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fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Why more Germans can't afford life on their wages DW 06/27/2025

Chancellor Friedrich Merz's proposal for 'Burgergeld' emphasizes that work must be rewarded adequately, yet statistics reveal a concerning rise in those relying on state benefits.
Germany politics
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Oakville restaurant owner, head chef charged in human trafficking investigation | CBC News

Police reported that the victims faced severe exploitation, living in cramped conditions and subjected to control that left them feeling powerless with violations of their sexual integrity.
Toronto startup
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Outrage as sugar cane workers in India still being pushed' into having hysterectomies

Women in Maharashtra's sugar cane fields face pressure to undergo unnecessary hysterectomies for economic survival.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago

TikTok viral London restaurant accused of exploiting illegal workers and 'modern slavery'

Fei Er Cottage faces serious allegations regarding illegal employment practices and breaching modern slavery laws.
Productivity
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

How Part-Time Jobs Became a Trap

Low-wage American workers face issues related to underwork rather than overwork, impacting financial stability significantly.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Dublin restaurant goes into liquidation before paying 143k compensation to former worker

Sharanjeet Kaur faced severe labor exploitation and harassment while working for €200 a week with minimal breaks, leading to her receiving a compensation award after the case.
UK news
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Elon Musk Secretly Working to Rewrite the Social Security Codebase Using AI

Donald Trump’s appeal to drain the swamp resonated with workers, even as his wealth originated from exploitation; now he embodies the very establishment he criticized.
US politics
UK news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

To Investigate Labor Abuse, We Began With a Question: Who Profits?

The alarming death toll of Kenyan women working as domestic workers in Saudi Arabia raises serious safety concerns about labor practices.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
5 months ago

Sanders Calls Out Musk for Billionaire Exploitation of Foreign H-1B Workers

The H-1B visa program facilitates corporate exploitation of both foreign and domestic workers, according to Sen. Bernie Sanders.
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