Business groups denounced the plan, warning of looming labor shortages at a time of nearly full employment.
Tag: Labor and Jobs
Finland Plans to Give All New Parents the Same Leave
The new reforms will give the same amount of leave to both parents, regardless of their gender, a move the government said promotes gender equality and inclusivity.
Troubles at an Aging Steel Mill Mirror Italy’s Own
The largest factory in the country’s economically depressed south teeters on closing, a victim of declining industry, haphazard regulation and volatile politics.
Japan Loves Robots, but Getting Them to Do Human Work Isn’t Easy
With a declining population and workers in short supply, Japan has fully embraced robots. But getting them to work to “the standard of humans” is often a challenge.
A 7-Eleven in Japan Might Close for a Day. Yes, That’s a Big Deal.
In a dispute captivating a country of workaholics, Mitoshi Matsumoto says the company is threatening to rescind his franchise after he complained about draconian work hours.
Philippine Peasants Were Promised Land. Staking a Claim Can Be Deadly.
Riding a populist backlash against the elite, President Rodrigo Duterte vowed to rescue landless peasants from poverty. Instead, he has reinforced the monopolistic grip of landowners.
Self-Checkout in France Sets Off Battle Over a Day of Rest
Besieged by online rivals, retailers are staying open Sunday afternoons with automated cashiers. Critics see an invasion of American-style consumerism.
3 French Executives Convicted in Suicides of 35 Workers
The employees at France Télécom killed themselves in the mid-2000s after management sought to reduce the work force through a policy of harassment, a court found.
3 French Executives Convicted in Suicides of 35 Workers
The employees at France Télécom killed themselves in the mid-2000s after management sought to reduce the work force through a policy of harassment, a court found.
Who Made Your Clothes?
Garment workers around the world make everything from luxury handbags to fast fashion leggings. Here are some of their stories.