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  • Published on 04:24 GMT

    Inadequate labour protections leave millions at risk

    • Ministry’s report exposes gaps in occupational safety standards, calls for urgent reforms • Current legislation lacks coverage for informal sectors, small-scale industries • Agriculture, construction, manufacturing account for most workplace injuries …

    Source: Dawn - Center-left
  • Published on 06:55 GMT

    Why addressing unemployment must be a top priority in Bangladesh

    Faisal Mahmud, a science graduate from National University, has sat for a dozen government job exams over the past two years but remains unsuccessful. "Still, I keep trying to get a job in the private sector. It's a trauma now. I am from a lower- …

    Source: The Business Standard - Neutral
  • Published on 09:27 GMT

    Major Initiative by Ministry of Labour and Employment in 2024

    Ministry of Labour and Employment has released its Year End Review for 2024, highlighting significant achievements and initiatives aimed at advancing social security, employment, and worker welfare. The review showcases the ministry’s commitment to …

    Source: SightsIn Plus - Neutral
  • Published on Dec 29, 2024

    All states, UTs to draft labour code rules by March, says government

    All 36 states and Union territories (UTs) are expected to complete “harmonisation and pre-publication” of draft rules under the four labour codes by March 31, 2025, a release by the labour ministry said on Saturday. So far, barring five states and UTs, all …

    Source: Financial Express - Neutral
  • Published on 06:07 GMT

    Digital Transformation Fuels Malaysia’s Gig Economy Growth

    Malaysia’s gig economy has seen remarkable growth in 2024, with over three million own-account workers, including gig workers. This upward trend highlights the increasing acceptance of gig work as a reliable source of income, its flexibility, and the …

    Source: OpenGov Asia - Neutral
  • Published on 06:15 GMT

    Way to reduce poverty, inequality

    If, therefore, wages in underdeveloped nations and in advanced industrial nations are not keeping pace with the vast accumulation of capital by the world’s wealthiest people and their corporations, one way to counter this situation is to move beyond the …

    Source: The Hans India - Neutral
  • Published on 01:52 GMT

    Malaysia’s gig workforce surpasses three million

    KUALA LUMPUR (BERNAMA) – Malaysia’s gig economy has continued its upward trajectory in 2024, with the number of own-account workers, including gig workers, surpassing three million as of September. The growth reflects the increasing acceptance and reliance …

    Source: Borneo Bulletin - Gov't Propaganda
  • Published on 03:51 GMT

    57pc returnees borrowed Tk 90K to cover costs: Study

    As many as 57 per cent of Bangladeshi returnee migrants who were denied medical care in their destination countries took on a huge financial burden at home to cover the costs, according to a new study. They borrowed Tk 90,000 on average for medical …

    Source: The Financial Express Bangladesh - Pro-Government
  • Published on 00:00 GMT

    Tragic tale of shortchanged pensioners after decades of loyal service

    A popular Yoruba proverb says when a rabbit gets old, it suckles on its child’s breasts, which symbolises the prevailing mindset of children as retirement plans in Nigerian society. In this piece, OLUWAKEMI ABIMBOLA explores the multigenerational adverse …

    Source: Punch - Uncategorized
  • Published on Dec 28, 2024

    Employees’ Pension Scheme subscribers can withdraw pension from any bank from next month

    Seventy-seven lakh Employees’ Pension Scheme subscribers can withdraw their pensions from any bank and their branches across the country from next month. The Central Board of Trustees of EPFO have already carried out two pilot projects to ensure that the …

    Source: The Hindu Business Line - Neutral
  • Published on Dec 28, 2024

    Labour Ministry’s key initiatives in 2024: Advancing social security, employment, and worker welfare

    The Ministry of Labour and Employment implemented several welfare initiatives for unorganised workers in 2024.Registrations on the eShram portal surpassed 30 crores this year, reflecting its rapid adoption and significant social impact. The platform, …

    Source: The Statesman (India) - Center-left
  • Published on Dec 27, 2024

    From Factory Dungeons to Classrooms: 2000+ Children Freed From Labour & Given a 2nd Chance

    Trigger warning: Descriptions of child exploitation, abuse, and inhumane labour conditions October 12, 2023, began like any other day for most of India. However, in the Wazipur Industrial Area of New Delhi, a grim reality was playing out. In a cramped, …

    Source: The Better India - Uncategorized
  • Published on Dec 27, 2024

    Labour unions demand national wage structure and reforms for garment workers

    Image Courtesy: https://en.bd-pratidin.com Labour unions representing workers in the country’s garment factories have submitted a comprehensive set of recommendations to the Labour Reform Commission, advocating for significant reforms in the labour …

    Source: Apparel Resources - Label Pending
  • Published on Dec 29, 2024

    More MSMEs empowered

    Judith Phiri, Business Reporter THE Bulawayo Chamber of Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) has commended various initiatives that were put in place this year to empower Micro, Small, and Medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the city, and boost their production. A …

    Source: The Sunday News - Gov't Propaganda
  • Published on Dec 29, 2024

    Malaysia’s gig economy surpasses three million workers in 2024, spurring calls for better worker safeguards, protections

    KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 — Malaysia’s gig economy has continued its upward trajectory in 2024, with the number of own-account workers, including gig workers, surpassing three million as of September. The growth reflects the increasing acceptance and reliance …

    Source: Malay Mail - Neutral
  • Published on Dec 29, 2024

    Business : Gig Economy Expands In 2024 Amid Push For Worker Protections

    By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's gig economy has continued its upward trajectory in 2024, with the number of own-account workers, including gig workers, surpassing three million as of September. The growth …

    Source: Bernama - Label Pending
  • Published on Dec 25, 2024

    ILO empowers Nigerian communities

    The International Labour Organisation, in partnership with the Ondo State Government and the Cocoa Farmers Association of Nigeria, recently launched a programme aimed at promoting health insurance enrolment among cocoa farmers, informal workers, and …

    Source: Punch - Uncategorized
  • Published on Dec 24, 2024

    ILO reports critical role of 167,7mln migrant workers in sectors of global economy

    International migrants accounted for 4.7 percent of the global labour force, according to the latest findings from the International Labour Organisation (ILO). A total of 167.7 million migrant workers: 102.7 million men and 64.9 million women contributed …

    Source: Zawya - Uncategorized
  • Published on Dec 25, 2024

    The steady immiseration of labour

    The 1990s marked a watershed in the attitude of the Indian state towards labour, with the ushering in of “liberalisation, privatisation and globalisation” (LPG) policies. The early years of the LPG era saw sensational murders of trade unionists. The …

    Source: Frontline - The Hindu - Uncategorized

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