Tag: Workers’ Rights
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Tinubu Reaffirms Commitment to Workers’ Welfare at Imoudu’s 20th Memorial
President Tinubu Addresses the Imoudu Memorial, Reasserting Labour Commitments President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to workers’ welfare, social justice, and constructive engagement with organized labour during the 20th posthumous memorial of Pa Michael Imoudu, a towering figure in Nigeria’s labour movement. The event, held in a spirit of remembrance and reform, highlighted…
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COP30 Week One Ends Cautiously as ‘Just Transition’ Gains Traction in Draft Text
Overview: A Cautious Pause at COP30 The first week of COP30 closed with diplomats signaling cautious optimism rather than definitive breakthroughs. Negotiators reported slow progress amid the complex, multilayered process of climate talks, but a notable development emerged: a new draft text that formally elevates the concept of a “just transition” within the negotiating framework.…
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Starbucks Workers Strike for First Union Contract and Boycott Call Across the U.S.
Overview: A Nationwide Labor Action Hundreds of Starbucks workers across more than 25 U.S. cities are walking off the job as part of a coordinated effort to press for a first union contract. The strikes come amid stalled negotiations between the company and labor organizers seeking wage guarantees, scheduling fairness, benefits, and safer working conditions.…
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Fishing Workers Demand Action on Poor Conditions and Pay
Angry Calls for Reform Grow in Erongo’s Fishing Sector Employees from several fishing companies in Namibia’s Erongo Region are escalating their push for concrete reforms. They say mandatory compliance with safety rules, fair pay, and humane working environments remains elusive, despite repeated appeals to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform. The collective…
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CHR Calls for AI Governance That Safeguards Workers’ Rights
CHR Urges a Human-Centric Approach to AI The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) of the Philippines has issued a firm reminder: the many benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) must never come at the expense of workers’ rights. In its recent position paper, the CHR stressed that AI should be developed and deployed within clear legal…
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AI and Workers’ Rights: CHR Calls for Strong Global Safeguards
CHR emphasizes human rights in AI governance The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has underscored that the many benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) must not come at the expense of workers’ rights. In a clear statement, the CHR called for robust legal frameworks to guide the development and regulation of AI, ensuring technologies enhance human…
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CHR Advocates AI that Upholds Workers’ Rights and Democratic Values
Introduction: A Call for Human-Centric AI Governance The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) of the Philippines has issued a clear warning: the widespread deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) must not erode workers’ rights or fundamental freedoms. In its position paper, the CHR emphasizes that while AI offers numerous benefits—from efficiency to innovation—its development and deployment…
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Sophie Hermans Tata Steel deal: Dutch government under fire
The deal at a glance In a move that has sparked intense political debate, demissionary minister Sophie Hermans announced a 2‑billion-euro package to shore up a major steel producer. Proponents argue the funding safeguards jobs and regional investment, while critics contend the terms do not deliver meaningful improvements on health, workers’ rights, or environmental safeguards.…
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PvdA Claims Sophie Hermans Has Failed the Tata Steel Billion-Dollar Deal
Overview: a controversial government pledge to Tata Steel In a move that has reverberated through Dutch politics, demissionary minister Sophie Hermans of the VVD announced a sizeable package for Tata Steel—about 2 billion euros intended to support the steel giant’s operations and transition. Critics argue that the deal trades away robust safeguards for subsidies and…
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PvdA Accuses Sophie Hermans of Failing Tata Steel Deal
The Controversy Surrounding the Tata Steel Deal The Dutch opposition GroenLinks-PvdA has seized on the government’s €2 billion package for Tata Steel as a flashpoint in climate and industrial policy. They argue the deal offers the megavermilion company far too much leeway to decarbonize, while failing to secure essential protections for nearby residents and workers.…