Filipinos in Hong Kong were promised a new life in Poland. It never came

Two-part Al Jazeera investigation reveals claims of deception by recruiters working across multiple countries.

These Filipinos paid thousands for a job in Poland. Now they feel cheated

Two-part Al Jazeera investigation reveals claims of deception by recruiters working across multiple countries.

‘Traitor’: Thousands strike against Argentina’s President Javier Milei

Organised by Argentina’s largest labour union, the walk-out brought cities to a halt in protest of far-right reforms.

Dominican Republic to trial four-day work week: Can it work globally?

It’s the first Caribbean country to trial such a move, amid a growing global call for such shifts.

$900 fine for a delivery rider’s death: Do couriers have any rights?

The death of a Turkish delivery courier has brought into focus the conditions under which riders work.

It is time the labour movement takes a stand for Palestine

Unions can’t claim they care for human rights if they stay silent on Israel’s ethnic cleansing campaign in Gaza.

Labour leaders push President Biden for a Gaza ceasefire at US Capitol

Union leaders spoke alongside progressive lawmakers, appealing to the Biden administration for an end to the fighting.

As retailer REI’s troubles with employees continue, consumers back off

Once known as the beacon of corporate America, REI is now embroiled in face-offs with employees, putting off consumers.

‘It’s nothing’: Malawi nurses reject wage rise amid economic turbulence

Malawian civil servants are asking for increased wages after recent currency devaluation worsened cost of living crisis.

Nigerian workers’ wages diminish as inflation rises and gov’t revenue dips

Nigerian public sector workers may earn slightly more than they did years ago, but can afford fewer things than before.

Bangladesh PM stands firm on pay rise amid deadly garment worker protests

Strikers worry PM Sheikh Hasina’s hardline stance invites a crackdown.

Advocacy or a career? US students fear employer backlash amid war in Gaza

Students say the prospect of losing future career opportunities has had a silencing effect on campus activism.

UAW reaches tentative agreement with US automaker that could end strike

The union has used an innovative approach to step up pressure on large companies and win substantial wage gains.

US auto workers halt strike expansion after concessions on EV battery plant

UAW President Fain praises breakthrough, with implications for labour arrangements undergirding green transition.

NHS strikes: What ails UK health service? Doctors’ protests or budget cuts?

UK doctors have begun a 72-hour strike to demand pay hike and better working conditions amid cost of living crisis.

Can autoworkers fuel a labour renaissance?

Labour strikes are taking place across North America as a labour shortage helps worker demand better pay and rights.

US autoworkers expanding strike at Ford, General Motors

Union leader says 7,000 more workers will join strike as talks with US auto giants fail to make ‘meaningful progress’.

As Hollywood writers head back to work, what’s in new labour deal?

Supporters hail agreement to end strike as a victory, with commitments on pay, residuals and artificial intelligence.

Biden joins Michigan picket line to show support for striking autoworkers

US president’s address to union members comes a day before Trump is also set to visit the state and speak to workers.