2 workers dead after incident at Vancouver company’s gold mine in Ghana
A Vancouver-based gold mining company is reporting the deaths of two contractors at its operation in the West African country of Ghana. CBC | World News
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Frontline workers should provide minimum level of service during strikes, survey finds
Frontline workers should have to provide minimum levels of service during strikes, a majority of the public believe. Daily Express :: News Feed
White House encourages agencies to boost unpaid leave for federal workers
The White House on Thursday encouraged federal agencies to expand access to family and medical leave opportunities, a move President Biden will tout in his speech this afternoon to honor … Read More
Layoff survivor guilt is real for workers who survive layoffs
Mass layoffs like those roiling the tech industry affect more than the people who lose their jobs. Laid-off workers face practical challenges, such as staying financially afloat and securing new … Read More
205 Democrats vote against bill forcing federal workers to return to the office as COVID winds down
Nearly every House Democrat on Wednesday voted against a Republican bill requiring federal agencies to end their COVID-era telework policies and require federal workers to return to their offices. 205 … Read More
Ambulance workers to strike on 10 February
Thousands of staff across five services in England will walkout in protest over pay. Source link The post Ambulance workers to strike on 10 February appeared first on Lexi Times. … Read More
Over half a million more workers aged 50 and over are on long-term sick
Business needs help to get older long-term sick people back to work, say groups dealing with a surge in “economic inactivity” due to illness. Daily Express :: City and Business … Read More
Physiotherapists, ‘the quiet NHS miracle workers’, walk out
The strike across 30 services in England is the latest action by NHS staff in the pay dispute. Source link The post Physiotherapists, ‘the quiet NHS miracle workers’, walk out … Read More
UK Amazon workers in first ever strike over ‘horrendous’ working conditions and pay
Staff staging the UK’s first Amazon strike are “coming out fighting” as a 50p hourly pay rise for toils in a “horrendous” workplace is not enough, a union says. Daily … Read More
Office workers earn £1,225 a year – for time spent planning their holidays at work
Half of employees plan their holidays during work time – taking an average of 65 hours a year, and being paid £1,225 in the process. The poll, of 1,000 office … Read More
Minnesota bill to extend unemployment benefits for laid-off mine workers awaiting signature from Gov. Tim Walz
A bill to extend unemployment benefits for laid-off workers at Northshore Mining is on its way to Gov. Tim Walz for his signature. The Minnesota House voted 127-7 on Monday … Read More
Workers fired on Zoom: Here’s how to navigate a ‘devastating’ experience and come out on the other side
It can be hard enough for employees to hear the words, “You’re being let go” or “Your job no longer exists” from a manager or a supervisor in a conference … Read More
Walmart still isn’t paying workers enough, says one author calling for a $20 national minimum wage
The Fight for $ 15, a national political movement calling for minimum wage to be raised, began a decade ago with fast food workers walking off the job in New … Read More
Office workers are most productive at 10.22am – but hit a slump at 1.27pm, study finds
Office workers will be at their most productive at 10:22am and hit a slump at 1:27pm, research has revealed. A study of 2,000 employees revealed the ups and downs the … Read More
Killings of journalists and media workers surged 50% in 2022, U.N. says
Killings of journalists and other media workers jumped 50% in 2022, with an average of one journalist killed every four days, according to new figures released by the United Nations. … Read More
Expansion of ULEZ will ‘isolate people’ and could ‘price out’ NHS workers from the capital
London’s Ultra-low Emission Zone will be expanding this year in a bid to reduce emissions and pollution in the capital. Daily Express :: Cars Feed
NY department of health ‘exploring options’ after judge strikes down COVID vaccine mandate for health workers
A New York Supreme Court judge struck down a mandate Friday that required all health care workers in the state to be vaccinated against the coronavirus, saying Gov. Kathy Hochul … Read More
Ambulance strike: Workers feel betrayed by government, union writes
Responding to the GMB letter, Downing Street said the health secretary’s door remains open to talks with unions and it has accepted the independent pay review body’s recommendation to give … Read More
Housing Executive: Striking workers using foodbanks, union says
A Unite union members says there are millions of Housing Executive maintenance jobs not being done. Source link The post Housing Executive: Striking workers using foodbanks, union says appeared first … Read More
Government accused of insulting workers as ministerial talks with health, education and rail unions make almost no progress – live
Nurses’ and ambulance strikes to go ahead after latest round of talks failed to make substantial progress Rishi Sunak also insisted in his pooled TV interview that the government was … Read More
Wales’ health workers offered one-off payment to end strikes
Health workers offered one-off payment in an attempt to end NHS strikes, first minister says. Source link The post Wales’ health workers offered one-off payment to end strikes appeared first … Read More
Quarry workers make ‘unexpected’ discovery of ship from Queen Elizabeth’s reign
Much of the wooden hull of a rare Elizabethan-era ship has been found in a flooded quarry in southeast England, hundreds of yards from the nearest coast. Few vessels from … Read More
Workers quit at a higher rate in November, while job openings stayed high
U.S. job openings remained high in November and workers quit at a higher rate, suggesting the job market remains tilted in favor of employees. While good news for workers, the … Read More
British politicians ‘met by sex workers’ at hotel during foreign visit: report
British politicians were allegedly met by sex workers at their hotel during a foreign state visit, with concerns that such behavior leaves them open to blackmail. “The bad behavior is … Read More
UK Economy: Workers over 50 years old encouraged to end early retirement
It follows a recent report which highlighted early retirement as an issue around a UK labour shortage. Source link The post UK Economy: Workers over 50 years old encouraged to … Read More
Chaotic Christmas getaway on cards as rail and passport workers strike
Motorists facing ‘traffic nightmare’ as more people opt to drive in bid to beat the disruption Millions of Britons are facing a potentially chaotic Christmas getaway amid strikes on railways … Read More
Border Force staff join strikes as postal workers take action again
Passengers arriving in UK can expect longer queues while mail may not arrive in time for Christmas UK strike calendar – service stoppages in December and January Border Force officials … Read More
Ambulance workers in Wales vote to strike again in new year
About 1,000 paramedics, technicians and call staff are expected to go on strike. Source link The post Ambulance workers in Wales vote to strike again in new year appeared first … Read More
Ambulance workers in England to strike again in January
The action is a direct result of the government’s refusal to negotiate over pay, union leaders say. Source link The post Ambulance workers in England to strike again in January … Read More