Focus on Labour
Union for striking aviation fuel workers in Vancouver says aging pipeline poses risk
Union representing striking aviation fuel workers in Vancouver warns diverting the fuel around the industrial action could pose an environmental hazard.
Chinese workers found in ‘slavery-like conditions’ at BYD construction site in Brazil
About 163 workers were found in slavery-like conditions at a construction site for carmaker BYD in Brazil's Bahia state, labor authorities said on...
VW, union agree to cut 35,000 jobs in Germany, avert strikes
Volkswagen strikes deal with unions, avoiding mass strikes; plans 35,000 job cuts, cost reductions, and future investments.
US graphite miners ask Washington to impose 920% tariff on Chinese rivals
(Reuters) – North American graphite miners asked the U.S. government on Wednesday to impose a tariff as high as 920% on Chinese suppliers...
Nigerians press for solar jobs and electricity, with little success
In Nigeria, solar ambitions falter due to government inaction, despite rising demand for clean energy and micro-solar solutions.
Marathon VW talks to resume in search for pre-Christmas deal with unions
Volkswagen and unions are in crunch talks over German operations cuts, aiming to avoid major strikes before Christmas.
VW, unions likely to strike deal in small hours or break off till next year, source says
Volkswagen talks with labor leaders continue into a second day over proposed wage cuts and potential plant closures.
VW union calls for compromise in last-ditch talks before Christmas
Volkswagen's works council demands no plant closures as negotiations with management resume, amid threats of future strikes.
Marathon, Teamsters reach pay deal at Detroit refinery
Teamsters at Marathon Petroleum's Detroit refinery ratified a seven-year agreement, ending a three-month strike over pay and safety.
Takeaways from AP’s report on child labor in Nigeria lithium mines
Growing demand for lithium has led to exploitation of children in Nigeria.
