The world, in perspective.

Garment workers in Bangladesh staged a fourth day of wage protests on Tuesday, with police firing tear gas to disperse demonstrators as unrest disrupted factory operations and transport links in the country's vital export sector.

Workers from the seven taluks of the district were demanding immediate release of honorarium pending for the last four months

<p>The British Social Attitudes survey reveals record levels of dissatisfaction. But still Kemi Badenoch and the business lobby want to take us backwards</p><p>Britain is unhappier at work than since records began. The British Social Attitudes <a href="https://natcen.ac.uk/publications/bsa-work-progress">survey</a>, the nation’s long-running annual pulse-tak

Chief negotiator Kevin Callinan accuses Government of failing to address cost of living and local bargaining

However, country struggles to retain many of them, especially highly skilled ones

The Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) will launch an indefinite protest at Jantar Mantar demanding protection of workers’ rights and repeal of ‘anti-worker’ labour codes

Tens of thousands of workers in world's second-largest apparel exporter hit the streets to demand better minimum wages.

Under new rules, most workers will have to wait 10 years to settle in the UK, but higher earners can qualify sooner.

The union representing thousands of David Jones workers is planning for the worst as the troubled department store chain prepares to close up to half its stores.

Employees describing jobs as 'remote' are now often in-office, as companies fail to create the collaboration they claim is critical, NY Fed research shows.

New research reveals the proportion of jobs in Greater Brisbane set to be impacted by artificial intelligence, and where they are located.

Officials assure payment of two months arrears and promise to take up minimum wage revision

<p>Prospect to hold workplace sessions and recruit members under agreement with tech company</p><p>Trade unions are expected to make further inroads into big tech companies in the UK after new rights for unions to access workplaces <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/oct/30/tuc-leader-union-recognition-private-sectoraccess">came into force</a>

The home secretary laid out a revised proposal for changing when migrants can claim permanent residency.

<p>Thousands of Bangladeshi garment workers blocked a major highway and clashed with police on Monday, demanding a monthly minimum wage more than double their current pay, as protests spread across industrial hubs.</p> <p>The South Asian nation of 170 million people is the world’s second-biggest garment exporter behind <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/1611

The airline says fuel prices may rise by €2bn in 2028 unless there is an end to the US-Israel war with Iran.

Union leaders and workers have rallied outside the Reserve Bank, demanding an end to interest rate rises with another hike expected.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 &mdash; Some Malaysian firms remain reluctant to pay local vocational graduates decent wages, often...

IDBI workers demand the government "cancel the privatization process" and work to strengthen the bank while protecting public investment and staff interests.

<p>QUETTA: The Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) Balochistan chapter has directed party workers across the province to prepare for any political developments and complete organisational and protest preparations in line with the directives of party chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman.</p> <p>The directives were issued at a meeting of the party’s provincial executive

More than half want unlimited annual leave, survey shows

Dozens of garment workers in Bangladesh clashed with police in the capital Dhaka.

Asked last week if he would respect the results of the midterms, Trump said he would, “if they're honest elections.” That has election workers bracing for election fallout.

The Ekiti State Government has begun issuing appointment letters to 1,522 newly recruited junior health workers to boost service delivery in its PHCs. Read More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-recruits-1522-health-workers-for-phcs/

Two workers collapsed after entering the food-waste tank at Shri Ganga Hotel on the Ujjain-Dewas road; two more entered to rescue them, and all four died

Demonstrations held in industrial cities as workers demand wage increase as cost of living rises.

California election officials described the Trump administration’s legal threats as having consequences on their mental health, according to court papers.

The UK Government has ended a rule that reduced payments for families of workers who died from asbestos-related diseases before filing a claim. Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-raises-compensation-for-families-of-workers-killed-by-asbestos/

Egypt and Germany are stepping up cooperation on skilled labour mobility, vocational training and workforce development as Germany seeks to address labour shortages across several sectors, while Egyptian professionals show growing interest in accessing European job markets. The efforts were highlighted during the opening day of the 2026 Labour Mobility Forum

The Chancellor has suggested that younger workers might not receive the same minimum wage as others before the next election.

The Canadian Union of Public Employees says the tentative deal follows 10 months of bargaining and addresses the concerns members raised.

While some workers survived after deciding not to return for the night shift or stepping out for dinner, four others died after smoke engulfed the shoe factory; families recall the final moments that changed their lives.

<img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_4669,w_7000/744341' alt='A student holds a flare at an anti-Israel rally during a 24-hour strike by seafarers, led by the No Harbour for Genocide movement, in Piraeus, Greece, October 30, 2026. (photo credit: Stelios Misinas/Reuters)' title='A student

Social workers say many Nigerian parents in the UK are losing their children to the British system over violations of parental and cultural guidelines. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-parents-losing-children-in-uk-social-workers/

AI is flagging hazards on construction sites, but researchers say evidence that the technology prevents injuries remains limited.

Under the program, a fixed amount is expected to be given to people in work who earn ¥1.19 million or less annually.

As negotiations with the park ramp up, unionized food-service employees claim they’re skipping meals and getting close to missing rent payments: “I would bet money that I'm one emergency away from just ruin.”

The union representing school support workers in Nova Scotia says it will be filing a 48-hour strike notice, after talks broke down with the province overnight.

All employees of Singareni were paid ₹596 cr. share of profit as Dasara bonus earlier this month

The Bayelsa State Government has approved new special allowances for public servants, increasing its monthly salary expenditure by approximately N3bn from Read More: https://punchng.com/bayelsa-raises-workers-pay-with-special-allowances/

Students and workers have marched across Italy for more school funding and relief from rising living costs. The rallies follow weeks of school occupations and protests against higher military spending.

More than 25 dockworkers' trade unions in 110 ports of 22 countries are going on strike on October 30.

West Germany and Turkey signed an agreement allowing the temporary recruitment of workers on October 30, 1961. Sixty-five years on, many so-called 'guest workers' can't live from their pensions.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 &mdash; More than 6.5 tonnes of raw chicken suspected of being processed without complying with Isl...

Boards are mandated to design, monitor and recommend targeted welfare schemes for gig and platform workers and traditional unorganised workers

<p>As thousands of datacentres are constructed across Europe, the Guardian and Investigate Europe have uncovered disturbing evidence that some workers building them are exposed to dangerous conditions and living in fear of speaking out</p><p>Sandu* checked his watch. He was winding down the last 15 minutes of his shift at a vast Google datacentre site in Sai

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 &mdash; Bagan MP Lim Guan Eng has urged the government to exempt existing foreign workers from mand...

Grand jury subpoenas sent to election workers in Los Angeles come amid escalating tensions between the Trump administration and California election officials over the state's voter rolls.

The Federal Trade Commission has ordered nine major companies to turn over detailed information that will determine whether they are using users' personal data to charge them more or pay their employees less. MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo has more details.

Vice-President Kashim Shettima says the FG is targeting 100,000 salaried community health workers by 2027 to strengthen primary healthcare delivery in Nige Read More: https://punchng.com/shettima-targets-100000-salaried-community-health-workers-by-2027/

Vice President Kashim Shettima says the Tinubu administration will secure legal recognition, certification, and reliable salaries for community health work Read More: https://punchng.com/shettima-pledges-legal-backing-steady-salaries-for-community-health-workers/

The African Union and its member states have been urged to make concrete financial and policy commitments to expand Africa’s community health workforce, “with an estimated $4.3bn required annually to achieve the target of two million workers by 2030.” The Acting Deputy Director-General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr Raji Tajudee

In a letter dated Oct. 29, Interim Commissioner of Competition Jeanne Pratt said the breadth of use of non-compete clauses in Canada is “concerning.”

From Sunday anyone weighing more than 19st 7Ib (124kg) will be banned from flying to an offshore platform.

Some 80-100 women have borrowed money through self-help groups from a micro-finance firm based in neighbouring Washim district, and were allegedly facing harassment despite repaying at least 70% of the amount, a Krantikari Shetkari Sanghatana functionary said

In a letter dated Oct. 29 addressed to Stelco’s president, Paul Simon, Joly said she expects a 'concrete and credible plan for re-engagement with these workers.'

The Kwara State Government has begun training 290 healthcare workers on skilled birth attendance to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality in the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-trains-290-health-workers-on-safe-childbirth/