WestJet pilots push for unionization
WestJet pilots have renewed their efforts to form a union this week – just two years after an unsuccessful attempt took place.
Pilots filed membership...
Philippines bans workers’ movement to Qatar
The Philippines has temporarily banned its workers from travelling to Qatar after several Arab countries broke off diplomatic ties with the Gulf state.
Qatar is...
Retail giant faces boycott over ex-worker treatment
July 25, 2017
Sears Canada is facing a social media campaign calling for a boycott after the company said it planned to pay millions in...
Innovative firms are more competitive and create more jobs
The WESO 2017 report claims that innovation is a major source of competitiveness for enterprises, as well as a key driver of sustained growth...
Pantang Hospital workers strike enters Day 2
July 11, 2017
The Pantang Psychiatric Hospital health workers strike enters its second day today as the workers have disregarded pleas from the Mental Health...
ICU to engage government over tax reduction
The Industrial and Commercial Workers Union (ICU) is to engage government on the intention to reduce corporate taxes in the country.
Mr. Solomon Kotei, ICU...
Access to justice for migrant workers in South-East Asia
July 27, 2017
Migrant workers continue to face major obstacles to lodging and resolving complaints, the ILO finds in a new study on Access to...
Labour Ministry holds crunch meeting on UT, Capital banks’ staff
Aug 23, 2017
In the quest to protect the interest of workers of the defunct Capital and UT banks, the Minister of Employment and Labour...
Trump orders hiring freeze for much of Federal government
President Trump on Monday issued an executive order implementing a hiring freeze across the federal government, with exceptions only for military, national security or...
World Day Against Child Labour: ILO urges intense war against child labour
“Children in areas affected by conflict and disasters are among the most vulnerable. No child must be left behind,” says International Labour Organisation (ILO)...
