VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALDigital training scheme helps migrants start new life in ItalySince January, more than 11,300 migrants have landed in Italy and while many continue on to other destinations, many choose to start a new life in the country. Now, a digital training scheme being run in four Italian cities is helping yo...France 24VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGU.S. weekly jobless claims rise at the end of MarchInitial applications for U.S. unemployment benefits unexpectedly rose last week to the highest level since January at 221,000 claims. What this means for the economy overall is yet to be seen.BloombergVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGLaid off government workers protest Milei's reforms in ArgentinaIn Argentina, government workers who lost their jobs have joined the latest protests against economic reforms imposed by President Javier Milei. Critics say the cutbacks have forced poverty levels to soar to almost 60 percent.Al JazeeraVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALCalifornia fast food industry divided over pay hikeAbout half a million workers at California fast food chains began receiving a $20-an-hour minimum wage, and the increase has some small business owners questioning their future, even as workers say the raise helps pay the bills.ReutersVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGSouth Korea's Yoon slams doctor walkoutsSouth Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol says his government is open to talks with doctors who oppose his plan to increase medical school admissions, while accusing critics of offering no reasonable alternative to ease a doctor shortage.ReutersVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGKenya's medical workforce strikes over pay, working conditionsKenyan doctors have taken to the streets in a strike demanding improved working conditions and increased staffing levels. They argue that a previous agreement made with the government has not been fully implemented. The doctors are calli...Al JazeeraVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALPalestinian labor loss leaves hole in Israel's economyIsrael sealed its borders after the October 7 attacks, stopping hundreds of thousands of Palestinians from entering for work. Families have been abruptly deprived of income, compounding the economic impact of the Gaza war.ReutersVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALSenegal elections: Unemployment a priority for young votersWith the Senegalese presidential election fast approaching, candidates are desperately scrambling to win over undecided voters. All 18 candidates have made tackling unemployment - which currently sits at around 20% - a main priority.France 24VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGNationwide doctors strike in Kenya continues for seventh dayDoctors at Kenya’s public hospitals have entered the seventh day of a nationwide strike, accusing the government of failing to implement a raft of promises from a collective bargaining agreement signed in 2017. The strike's impact has be...France 24VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGTennessee Volkswagen workers will vote to unionizeThe United Autoworkers Union say Chattanooga, TN Volkswagen workers are seeking an election to unionize. The majority of workers at the plant have signed union cards, and have filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board. Thi...Cheddar NewsVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGHow diversity became a dirty word in corporate AmericaEver since the U.S. Supreme Court ruling ending affirmative action in college admissions, backlash to diversity, equity and inclusion is on the rise. Right-wing figures are leading an "anti-woke" charge that threatens to undo gains made ...BloombergVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGBernie Sanders proposes four-day workweek bill in the SenateSenator Bernie Sanders is proposing a 32-hour workweek with no loss of pay in America. The bill has been proposed in the Senate, but it's unclear if it will pass when corporate interests get involved. 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But in a country where harassment at work affects nearly 50 percent of women, according to women’s rights groups, prosec...France 24VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGFilipino nurses in the U.S. say they're being exploitedThe U.S. has been battling a shortage of healthcare worker for years. To fill the void, it's recruited a record number of nurses from the Philippines, but labour and migrant rights activists say many are being exploited.Al JazeeraVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBAL Filipino nurses in U.S. say they are being exploitedThe U.S. has been battling a shortage of healthcare worker for years. To fill the void, it's recruited a record number of nurses from the Philippines. But labor and migrant rights activists say many are being exploited.Al JazeeraVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGTyson Foods capitalizes on migrant inflowTyson Foods needs to fill 52,000 factory jobs. Some of them are not very pleasant ones. The company is now looking to hire some of the 181,000 migrants that have come through New York City over the past two years.BloombergVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGU.S. economy created 275,000 jobs in FebruaryThe U.S. job market created 275,000 new jobs last month, about 5,000 more than expected. However, the unemployment rate rose 3.9%, breaking a three month streak of unemployment at 3.7%. Fox NewsVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGBoeing to begin negotiations with its largest labor unionAfter months of backlash over recent plane mishaps and safety concerns, Boeing is starting contract negotiations with its largest union. For the first time in 16 years, the International Association of Machinists has been able to fully n...Scripps NewsVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGUnited Airlines blames Boeing for hiring freezeThe ripple effects from Boeing continue, this time with United Airlines. The airline has decided to pause the hiring of more pilots citing the delay of deliveries from Boeing. The pause will take place in the months of May and June, with...Cheddar NewsVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGU.S. jobless claims hold at historic lowsU.S. initial jobless claims were unchanged at 217,000 in the week ending March 2, according to Labor Department data released. That was in line with the median estimate in a Bloomberg survey of economists.BloombergVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGTransport workers stage nationwide strike in GermanyRail and airport workers in Germany are walking off the job in a new round of strikes. Employees are demanding a pay rise to be able to manage the rising cost of living. Hundreds of thousands of passengers are facing delays and cancellat...Al JazeeraVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGWomen continue to earn less than men in FranceMore women are taking top management jobs but inequality persists in France, with men still dominating business leadership roles and earning more money, research showed ahead of an International Women's Day March across the country on Ma...France 24VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGrowth in U.S. service sector cooled in FebruaryThe Institute for Supply Management's composite gauge of services slipped 0.8 point to 52.6 last month. The median estimate in a Bloomberg survey of economists called for 53. Mike McKee reports.BloombergVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGWhy union support is so important in presidential electionsAcross the country, over 14 million workers are members of unions, and that voting bloc is one politicians want to please. Of the top 15 states with employees represented by a union, three are expected to be major battlegrounds in Novemb...Scripps NewsVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGWomen face tougher obstacles in school administrationsWomen make up 77% of public school teachers and 56% of public school principals, but they make up only 29% of public-school superintendents. In the past few years, when a superintendent left their post, they were replaced by a man 2 out ...Scripps NewsVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALIndian, Nepali families seek safe return of men fighting in UkraineSouth Asian countries are facing high levels of unemployment, causing many young people to enlist in foreign armies as a means of employment. This decision, however, comes with significant risks and dangers, prompting government interven...Al JazeeraVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGConsumer confidence falls for the first time in four monthsThe Conference Board's gauge of consumer sentiment decreased to 106.7 from a downwardly revised 110.9 a month earlier. This is the first time in four months that consumer confidence in the U.S. has fallen. BloombergVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALSouth Korea sets deadline for striking doctors to return to workSouth Korea's vice health minister warned young doctors taking part in a mass walkout they may lose their licenses if they don't return to work by March. The six-day walkout by junior doctors in South Korea shows no sign of ending.Al Jazeera
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALDigital training scheme helps migrants start new life in ItalySince January, more than 11,300 migrants have landed in Italy and while many continue on to other destinations, many choose to start a new life in the country. Now, a digital training scheme being run in four Italian cities is helping yo...France 24
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGU.S. weekly jobless claims rise at the end of MarchInitial applications for U.S. unemployment benefits unexpectedly rose last week to the highest level since January at 221,000 claims. What this means for the economy overall is yet to be seen.Bloomberg
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGLaid off government workers protest Milei's reforms in ArgentinaIn Argentina, government workers who lost their jobs have joined the latest protests against economic reforms imposed by President Javier Milei. Critics say the cutbacks have forced poverty levels to soar to almost 60 percent.Al Jazeera
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALCalifornia fast food industry divided over pay hikeAbout half a million workers at California fast food chains began receiving a $20-an-hour minimum wage, and the increase has some small business owners questioning their future, even as workers say the raise helps pay the bills.Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGSouth Korea's Yoon slams doctor walkoutsSouth Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol says his government is open to talks with doctors who oppose his plan to increase medical school admissions, while accusing critics of offering no reasonable alternative to ease a doctor shortage.Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGKenya's medical workforce strikes over pay, working conditionsKenyan doctors have taken to the streets in a strike demanding improved working conditions and increased staffing levels. They argue that a previous agreement made with the government has not been fully implemented. The doctors are calli...Al Jazeera
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALPalestinian labor loss leaves hole in Israel's economyIsrael sealed its borders after the October 7 attacks, stopping hundreds of thousands of Palestinians from entering for work. Families have been abruptly deprived of income, compounding the economic impact of the Gaza war.Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALSenegal elections: Unemployment a priority for young votersWith the Senegalese presidential election fast approaching, candidates are desperately scrambling to win over undecided voters. All 18 candidates have made tackling unemployment - which currently sits at around 20% - a main priority.France 24
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGNationwide doctors strike in Kenya continues for seventh dayDoctors at Kenya’s public hospitals have entered the seventh day of a nationwide strike, accusing the government of failing to implement a raft of promises from a collective bargaining agreement signed in 2017. The strike's impact has be...France 24
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGTennessee Volkswagen workers will vote to unionizeThe United Autoworkers Union say Chattanooga, TN Volkswagen workers are seeking an election to unionize. The majority of workers at the plant have signed union cards, and have filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board. Thi...Cheddar News
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGHow diversity became a dirty word in corporate AmericaEver since the U.S. Supreme Court ruling ending affirmative action in college admissions, backlash to diversity, equity and inclusion is on the rise. Right-wing figures are leading an "anti-woke" charge that threatens to undo gains made ...Bloomberg
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGBernie Sanders proposes four-day workweek bill in the SenateSenator Bernie Sanders is proposing a 32-hour workweek with no loss of pay in America. The bill has been proposed in the Senate, but it's unclear if it will pass when corporate interests get involved. Fox News
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGTyson foods wants to hire 52,000 migrantsNew York City shelters are overwhelmed with migrants.Many of them have arrived in Texas or Florida and then taken buses to New York. The city is scrambling as the number continues to climb and the migrants look to build a new life in Ame...Scripps News
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALUkraine takes new approach to remedy soldiers shortageTwo years after Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine faces a shortage of soldiers. In addition to a mobilization bill, the country is adopting a more flexible approach to boost troop numbers. The aim is to allow recruits to choose their...DW News
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGHalf of female workers in Jordan experience harassmentLast December, Jordan amended its labour laws to offer women greater protection against harassment in the workplace. But in a country where harassment at work affects nearly 50 percent of women, according to women’s rights groups, prosec...France 24
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGFilipino nurses in the U.S. say they're being exploitedThe U.S. has been battling a shortage of healthcare worker for years. To fill the void, it's recruited a record number of nurses from the Philippines, but labour and migrant rights activists say many are being exploited.Al Jazeera
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBAL Filipino nurses in U.S. say they are being exploitedThe U.S. has been battling a shortage of healthcare worker for years. To fill the void, it's recruited a record number of nurses from the Philippines. But labor and migrant rights activists say many are being exploited.Al Jazeera
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGTyson Foods capitalizes on migrant inflowTyson Foods needs to fill 52,000 factory jobs. Some of them are not very pleasant ones. The company is now looking to hire some of the 181,000 migrants that have come through New York City over the past two years.Bloomberg
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGU.S. economy created 275,000 jobs in FebruaryThe U.S. job market created 275,000 new jobs last month, about 5,000 more than expected. However, the unemployment rate rose 3.9%, breaking a three month streak of unemployment at 3.7%. Fox News
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGBoeing to begin negotiations with its largest labor unionAfter months of backlash over recent plane mishaps and safety concerns, Boeing is starting contract negotiations with its largest union. For the first time in 16 years, the International Association of Machinists has been able to fully n...Scripps News
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGUnited Airlines blames Boeing for hiring freezeThe ripple effects from Boeing continue, this time with United Airlines. The airline has decided to pause the hiring of more pilots citing the delay of deliveries from Boeing. The pause will take place in the months of May and June, with...Cheddar News
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGU.S. jobless claims hold at historic lowsU.S. initial jobless claims were unchanged at 217,000 in the week ending March 2, according to Labor Department data released. That was in line with the median estimate in a Bloomberg survey of economists.Bloomberg
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGTransport workers stage nationwide strike in GermanyRail and airport workers in Germany are walking off the job in a new round of strikes. Employees are demanding a pay rise to be able to manage the rising cost of living. Hundreds of thousands of passengers are facing delays and cancellat...Al Jazeera
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGWomen continue to earn less than men in FranceMore women are taking top management jobs but inequality persists in France, with men still dominating business leadership roles and earning more money, research showed ahead of an International Women's Day March across the country on Ma...France 24
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGrowth in U.S. service sector cooled in FebruaryThe Institute for Supply Management's composite gauge of services slipped 0.8 point to 52.6 last month. The median estimate in a Bloomberg survey of economists called for 53. Mike McKee reports.Bloomberg
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGWhy union support is so important in presidential electionsAcross the country, over 14 million workers are members of unions, and that voting bloc is one politicians want to please. Of the top 15 states with employees represented by a union, three are expected to be major battlegrounds in Novemb...Scripps News
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGWomen face tougher obstacles in school administrationsWomen make up 77% of public school teachers and 56% of public school principals, but they make up only 29% of public-school superintendents. In the past few years, when a superintendent left their post, they were replaced by a man 2 out ...Scripps News
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALIndian, Nepali families seek safe return of men fighting in UkraineSouth Asian countries are facing high levels of unemployment, causing many young people to enlist in foreign armies as a means of employment. This decision, however, comes with significant risks and dangers, prompting government interven...Al Jazeera
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGConsumer confidence falls for the first time in four monthsThe Conference Board's gauge of consumer sentiment decreased to 106.7 from a downwardly revised 110.9 a month earlier. This is the first time in four months that consumer confidence in the U.S. has fallen. Bloomberg
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALSouth Korea sets deadline for striking doctors to return to workSouth Korea's vice health minister warned young doctors taking part in a mass walkout they may lose their licenses if they don't return to work by March. The six-day walkout by junior doctors in South Korea shows no sign of ending.Al Jazeera
