New York, Nov 6 (IANS) Several leading international human rights organisations strongly condemned the violence against garment workers in Bangladesh, who have been protesting for fair wages and basic labour rights. The condemnation came amid escalating unrest in the garment industry,…
Security forces in Bangladesh have deployed tear gas and batons to disperse thousands of garment workers protesting for a livable wage across major industrial belts. The severe crackdown ordered by the Tarique Rahman government has transformed key manufacturing hubs into…
Dhaka, Nov. 6: Garment workers in Bangladesh largely resumed work on Thursday after days of wage protests, although some factories remained closed and isolated demonstrations continued. There were isolated protests in Gazipur and Ashulia, also industrial areas near Dhaka. "Workers in…
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has reiterated its demand for a sustainable salary increase for Nigerian workers, insisting that another wage award would not provide a lasting solution to the worsening economic challenges confronting employees. The congress said…
The union representing Los Angeles Fire Department firefighters thanked city voters Thursday for their support on Measure FD, a half-sales tax increase. As of Thursday morning, Measure FD led 53.68%-46.32% and 430,576-371,505, according to figures released by the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder…
NPQ’s column, We Stood Up, features first-person stories from workers, builders, activists, and organizers of their work and world. From inspirational stories to strategic insights and powerful solutions, these stories may offer a moment to breathe, collective wisdom, and the…
Protests in Bangladesh Continue Despite Promise of Revised Pay Structure; Workers Demand More Than Double Existing Minimum Wage Bangladesh’s garment industry is witnessing continued unrest as factory workers demanding a substantial increase in monthly wages clashed with police in several…
Friday, November 6, 2026 06 November 2026 2:25 am WAT From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has stepped up pressure on the Federal Government for a permanent salary increase for workers, accusing it of reneging on a previous wage agreement…
PROVIDENCE – Five weeks after Centurion Foundation, the operator of Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, submitted a revised strategic plan at the request of R.I. Attorney General Peter F. Neronha, the AG’s Office is demanding yet…
Pennsylvania Democrats are preparing to introduce legislation in 2027 to increase the state’s minimum wage, which has remained at $7.25 since 2009. Democratic leaders in Pennsylvania are planning to introduce legislation during the 2027 session to raise the state’s minimum wage to $15, a move…
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