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  • Published on May 14, 2026

    Forced Labor Remains Central to Turkmenistan’s Cotton Harvest

    The Turkmen government backtracked during the 2025 cotton harvest on small steps taken in the previous two years to lesson the usage of forced labor, the Cotton Campaign coalition said in a new report. Progress on eliminating forced labor is not …

    Source: The Diplomat - Neutral
  • Published on 14:43 GMT

    World Health Organization Must Prioritize Workers, Experts Say 

    Every year, hundreds of millions of people around the world suffer from workplace injuries or illnesses, and nearly 3 million die from job-related accidents or exposures. Climate change is making many jobs even more dangerous, exposing millions of workers …

    Source: Inside Climate News - Left-wing
  • Published on May 11, 2026

    Pacific leaders push for fair and safe labour mobility in Nadi talks

    Senior labour officials from across the Pacific have gathered in Nadi this week to strengthen protections for Pacific workers accessing employment opportunities abroad, as labour mobility schemes continue to expand across the region. Hosted by the Ministry …

    Source: Fiji Sun - Pro-Government
  • Published on May 9, 2026

    Australia: Coal mine company handed small fine for “alarming” death of worker

    On May 1, amid a wave of workplace deaths in the Australian state of Queensland—seven in the past six months—a judge fined a resources company only $7 million for the manifestly preventable death of an experienced underground coal worker in central …

    Source: World Socialist Web Site - Left-wing
  • Published on May 14, 2026

    Maternity and paternity leave in the Pacific: a work in progress

    Parental leave is an integral form of social policy that provides extensive benefits to children, parents, families and society more broadly. Maternity leave supports maternal health by providing time to recover from birth. Studies have shown it enhances …

    Source: Devpolicy - Neutral
  • Published on May 12, 2026

    How Multilateral Powers Can Still Save the World Order

    In the span of less than two months, the United States, a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, used force to change the leadership in Venezuela and Iran, disregarding the fundamental principles of the rules-based order. In both …

    Source: Just Security - Left-wing
  • Published on Apr 20, 2026

    New Zealand RSE seasonal worker scheme: ILO report calls for reform

    The ILO report recommended that workers be allowed to change their Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) more easily and have free access to healthcare. In particular, it highlighted that workers who raised issues were “vulnerable to blacklisting” when it …

    Source: The New Zealand Herald - Neutral
  • Published on May 12, 2026

    Tonga electricity tariff up 35.8 per cent amid diesel cost surges

    FIJI’S business community has raised concerns about calls for an $8-per-hour living wage, warning that such a move must be carefully weighed against current economic pressures, productivity levels, and the sustainability of enterprises. The Fiji Commerce …

    Source: Islands Business - Pending
  • Published on May 10, 2026

    'Not a good time’ for $8 wage push: FCEF

    The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation says calls for an $8 hourly living wage must be balanced against Fiji’s economic realities, warning that businesses and Government are already struggling to survive amid rising costs and slowing growth. In a …

    Source: Fiji Sun - Pro-Government
  • Published on Apr 22, 2026

    Pacific labour schemes come under pressure as Aotearoa and Australia face calls for reforms

    Pacific seasonal workers remain a backbone of farms, orchards, and regional industries across Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia but new International Labour Organization (ILO) findings say the systems built around them still need urgent reform. More than …

    Source: Pacific Media Network - Public Broadcaster
  • Published on Apr 27, 2026

    Labour Day 2026: Date, Theme, History, significance and other Facts

    Labour Day 2026: On May 1, 2026, International Labour Day and Labour Day 2026 is a tribute to the resilience and historic struggles of workers worldwide. In India it is also known as Antrarashtriya Shramik Diwas. This day commemorates the movement for the …

    Source: Jagran Josh - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 18, 2026

    Australian firm gets six lithium mining licences in Nigeria

    An Australian mining company, Chariot Resources Limited, now has permission to mine lithium in Nigeria after the country’s mining regulator approved six licences for its operations. The Nigerian Mining Cadastre Office (MCO) approved the transfer of the …

    Source: Premium Times - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 18, 2026

    Kazakhstan ranks among world’s top 30 by employment rates

    According to the International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), the country’s employment rate reached 67% of the population aged 15 and older. Kazakhstan shares the 29th spot with New Zealand, Singapore, and Thailand. To note, Kazakhstan outperforms larger …

    Source: Kazinform - Pending
  • Published on Apr 30, 2026

    Political violence stalking Trump administration

    The International Labour Organisation (ILO) now defines a living wage as the wage level necessary for workers and their families to afford a decent standard of living, given national circumstances, for normal hours of work. This standard of living is …

    Source: The Island - Center-left
  • Published on May 8, 2026

    Exclusive: ICC prosecutor Karim Khan details 'dangerous' attempt by states to remove him

    The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has accused members of the court's governing body of waging a "dangerous" and biased campaign to remove him from office over unfounded sexual misconduct allegations and his …

    Source: Middle East Eye - Indeterminate
  • Published on May 12, 2026

    Families can't wait for better childcare system

    few weeks ago, police raided a childcare center in Yogyakarta. Little Aresha, a facility located in the Umbulharjo district in the southern part of the municipality, had been operating for years allegedly with minimum oversight. Prior to the raid, more …

    Source: The Jakarta Post - Neutral
  • Published on May 7, 2026

    Asia-Pacific insurance may reach $8t by 2034

    The sector is forecast to grow at a 15.6% annual rate through 2034. Asia-Pacific’s insurance market is likely to bag $3.04t this year, driven by a rising middle-class population and disposable incomes. The market is likely to register a compound annual …

    Source: Insurance Asia - Neutral
  • Published on May 7, 2026

    Can Nepal’s garment sector survive post-LDC graduation?

    Nepal is set to graduate from a Least Developed Country (LDC) to a developing nation in November 2026. While this milestone signals progress on the surface, it also exposes deeper structural vulnerabilities in the country’s trade system. Nowhere are these …

    Source: Khabarhub - Neutral
  • Published on May 2, 2026

    [UN: May 1] The High-Stakes Nuclear Treaty Gets Reviewed, Silencing Women Journalists & Lots More

    In the UN General Assembly, Ireland read a statement on behalf of the New Agenda Coalition, which includes Brazil, Egypt, Mexico, New Zealand and South Africa, at the 11th review conference of the parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear …

    Source: Pass Blue - Left-wing

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  • Published on April 30, 2026 - 21:56 GMT

    Monetary Policy Report - April 2026

    Monetary Policy Overview The conflict in the Middle East has changed the outlook for inflation in the UK. The disruption the conflict has caused to energy supplies has led to a sharp rise in global energy prices. The immediate effects are already being …

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  • Published on May 11, 2026 - 05:00 GMT

    VALLOUREC CONFIRMS ITS PLATINUM MEDAL FROM ECOVADIS FOR SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE

    VALLOUREC CONFIRMS ITS PLATINUM MEDAL FROM ECOVADIS FOR SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE Meudon (France), May 11, 2026 – Vallourec, a world leader in premium seamless tubular solutions, announced today that it has once again confirmed a Platinum medal from …

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