Workers rights
Systemic failures in Israel's support for reservists during Gaza war, comptroller warns
Englman concluded that the state must now commit to sweeping structural reforms.
South Korea's new president, injured as a child laborer, cracks down on 'workplaces of death'
Shabbat work sparks clash between labor minister and opposition
Why investing in employee well-being is the smartest business decision - opinion
'Don't be afraid, close up': Iranian merchants strike against inflation in Tehran
Last week, The New York Times reported that Iran is facing an energy crisis, forcing educational institutions, governmental offices, and shopping malls to operate at a reduced capacity.
Vatican Museums staff start unprecedented legal action over labor conditions
"Workers have decided this action only after all their demands and requests over the years were left unanswered."
Safety of Arab workers and women working night shifts is at risk during Ramadan
The consequences of fatigue are particularly evident in repetitive tasks without high cognitive demands lasting half an hour or more and complex tasks requiring concentration.
Artificial Intelligence won’t replace work, but can upgrade it - opinion
AI has the immense potential to tackle societal challenges such as healthcare, environmental monitoring, and poverty reduction.
Ensuring the safety of Israeli port workers from Houthi attacks
The Israel Institute for Occupational Safety and Hygiene (IIOSH) of the National Insurance Institute has released guidelines on how to maintain the safety of port workers during times of war.
Majority of workers experienced burnout in 2023 amid talent drain
An employee burnout crisis is gripping corporate America as businesses brace for talent retention challenges in 2024.
Israel's indecisiveness on Palestinian workers shows shifting dynamics - analysis
What has remained unchanged? First, a tendency to put off tough decisions; an inclination to kick the can down the road.
NGO convinces government to pay workers unemployed due to war
As Israel faces an ongoing war, the country's leading NGO, 121, has taken a proactive approach to mitigate the conflict’s impact on workers who have been facing major setbacks.
100 years after factory fire, Jewish and Italian victims get a memorial
The fire was one of the deadliest industrial disasters in New York City history.
Bohemian Grove, retreat for America's rich and powerful, underpaid staff and overworked them
Since 1878 the country’s most powerful men, including Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan have attended the retreat.
Burger King worker's viral video inspires $408K retirement fund
Kevin Ford worked 27 years without missing a day.