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MTUC protest in Prai (video)

 Workers' rights  10 Responses »
Nov 042011
 

In case you missed the MTUC’s protest against the amendments to the Employment Act in Prai yesterday, here’s a short video clip.

 Posted by Anil Netto at 5.59pm  Tagged with: amendments, Employment Act, MTUC, Prai, protest

Live – Spirited nationwide protests against labour law amendments

 Workers' rights  11 Responses »
Nov 032011
 
Live - Spirited nationwide protests against labour law amendments

Almost a thousand people in Prai are braving a downpour to make their feelings known against proposed amendments to the Employment Act. The protest is part of a nationwide MTUC picket.

 Posted by Anil Netto at 5.46pm  Tagged with: amendments, Employment Act, MTUC, protest

Ousted CEO receives millions for 11 months work

 Corporate agenda, United States, Workers' rights  15 Responses »
Oct 132011
 

How would you like to be paid millions for 11 months work? That’s what ousted Hewlett-Packard CEO Leo Apotheke pocketed.

 Posted by Anil Netto at 12.16pm  Tagged with: global financial crisis, H-P, Hewlett-Packard

The Great Depression – and the pathetic political leaders of today

 Poverty, United States, Workers' rights  5 Responses »
Oct 122011
 

Echoes of the Great Depression may be seen in the pitiful conditions faced by many workers around the world today.

 Posted by Anil Netto at 11.06am  Tagged with: california, Great Depression, photography

Controversial amendments to Employment Act passed

 Workers' rights  19 Responses »
Oct 082011
 

While all attention was focused on Budget Day “goodies” yesterday, few noticed the BN government dealing a devastating blow to workers with the passing of damaging amendments to the Employment Act.

 Posted by Anil Netto at 12.20pm  Tagged with: amendments, employees, employers, Employment Act, labour sub-contractors, workers
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