Keywords: Workers rights


Pope Leo urges the world to slow down on artificial intelligence in first major manifesto

Pope Leo XIV has called on governments and technology companies worldwide to reduce the pace of artificial intelligence development, warning that rapid advancement without control could deepen global instability. In his first major official document, an encyclical titled “Magnifica Humanitas”,......

Long Island Rail Road strike disrupts New York’s busiest commuter line

Thousands of workers at the Long Island Rail Road launched a major strike on Saturday after negotiations over wages failed, bringing the busiest commuter rail network in the United States to a standstill. The strike involves approximately 3,500 employees represented by several labor unions and marks......

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,......

Khalid Alami Houir elected new secretary general of Morocco’s CDT union

Khalid Alami Houir has been elected as the new Secretary General of Morocco’s Confédération Démocratique du Travail (CDT), the union announced on Sunday in Bouznika. The election took place during the 7th national congress of the CDT, held from November 28 to 30 under the......

Exploitation of seasonal workers highlighted in champagne trafficking trial

Conditions faced by grape-pickers in France's renowned champagne industry are central to a human trafficking trial that has commenced in Reims. Three individuals—a woman from Kyrgyzstan, a man from Georgia, and a French national—face accusations of exploiting over 50 seasonal workers,......

Representatives Approve Landmark Legislation Expanding Workers' Rights to Strike

The Chamber of Representatives has approved a significant legislative measure, the Organic Bill No. 97.15, defining the conditions and modalities for exercising the right to strike. The bill passed with 84 votes in favor and 20 votes against, with no abstentions. During the legislative session, Minister......

Morocco's New Strike Law: Expanding Workers' Rights and Defining the Right to Protest

Morocco’s parliament has taken a significant step towards modernizing its labor laws with the approval of Bill 97.15, a landmark law that establishes new conditions and procedures for exercising the right to strike. This long-awaited legislation, passed after decades of discussions, aims to regulate......

Morocco Poised to Revise Long-Stalled Strike Legislation

After nearly a decade of stagnation, Morocco’s government is making strides toward overhauling the contentious strike law that has long been a source of debate among labor unions, political leaders, and the general public. The proposed revisions aim to establish a fair balance between safeguarding......

 Global Workers Unite Against Amazon Protests and Strikes on Black Friday for Better Rights and Climate Action

As Black Friday approaches, Amazon workers across more than 20 countries are preparing for a wave of protests and strikes aimed at highlighting critical issues related to workers' rights and climate action. The protests will take place between November 29 and December 2, coinciding with one of the......