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The Guardian view on Keynesian naivety: workers must be able to bargain for a fair share

Editorial: As the TUC annual conference begins, new figures from the UN show why productivity growth doesn’t naturally benefit everyone

The Guardian - UK

Africa’s ‘youthquake’: huge numbers of young people have no jobs, the wrong skills and little hope

By 2050, one in every three young people on earth will be of African origin, according to the 2024 International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) Global Employment Trends for Youth report. Africa’s young people will be key players in the direction of future global consumption, culture and even stability.

The Conversation

Gaza unemployment since start of Israel’s war soars to nearly 80%: ILO

Labour agency says occupied West Bank joblessness stands at almost 32 percent, giving a combined total of 50.8 percent.

Al Jazeera

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Saudi Arabia accused of using forced labour ahead of Fifa World Cup decision

Union’s claim of ‘epidemic of migrant worker abuses’ could force Fifa to reject state as 2034 host if it fails to meet rights obligations

The Guardian - UK

Sailor stuck at sea for years highlights the surge in owners abandoning ships

The United Nations over the last decade has logged an increasing number of crew members abandoned by shipowners around the world

The Independent UK

‘Destruction of jobs’: India election turns spotlight on a dream gone sour

India’s workforce is becoming more informalised and the quality of employment has suffered since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Al Jazeera

What is the significance of Labour Day or May Day? | Explained

The Hindu decodes the history of Labour Day and why it is celebrated worldwide.

The Hindu

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Heat threatens worker health: report

A new UN report attributes hundreds of thousands deaths to climate change impacts on the world's workforce

Salon

6 months into war, Palestinians face high unemployment and a 'disastrous' economy

A Palestinian Authority official says there are around 700,000 Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza who have gone six months without work since the war between Israel and Hamas began on Oct. 7.

WEKU

Are Workplaces Inherently Toxic?

Bullying. Harassment. Horrible bosses. How dream jobs turn into nightmares

The Walrus

Why is unemployment high among the youth? | Explained

Why are educated youth also not getting jobs? Why is women participation in the labour force low?

The Hindu

Unemployment is “defining issue” of Lok Sabha polls despite PM’s attempt to divert and distract: Congress

Congress addresses youth unemployment as a defining issue for 2024 elections, presenting a concrete plan to tackle joblessness.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | ILO report says employment scenario in India grim; Supreme Court raises concern over the rich gagging media, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on March 27, 2024.

The Hindu

Employment scenario in India grim, says ILO report

India's youth face high unemployment rates, lack of skills, and gender disparities, according to the India Employment Report 2024.

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The Hindu

3.5 people for every 1,000 engaged in forced labour: ILO study

ILO study reveals global forced labor generates $36 billion annually, emphasizing need for urgent action to end exploitation.

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Palestinian Unemployment Surges Above 50% Amid Gaza Conflict

The conflict in Gaza has led to over 50% unemployment rate among Palestinians, requiring urgent humanitarian and economic support.

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The Hindu

What are labour rules for workers abroad? | Explained

Why are the U.P. and Haryana governments recruiting workers to go and work in Israel? Why are trade unions upset about this? What are the international labour standards, especially in a war zone?

The Hindu

ILO sees structural imbalances in global labour market

Global unemployment rate is set to increase in 2024 while growing social inequalities remain a concern, said the International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2024 report released in Vienna on Thursday.

International Business Times

Global Unemployment Set To Worsen In 2024: UN

The global unemployment rate will increase slightly in 2024, the United Nations said Wednesday as it raised concerns about stagnant productivity, worsening inequalities and inflation biting into disposable income.

The Hindu

INTUC to organise mega rally on Dec. 29 in Thrissur

ndian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC) will organise a mega rally in on December 29 in Thrissur against the anti-labour policies of the State and Centre, INTUC State president R.Chandrasekharan said here on Tuesday.

The Hindu

Navy’s IFC-IOR played key role in the backend in tackling vessel hijacking episode

The Indian Navy’s Information Fusion Centre for Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR) located in Gurugram played a quiet but crucial role in the backend as the hijacking incident of (Merchant Vessel) m.v. Ruen unfolded by coordinating between the Navy and with the ship owner. The centre, which marked its 5th anniversary…

Al Jazeera

Nearly 66 percent of jobs lost in Gaza since Israel-Hamas war broke out

UN labour agency, Palestinian bureau note major spillover effect in occupied West Bank with one-third jobs wiped out.

The Hindu

As deaths due to work-related factors increase, ILO report calls for countries to strengthen safety net

Globally, 30 lakh workers die annually due to work-related accidents/diseases; 63% in Asia-Pacific. Long working hours (55+/wk) biggest killer, followed by exposure to occupational particulate matter, gases, fumes & injuries.

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