Howard Brown health care workers kick off 2-day strike for better pay, benefits
Howard Brown Health workers are on strike to demand higher wages and better working conditions.
The union is demanding a raise in the minimum hourly wage, affordable health insurance, and rights for the union in decision-making processes. [ more ]
Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats delivery riders confirm Valentine's Day strike is going ahead
Thousands of takeaway delivery drivers and riders are going on strike in London on Valentine's Day evening to demand better pay and working conditions.
Deliveroo riders, who are classified as freelancers, do not have the ability to form a union or receive benefits enjoyed by full-time employees. [ more ]
Living in Germany: Why bus drivers are striking and fun ways to brush up on history
Transport workers in Germany are striking for better working conditions, including more rest time and extended holiday allowance.
The Verdi union members working in public transport in Germany are calling for improved conditions like extended rest periods and increased holiday days. [ more ]
Program improves workplace conditions for undocumented workers, advocates say
Pedro Manzanares, a worker at El Milagro tortilla factory, spoke up about unsafe working conditions and organized his co-workers to protest, leading to investigations into the company.
El Milagro has been fined for violations of state labor law and has faced scrutiny over working conditions. [ more ]
French farmers vow Paris 'siege' as tractor protest converges on capital
French farmers are launching protests in Paris to demand better working conditions and address grievances such as red tape and environmental policies.
The government plans to mobilize 15,000 police and paramilitary gendarmes to ensure that government buildings, airports, and the food market remain operational during the protests. [ more ]
Growing number of nurses experiencing suicidal thoughts, RCN says
According to RCN, there is a growing number of nursing staff expressing suicidal thoughts due to intolerable working conditions and lack of support services.
176 members reported suicidal thoughts in the first 10 months of 2023, up from 89 cases in the same period in 2022.
RCN has called for greater investment in support services and research to address the mental health crisis among nursing staff. [ more ]
Sex Work and Mental Health In Cultures Where Prostitution Is Legal - Sex and Psychology
Sex workers in countries where prostitution is illegal tend to experience higher rates of mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
Working conditions play a significant role in the mental health outcomes of sex workers, with those in private studios experiencing better outcomes compared to those working on the streets. [ more ]