Today labour news
Here are some of the latest labor news from around the world:
Global
- The International Labor Organization (ILO) has launched a new report highlighting the need for urgent action to address the growing threat of automation and artificial intelligence to workers' jobs and livelihoods. (Source: ILO)
- The World Bank has announced a new initiative to support the development of social protection systems in low- and middle-income countries, aiming to reduce poverty and inequality. (Source: World Bank)
United States
- The US Department of Labor has announced a new rule aimed at increasing transparency and accountability in the gig economy, requiring companies to classify workers as employees or independent contractors. (Source: US Department of Labor)
- The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has issued a new decision allowing graduate students to form unions and bargain collectively with their universities. (Source: NLRB)
Europe
- The European Commission has proposed a new directive aimed at improving working conditions for temporary and agency workers, including equal pay and benefits. (Source: European Commission)
- The UK government has announced plans to introduce a new "good work plan" aimed at improving workers' rights and tackling exploitation in the gig economy. (Source: UK Government)
Asia
- The Indian government has announced a new minimum wage law aimed at increasing the minimum wage for workers in the informal sector. (Source: Indian Government)
- The Chinese government has launched a new initiative to promote the development of the country's social security system, aiming to provide a safety net for workers. (Source: Xinhua News Agency)
Latin America
- The Mexican government has announced a new law aimed at improving labor rights for workers in the informal sector, including the right to collective bargaining and social security benefits. (Source: Mexican Government)
- The Brazilian government has launched a new program aimed at promoting the development of the country's social security system, aiming to provide a safety net for workers. (Source: Brazilian Government)
These are just a few examples of the latest labor news from around the world. If you're looking for more information, I'd be happy to help!