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AI supports fashion's climate goals but workers may be left behind

AI supports fashion's climate goals but workers may be left behind

Artificial intelligence could help the fashion industry become greener, but unions worry workers will pay the price.
Sat Nov 09 2024
Volkswagen plans major layoffs, to shut at least three German plants, works council head says

Volkswagen plans major layoffs, to shut at least three German plants, works council head says

Europe's biggest carmaker has been negotiating for weeks with unions over its plans to overhaul its business and lower costs.
Mon Oct 28 2024
Labour Unions applaud Steven Sim for securing Hari Raya Aid for bank workers

Labour Unions applaud Steven Sim for securing Hari Raya Aid for bank workers

Labour unions are united in praising Human Resources Minister Steven Sim for his pivotal role in securing Raya assistance for bank employees
Thu Apr 04 2024
Thailand moves closer to legalising same-sex unions as parliament passes landmark bill

Thailand moves closer to legalising same-sex unions as parliament passes landmark bill

The bill had the support of all of Thailand's major parties and was more than a decade in the making.
Wed Mar 27 2024
Protesting farmers clash with security forces 200km from New Delhi - TV

Protesting farmers clash with security forces 200km from New Delhi - TV

Hundreds of farmers began marching towards Delhi on Tuesday morning after talks between their unions and the government fell through.
Wed Feb 14 2024
Unions commend HR Minister for appointing representative into office

Unions commend HR Minister for appointing representative into office

Workers' Unions across the country laud the inclusion of one of their own into Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong's office.
Thu Dec 21 2023
India awaits top court verdict on same-sex marriages

India awaits top court verdict on same-sex marriages

Only Taiwan and Nepal allow same-sex unions in Asia, where largely conservative values still dominate politics and society.
Tue Oct 17 2023
French unions plan June 6 protests against Macron and his pension law

French unions plan June 6 protests against Macron and his pension law

French trade unions announced on Tuesday a new nationwide day of protests on June 6 against President Emmanuel Macron's decision to increase the retirement age by two years to 64.
Tue May 02 2023
Human Resource ministry to amend process of recognising workers' union

Human Resource ministry to amend process of recognising workers' union

V. Sivakumar said there are employers who refuse to recognise unions in their companies.
Mon May 01 2023
'Weakened' Macron sticks with pension bill, eyes new reforms

'Weakened' Macron sticks with pension bill, eyes new reforms

Labour unions prepared another day of strikes and demonstrations against Macron's pension reform, marking the sixth day of protest.
Wed Mar 22 2023
Greeks rally over train crash, labour unions gear for more walkouts

Greeks rally over train crash, labour unions gear for more walkouts

Greece's largest labour unions, jointly representing more than two million workers, will stage a nationwide strike on March 16.
Mon Mar 13 2023
India government opposes recognising same-sex marriage - court filing

India government opposes recognising same-sex marriage - court filing

Taiwan was the first in Asia to recognise such unions, while same-sex acts are illegal in some countries, such as Malaysia.
Mon Mar 13 2023
Third wave of strikes over pension reform keeps pressure on Macron

Third wave of strikes over pension reform keeps pressure on Macron

Rail services were cancelled, schools disrupted and refinery deliveries halted as workers across multiple sectors walked out.
Tue Feb 07 2023
Trade unions call for more strikes over Macron's pension reform

Trade unions call for more strikes over Macron's pension reform

More than a million people marched through French cities to denounce Macron's pension reform plans.
Fri Jan 20 2023
GRS constitution allows direct memberships for individuals - Armizan

GRS constitution allows direct memberships for individuals - Armizan

The GRS constitution has provisions allowing for direct memberships for individuals and unions between parties.
Mon Dec 12 2022
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear

Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear

Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism

Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism

The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable

The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable

Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time

Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time

Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths

The battle to reduce road deaths

In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024