The governing Conservative Party has long promised to reduce arrivals. It said Brexit would help. But the numbers in 2022 were the highest ever.
Tag: Labor and Jobs
They Left Gaza to Work in Israel. Now They’re Stranded.
Thousands of workers from Gaza have been trapped in the West Bank since the Hamas attacks on October 7. Their Israeli work permits have been canceled, and they’re deeply worried about their families back home.
Youth Struggle to Find Jobs in South Africa, Where 6 in 10 Are Unemployed
Portia Stafford has a high school diploma in hospitality and three certificates from job training programs. She is among a generation of ambitious Africans who spend their days chasing an elusive opening.
Italy Misses a #MeToo Moment in Prime Minister Meloni’s Breakup
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni dumped her partner after leaks about come-ons to colleagues. But workplace harassment is still being taken for granted.
Tesla Faces Blockade in All Swedish Ports, Union Says
Swedish unions are joining in blockades and targeted strikes against the U.S. automaker over its refusal to sign a collective bargaining agreement with its mechanics.
Investigators Head to Antarctica Research Base After Sexual Violence Claims
The National Science Foundation watchdog is sending agents to a U.S. research base in Antarctica after a 2022 report raised concerns about sexual misconduct.
Hamas Hostages Include Thai Farm Workers. Their Families Want Answers.
Dozens of farm workers from Thailand were kidnapped or killed in the raids on Israel, and relatives want answers. “We have nothing to do with their war,” one said.
For China’s Jobless Young People, Hostels Are the Place to Be
Chinese backpacker hostels offering bunk beds for a few dollars a night have become hubs for the anxiety and ambitions of job-seeking youth.
A New Place to Learn Civics: The Workplace
Fearing that rising distrust could spell doom for businesses, some companies are offering employees lessons in democracy.
Women in Iceland Go on Strike Against Gender Inequality
Organizers urged women and nonbinary people to stop all work on Tuesday. Even the prime minister said she would take part.