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fromFuturism
5 months ago

A Staggering Number of Workers Have Reportedly Died While Building Saudi Arabia's 100-Mile Skyscraper

Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 project has resulted in over 21,000 foreign worker deaths, raising serious concerns about labor conditions and exploitation.
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago
UK news

Dublin restaurant goes into liquidation before paying 143k compensation to former worker

Sharanjeet Kaur received compensation after enduring severe labor exploitation and harassment at her workplace.
Miscellaneous
fromFuturism
5 months ago

A Staggering Number of Workers Have Reportedly Died While Building Saudi Arabia's 100-Mile Skyscraper

Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 project has resulted in over 21,000 foreign worker deaths, raising serious concerns about labor conditions and exploitation.
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago
UK news

Dublin restaurant goes into liquidation before paying 143k compensation to former worker

Sharanjeet Kaur received compensation after enduring severe labor exploitation and harassment at her workplace.
more#labor-exploitation
#immigration
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
UK news

Give abused migrant workers new visa to stay in the UK, home secretary urged

The article emphasizes the need for quality journalism amidst critical social issues in the US and UK.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
US politics

Trump suggests illegal migrants could get money to self-deport and come back legally

President Trump proposed incentives for self-deportation including cash and tickets, prioritizing legal return for non-criminal migrants.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
UK news

Give abused migrant workers new visa to stay in the UK, home secretary urged

The article emphasizes the need for quality journalism amidst critical social issues in the US and UK.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
US politics

Trump suggests illegal migrants could get money to self-deport and come back legally

President Trump proposed incentives for self-deportation including cash and tickets, prioritizing legal return for non-criminal migrants.
more#immigration
#worker-safety
fromESPN.com
1 week ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Saudi minister: WC worker's death investigated

Saudi Arabia is investigating a worker's death during World Cup stadium construction, emphasizing safety despite concerns over migrant worker rights.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago
UK news

The boat owners treat us as slaves': crews report abuse and death on long-haul vessels

Crew member dies under mysterious circumstances on fishing boat; reactions show neglect of workers' welfare.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Saudi Arabia's World Cup bid gathers pace but at what cost to human life? | Nick Ames

The death of John Njau Kibue highlights the ongoing plight and risks faced by migrant workers in Qatar during international events.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Saudi minister: WC worker's death investigated

Saudi Arabia is investigating a worker's death during World Cup stadium construction, emphasizing safety despite concerns over migrant worker rights.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

The boat owners treat us as slaves': crews report abuse and death on long-haul vessels

Crew member dies under mysterious circumstances on fishing boat; reactions show neglect of workers' welfare.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Saudi Arabia's World Cup bid gathers pace but at what cost to human life? | Nick Ames

The death of John Njau Kibue highlights the ongoing plight and risks faced by migrant workers in Qatar during international events.
more#worker-safety
NYC startup
fromCity Limits
2 weeks ago

City's Delivery Workers Still Fighting for Reforms, Despite New Minimum Wage

Delivery workers in New York City demand improved conditions, including wages and transparency.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago
Pittsburgh Steelers

Islamabad seeks answers after eight Pakistanis shot dead in Iran

The attack reflects the tense security situation and differing threat perceptions between Iran and Pakistan.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK news

I must have hope': the families waiting for news of loved ones after Bangkok tower collapse

The collapse of a construction site in Bangkok during an earthquake has left 78 people missing, including workers from Myanmar and Cambodia.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Madrid food

La Cocina review Rooney Mara gets stuck in New York restaurant kitchen drama

The film portrays the stressful dynamics of a restaurant kitchen while critiquing the exploitation of migrant workers.
#world-cup-2034
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Soccer (FIFA)

First migrant worker dies building a World Cup stadium in Saudi Arabia

A migrant worker died during construction at a World Cup stadium, highlighting safety concerns for laborers in Qatar's construction projects.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Why does Saudi Arabia want to host the World Cup? - Football Weekly

Fifa's choice of Saudi Arabia for the 2034 World Cup poses questions on bidding transparency and human rights issues.
Discussions on migrant workers' rights and social issues in Saudi Arabia underscore necessary ethical concerns surrounding the event.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

First migrant worker dies building a World Cup stadium in Saudi Arabia

A migrant worker died during construction at a World Cup stadium, highlighting safety concerns for laborers in Qatar's construction projects.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Why does Saudi Arabia want to host the World Cup? - Football Weekly

Fifa's choice of Saudi Arabia for the 2034 World Cup poses questions on bidding transparency and human rights issues.
Discussions on migrant workers' rights and social issues in Saudi Arabia underscore necessary ethical concerns surrounding the event.
more#world-cup-2034
Skiing
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

India avalanche rescue operation ends as eighth and final body found

Rescue operations at avalanche in Uttarakhand concluded with all bodies recovered; heavy toll on migrant laborers working on a highway project.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Kenyan single mothers trapped' in Saudi Arabia as exit visas denied to children born outside marriage

Migrant women in Saudi Arabia face severe legal and societal obstacles, leaving them trapped and unable to secure basic rights for themselves and their children.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Filipino death row prisoner to return home after 15 years in Indonesian jail

Mary Jane Veloso is returning home to the Philippines after almost 15 years on death row in Indonesia, marking a significant milestone in her legal battle.
fromBBC News
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Reading family told return to Ghana after visa issue

Migrant workers in the UK face significant uncertainty due to visa issues and job sponsorship failures, impacting their lives profoundly.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

I felt like a prisoner': the domestic workers trapped' by Canberra's diplomatic employers

Priyanka Danaratna's struggle highlights severe exploitation of migrant domestic workers in diplomatic settings in Australia.
fromwww.thelocal.se
7 months ago
Tech industry

Migrant workers let go from troubled Northvolt on their first day at work

Northvolt is cutting jobs, affecting migrant workers, amid economic struggles and is focusing on core business for future stability.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Undercover as a hotel cleaner in Ireland: Lifting the heavy mattress, I cry tears of rage and exhaustion' | Sasa Uhlova

The experience of migrant workers in a secluded hotel reveals challenges of low pay, stress, language barriers, and the pressures of returning to difficult jobs.
fromwww.bbc.com
7 months ago
Information security

Museums' security guards threaten strike action

London museum security guards are threatening to strike over inadequate pay offers from their employer.
#labor-rights
fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 months ago
UK news

Indonesian fruit-pickers say seasonal work in UK left them drowning in debt

Migrant workers in the UK face unrealistic targets leading to premature job loss and significant debt.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago
London

Cleaners at prestigious UK girls' school win dispute over pay and conditions

Cleaners at James Allen's girls' school gained improved pay, working conditions, and support from the community, leading to a successful resolution of their dispute.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 months ago
UK news

Indonesian fruit-pickers say seasonal work in UK left them drowning in debt

Migrant workers in the UK face unrealistic targets leading to premature job loss and significant debt.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago
London

Cleaners at prestigious UK girls' school win dispute over pay and conditions

Cleaners at James Allen's girls' school gained improved pay, working conditions, and support from the community, leading to a successful resolution of their dispute.
more#labor-rights
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago
NYC real estate

A Deadly Fire Exposes the Plight of Low-Paid Migrants in Wealthy Kuwait

Kuwait's rich economy fails to protect its vulnerable migrant workers, who face evictions and unsafe living conditions despite significant wealth in the nation.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
11 months ago
California

California farmworkers cheer new housing in town scarred by mass shooting

California farmworkers facing poor living conditions due to high cost of living.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago

Amnesty urges Fifa to publish report on Qatar migrant worker compensation

Fifa is urged to publish an independent report on migrant worker responsibilities in Qatar and provide financial compensation.
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