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- Portugal transport strike threatens summer travel disruptions
- Tinubu says Nigeria emerging from three years of reforms
- Former PM Tony Blair warns Labour of policy drift
- Massachusetts certifies first state-wide ride-hailing union
- Chemical tank implosion at Longview Washington mill kills
- Next CEO warns youth unemployment as job applicants rise
- OpenAI CEO says AI has not caused predicted job losses
- Nigeria Q1 2026 GDP grows 3.89% on non oil sector
- Tim Hortons to hire 10,000 locally, reduce foreign workers
- Ontario social service workers launch provincewide strike
- Nova Scotia care workers rally as strike enters sixth week
- Reform UK proposes tax-free overtime for under £75k
Tinubu says Nigeria emerging from three years of reforms
President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria is emerging from a period of economic difficulty, stating that three years of challenging reforms have begun to yield a more stable economy.
Former PM Tony Blair warns Labour of policy drift
Former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair has issued a stark warning to the Labour Party, stating it is "playing with fire" with the country's future and requires a fundamental reset less than two years after taking office.
Massachusetts certifies first state-wide ride-hailing union
Drivers for ride-hailing platforms Uber and Lyft in Massachusetts have formed the first state-certified union of its kind in the United States.
Chemical tank implosion at Longview Washington mill kills
A chemical tank implosion at a pulp and paper mill in Longview, Washington, on Tuesday morning has resulted in multiple fatalities and critical injuries, according to local authorities and company officials.
Next CEO warns youth unemployment as job applicants rise
The chief executive of retail giant Next has warned of a crisis in youth unemployment driven by a dramatic fall in entry-level job opportunities across the UK economy.
OpenAI CEO says AI has not caused predicted job losses
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said on Tuesday that the rapid development of artificial intelligence has not triggered the widespread job losses he once anticipated, particularly for entry-level white-collar workers.
Nigeria Q1 2026 GDP grows 3.89% on non oil sector
Nigeria’s economy grew at an annual rate of 3.89 percent in the first quarter of 2026, according to official data released on Monday.
Tim Hortons to hire 10,000 locally, reduce foreign workers
Tim Hortons has announced a national hiring campaign to recruit 10,000 local employees while scaling back its use of the Temporary Foreign Worker program.
Ontario social service workers launch provincewide strike
Thousands of community and social workers across Ontario have walked off the job, launching a provincewide strike over chronic underfunding and stalled wage adjustments linked to a now repealed wage restraint law.
Nova Scotia care workers rally as strike enters sixth week
Striking long term care workers from across Nova Scotia are set to rally outside the Halifax Convention Centre on Monday afternoon, where Premier Tim Houston is scheduled to deliver his state of the province address.
Reform UK proposes tax-free overtime for under £75k
Reform UK has proposed scrapping income tax on overtime pay for workers earning under 75,000 pounds a year, a policy the party says would benefit nine in ten workers and cost the government an estimated 5 billion pounds ...
FIFA World Cup creates thousands of temporary jobs in Canada
The FIFA World Cup is coming to Canada this summer, bringing with it a surge of temporary job opportunities for those looking to earn extra money while being part of the premier soccer tournament.
Karnataka raises minimum wages by 60% across wage zones
The Karnataka government has announced a 60 percent increase in minimum wages for workers across the state, a move expected to benefit lakhs of employees in more than 81 scheduled occupations.
Unions Report $3.2 Million in 2025 Hotel and Dining Spend After LIRR Strike Deal
The five unions that struck the Long Island Rail Road earlier this week reported spending more than $3.2 million in 2025 on hotels, resorts, restaurants and event venues, according to federal labor disclosures.
Cambodia Traffic Accidents Kill 14 Garment Workers, Injure 93
Two separate traffic accidents in Cambodia on Saturday killed at least 14 garment factory workers and injured 93 others, according to official statements. The majority of the victims were women.
Spain launches job matching for migrants under regularization plan
Spain is implementing a job-matching plan for migrants granted legal status under a new program designed to address labor shortages and bolster the country's economy.
China issues guidelines to expand public services by residence for migrant workers
China's cabinet announced new guidelines on Friday aimed at expanding access to essential public services for millions of migrant workers, a significant step in reforming the country's long-standing household registratio...
Bolt CEO Eliminates HR Department in Restructuring Push
The CEO of fintech company Bolt has eliminated the company's entire human resources department as part of a sweeping restructuring effort aimed at returning the firm to a leaner, startup-like operational model.
Morrisons to close about 100 Morrisons Daily stores in UK
Supermarket chain Morrisons has announced plans to close approximately 100 of its convenience stores across the UK, a move that puts hundreds of jobs at risk.
