississauga Mississauga, Ontario — A group of government and public-sector workers gathered outside a prominent office building on Monday, voicing strong opposition to a mandate requiring full-time in-office work. The demonstrators chanted for a better work-life balance and flexible work arrangements, arguing that the policy disregards productivity,…
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The Actor Awards: SAG Rebrands Away From SAG Awards
Overview: A Renaming That Signals Change The Screen Actors Guild Awards, long known to audiences as the SAG Awards, are undergoing a formal name change. Going forward, the ceremony will be officially titled The Actor Awards, presented by Sag-Aftra. The rebrand is designed to reflect a broader focus on all performers represented by the union…
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Liberty Bell Bay manganese shipment signals footing after woes
Liberty Bell Bay receives first ore shipment after challenging period A shipment of manganese ore has arrived at Liberty Bell Bay, one of Tasmania’s largest industrial employers, marking a return to normal operations after a period of limited activity sparked by ore supply challenges and global price volatility. The delivery comes as the smelter battles…
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Bank Hapoalim Strike Expands as Branches Close at Noon
Bank Hapoalim Strike Expands as Branches Close at Noon Bank Hapoalim workers in Israel have expanded their stoppage, with branches and service centers set to shut down from 12:00 noon until the end of the workday. The action follows a warning strike carried out last week and involves about 8,000 employees across all units, including…