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Japanese restaurants face labor shortages after foreign worker visa freeze

Restaurant operators across Japan are expressing growing concern after immigration authorities suspended the issuance of certain work visas for foreign employees in the food service industry. The measure affects the Type I Specified Skilled Worker visa program, which has become an important source of......

At Samsung, the global AI boom fuels strike tensions and internal divisions

A major labour dispute is unfolding at Samsung Electronics, where tensions over bonus distribution have escalated into the threat of an 18-day strike involving tens of thousands of workers. The conflict highlights growing internal divisions within the South Korean tech giant amid the global artificial......

Violence against medical staff at a Lebanese hospital raises concerns over healthcare safety

An incident of violence at a public hospital in Lebanon has once again highlighted the growing risks faced by healthcare professionals. Medical staff at a facility in the Chouf region were reportedly assaulted by relatives of a patient, sparking outrage and renewed calls for stronger protection measures......

Deadly mine explosion in Colombia leaves several workers dead

At least nine miners have died following a powerful explosion in a coal mine in central Colombia. The incident occurred in the municipality of Sutatausa, a mining area located not far from the capital, Bogotá. Workers trapped underground Authorities reported that the explosion, believed to have......

France introduces €50 fuel allowance for low-income high-mileage workers

The government of France has officially published in the Journal Officiel the details of a new €50 fuel allowance designed to support low-income workers who travel long distances for work. The measure aims to ease the financial pressure caused by persistently high fuel prices. The scheme targets......

BYD accused of labor rights abuses on construction site in Europe amid expansion plans

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is facing serious allegations of labor rights abuses at the construction site of its factory in Szeged, Hungary, raising fresh concerns over working conditions linked to China’s industrial expansion in Europe. According to a report published by the non-governmental......

Indonesia approves historic law for 4.2 million domestic workers

Indonesia’s parliament has passed a landmark law granting stronger legal protections to domestic workers, marking a historic step for an estimated 4.2 million people employed in households across the country. The legislation, debated for more than two decades, introduces key protections such as......

French unions oppose plan to expand work on may day

Several major labor unions in France have voiced strong opposition to a proposed reform that would expand work on May 1, traditionally recognized as International Workers’ Day. The unions are urging the government to reconsider the process and avoid fast-tracking the legislation. In a joint statement,......

DoorDash launches emergency support program as fuel prices surge for gig workers

DoorDash has introduced an emergency relief program aimed at supporting delivery drivers in the United States as fuel prices continue to rise sharply. The initiative comes at a time when gig workers are facing increasing operating costs due to higher gasoline prices linked to global energy market disruptions. Under......