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Czech medical workers trek for Christ
In the spring of 2011, a team from OM Czech Republic trekked in a remote area of the Himalayas on a four-week medical mission.
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Bringing hope to workers in the sex industry in Czech Republic
The ministry of helping women involved in the sex industry aims to support those trafficked in Czech Republic by building relationships and prayer
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3 Migrant Workers On Way To UP Die On Maharashtra-Madhya Pradesh Border
Three migrant workers who were on their way to Utttar Pradesh from Maharashtra, mostly walking, died in Barwani district of Madhya Pradesh on Saturday, officials said.
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Opinion: For Migrant Workers, BJP Has Neither Heart Nor Conscience
Earlier this week, all of us woke up to a nightmare - to the horrific news of 17, at last count, migrant workers being run over by a goods train in Aurangabad. They were walking home, hundreds of...
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Covid-19 effect: No wages for Gujarat diamond workers during lockdown
Despite the Gujarat government’s order to pay salaries to workers during lockdown period, lakhs of diamond artisans in Surat have not been paid their wages by their employers, said Diamond Workers Union – Gujarat.
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Resumption blues post COVID-19 lockdown: Factories grapple with shortage of workers, supply chain hurdles
Hobbled by a shortage of workers, companies are finding it hard to resume operations at an optimal scale and with migrants moving back home, it could be a while before factories hum with activity.
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Giving migrant workers a better deal: Centre, states must ensure migrant workers are not left in the lurch
Centre and states must work together to ensure migrant workers are not left in the lurch during crises. Social security infrastructure must be strengthened and registration processes made more accessible for them.
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End of lockdown not end of trouble for migrant labour; here’s what workers may face when economy opens
The end of lockdown will likely start a new phase of problems for migrant workers, as labour exploitation may rise significantly in the pockets where there is an oversupply of workers.
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Jobs crisis: Unemployment soars; no work for migrant workers coming back to job market
The spike in the unemployment rate shows that a growing number of job seekers were left disappointed as they could not find jobs and their addition to the labour force merely raised the unemployment rate.
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Helping migrant workers: From clearing pending wages to providing food, govt must step up vigilance
The economic and social fallout of COVID 19 is huge on these migrant workers. The immediate wage loss and uncertainty painted by the gloomy economic prospects further worsens their situation.
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Are India’s labour law reforms only a gift for factories, or will workers benefit too?
The new labour reforms will promote ease of doing business in the state. however, it is crucial that companies safeguard the interests and wellbeing of the labourers.
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5 Migrant Workers Killed, 15 Injured As Truck Overturns In Madhya Pradesh
Five labourers died and 11 got injured after the truck they were travelling in overturned in Patha village in Narsinghpur on an intervening night of Saturday and Sunday.
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Protecting Workers and Communities During the Clean Energy Transition
When I worked at the New York Attorney General's Office, we sued coal-fired power plants because their air pollution was making people sick. But in some towns, I saw that the reliance on coal really had people in a bind. The coal plant was making them sick, but it was also a major tax generator for the town. If the plant closed, the town might have to lay off teachers and cops, in addition to losing the plant jobs.
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COVID-19: Two health workers, 42 almajiris test positive in Jigawa
The Jigawa State Government has confirmed that two health workers were tested positive for COVID-19 in the state. Chairman of the state COVID-19 Task Force, who doubles as the state’s Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abba Zakari, disclosed this to DAILY POST on Saturday. He said a total of 44 new COVID-19 cases were recorded in […]
COVID-19: Two health workers, 42 almajiris test positive in Jigawa
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Nigerian journalist, medical workers test positive for coronavirus
A journalist working in Bauchi State has tested positive for coronavirus. The Bauchi State Task Force on COVID-19 made the announcement at a briefing on Saturday. NAN reports that the Deputy Governor, Baba Tela, did not disclose the identity of the journalist. He advised all newsmen in the state to go check their COVID-19 status. […]
Nigerian journalist, medical workers test positive for coronavirus
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Abeokuta: Two FMC workers, three patients test positive for COVID-19
The Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Abeokuta has confirmed that two of its workers tested positive for Coronavirus. This was disclosed in a statement by the FMC Abeokuta’s Head of Public Relations, Segun Orisajo, on Saturday. Orisajo said the two staffers are a nurse and an administrative staff. According to him, two patients had tested positive […]
Abeokuta: Two FMC workers, three patients test positive for COVID-19
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Germany: Transformational New Rules on Hiring Temporary Workers
In Germany, the provision of temporary personnel is strictly regulated by the German Temporary Employment Act (“AÜG”). The principle is straightforward: the agency is the employer and supplies the temporary employees to the hirer. A...
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HR e-briefing 298 - Agency workers: past, present and future
The Dti has, this week, announced plans to introduce a series of measures designed to give greater protection to certain agency workers. The proposals follow the publication of a green paper by the European Commission, in which it vows to look again...
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HR e-briefing 360 - Equality for agency workers - how will this affect your business? (Survey)
Reaction to last week’s announcement that agency workers are to be given equal employment rights to comparable permanent employees after 12 weeks service, has been swift but also mixed (see Full Article
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HR e-briefing 367 - Agency workers to receive sick pay
The statutory sick pay scheme has historically excluded individuals who work under a contract of three months or less duration. This exclusion from qualification for statutory sick pay (SSP) was removed for fixed term employees in 2002 when employme...
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HR e-briefing no 376 - Agency workers survey - are we facing 'all change' on the agency front?
News of a revised Agency Workers Directive is still awaited from Europe and is unlikely to emerge before early 2009. For the time being, employers and agency workers alike are in the dark as to how equality of employment rights for agency worke...
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HR e-briefing 384 - The Agency Workers Directive is adopted without controversy but not so the amended Working Time Directive it would seem...
The rocky road travelled by the Agency Workers Directive since 2002 is nearing its end as a final version has been approved in Europe. After six years on the back burner, a slightly revised version of the Directive has been adopted. It is no longer ...
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HR e-briefing 413 - questions remain as the government publishes consultation paper on equality for agency workers
Since Europe reached agreement on the Agency Workers Directive in October 2008, considerable flexibility has been left to individual Member States as to how they interpret and apply its framework of legal protection for agency workers by 5 December ...
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Eversheds' HR e-briefing 502: Guidance to the Agency Workers Regulations finally published
The Government has published its much-awaited Guidance to the Agency Workers Regulations 2010 in draft today. A final version is expected shortly, once further comment has been collated. The Regulations themselves are due to come in to force on 1 Oc...
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HR e-briefing 509: Agency workers - the lead up to October 2011
The Agency Workers Regulations 2010 (the Regulations) will come in to force on 1 October this year. Earlier this month, the Government published its guidance to the Regulations. At the beginning of last month, we asked recipients of our e-briefings...
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Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman's arrest: Jang/Geo workers continue protest for 58th consecutive day
RAWALPINDI/LAHORE/KARACHI/PESHAWAR: The countrywide protests by workers of the Jang/Geo Group against the illegal detention of Editor-in-Chief Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman continued for 58th day on Friday.Political workers and others joined different protest camps of journalists and media organisations,...
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Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman's arrest: Jang-Geo workers continue protest for 58th consecutive day
RAWALPINDI/LAHORE/KARACHI/PESHAWAR: The 58-day long countrywide protests by workers of the Jang-Geo Group against the government’s sustained pressure on Geo News, dailies Jang and The News and some other independent media houses to strong arm their editorial policies, telling them to sack...
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Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman's arrest: Jang/Geo workers continue protest for 58th consecutive day
RAWALPINDI/LAHORE/KARACHI/PESHAWAR: The countrywide protests by workers of the Jang/Geo Group against the illegal detention of Editor-in-Chief Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman continued for 58th day on Friday.Political workers and others joined different protest camps of journalists and media organisations,...
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Coronavirus cases in Japan drive surge in discrimination against medical workers
The coronavirus in Japan has brought not just an epidemic of infections, but also an onslaught of bullying and discrimination against the sick, their families and health workers.A government campaign to raise awareness seems to be helping, at least for medical workers. But it’s made only limited headway in countering the harassment and shunning that may be discouraging people from seeking testing and care and hindering the battle against the pandemic.When Arisa Kadono tested positive and was…
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Chohan announces relief package for media workers hit by corona
RAWALPINDI: Punjab Information Minister Fayyaz-ul-Hassan Chohan Saturday said that Information Department would give Rs100,000 to media worker affected by COVID-19 while in case of an unfortunate...
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Mike Rowe says many Americans workers feel labeled 'nonessential' by coronavirus lockdowns
The U.S. response to the coronavirus outbreak has led to "unintended consequences" -- including lost pride for many American workers, TV host Mike Rowe said Saturday night.
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Guy Fieri Raises More Than $20 Million for Restaurant Workers Affected by Coronavirus
The Mayor of Flavortown is giving back to restaurant workers around the country. Guy Fieri has helped raise more than $20 million by partnering with the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, he announced in an interview with TMZ. He and the organization have been sending restaurant workers $500 grants through the newly created Restaurant Employee […]
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Coronavirus: New research underway to screen for stress, burnout in Nova Scotia health-care workers
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Prince Harry says life has 'changed dramatically' as he pays tribute to healthcare workers in Invictus Games video message
The Duke of Sussex has reflected on how "dramatically" life has changed, as he marked what would have been the opening ceremony of the Invictus Games.
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Eight-hour day: States are using the pandemic to deny factory workers a hard-won right - Scroll.in
- Eight-hour day: States are using the pandemic to deny factory workers a hard-won right Scroll.in
- View: The unbearable lightness of these labour reforms Economic Times
- UP readies plan to provide jobs to 20 lakh returning migrants The Indian Express
- Covid-19: Yogi Adityanath Attempts Reforms, Delivers Regulatory Chaos in UP News18
- Ease labour laws now: UP gets it right, but relaxation must become permanent The Financial Express
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Coronavirus Outbreak: Uber offers free rides to BMC frontline health workers
In the fight against COVID-19, Uber has extended support by offering free rides to frontline BMC healthcare workers and non-COVID patients in Mumbai through its recently launched UberMedic service.
All UberMedic cars are fitted with a roof-to-floor plastic sheeting enclosing the driver. Additionally, all drivers are being trained in safety procedures and provided with personal protective equipment such as masks, gloves, sanitisers and disinfectants to sanitise the cars between rides.
The agreement is part of Uber’s recent offer to provide free rides worth Rs 1 crore to the Maharashtra government. Prabhjeet Singh, Director, Operations and Head of Cities, Uber India & South Asia, said, “The BMC has been working tirelessly to contain the spread of COVID-19. We feel privileged to be supporting them in these challenging times and will help move what matters by leveraging our global experience, technology and network of drivers.”
Uber’s recently launched UberMedic service has been transporting frontline medical workers in 35+ hospitals across 23 Indian cities.
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Solidarity for Workers on May Day
Cloud Telephony Leader, Knowlarity Communications, shows its solidarity to the worker’s movement in India by launching a slew of initiatives on the occasion of May...
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OECD maps location of skilled U.S. workers and the employers who seek them
U.S. employers are demanding skilled workforces, but are not always able to find a local supply, says a new OECD study looking at Job Creation and Local Economic Development.
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Free Movement of Workers and Labour Market Adjustment
Maintaining a high-quality workforce represents a key strategic goal for both employment and economic growth.
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Labour migration: Germany is open to graduates but immigration is difficult for medium-skilled workers
Germany is one of the OECD countries with the lowest barriers to immigration for high-skilled workers. However, long-term labour migration is low in comparison with other countries.
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Recruiting Immigrant Workers: New Zealand 2014
New Zealand, is one of the OECD countries with large and longstanding labour migration. The report finds that by and large, the New Zealand labour migration system is functioning well. Several features of the NZ immigration system, such as the Expression of Interest system, are gradually about to become an example for selection systems elsewhere in the OECD.
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The Netherlands should strengthen policies to attract and retain migrant skilled workers
The Netherlands should improve its policies to attract and retain highly skilled migrants in order to address labour shortages and strengthen its position as a knowledge-based economy, according to a new OECD report.
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Immigrant workers do contribute significantly to Thailand’s economy, says new ILO-OECD Development Centre report
In recent decades, Thailand has been an attractive destination for migrant workers due to its relatively high wages and its fast economic growth. A joint report by the OECD Development Centre and the International Labour Organisation, How Immigrants contribute to Thailand’s economy, demonstrates the contribution of migrant workers and makes recommendations regarding the enhancement of this contribution.
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Better integration of immigrant workers would enhance their contribution to Kyrgyzstan’s economy, says new ILO-OECD Development Centre report
Since its independence from the Soviet Union, Kyrgyzstan has rather been known as an emigration country, however around 4% of the population was born outside the current national territory and the country keeps attracting new immigrants.
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Better integration of immigrant workers would boost the Dominican Republic’s economy, says new ILO-OECD Development Centre report
The report provides an unprecedented analysis of immigrant workers’ contribution in three areas of the Dominican Republic’s economy: labour markets, economic growth and public finance. It shows that the labour market characteristics of immigrants and native-born workers in the Dominican Republic are very different.
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Labour migration: Germany is open to graduates but immigration is difficult for medium-skilled workers
Germany is one of the OECD countries with the lowest barriers to immigration for high-skilled workers. However, long-term labour migration is low in comparison with other countries.
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Labour migration: Germany is open to graduates but immigration is difficult for medium-skilled workers
Germany is one of the OECD countries with the lowest barriers to immigration for high-skilled workers. However, long-term labour migration is low in comparison with other countries.
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Interns are workers, too
Everyone loses from unpaid internships – young people, society, even businesses. Companies that expect young people to work without pay are excluding graduates and school-leavers whose parents can’t afford to support them. They’re also shrinking the size of their potential talent pool and failing to develop a potentially valuable recruitment tool.
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Korea should boost support for laid-off workers
Korea should strengthen its social safety net and improve support for laid-off workers to help them find a new job more quickly, according to a new OECD report.