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After six years without a raise, United Airlines flight attendants have reached a deal that includes immediate pay increases, top wages of $100 per hour, and a groundbreaking change: pay during boarding time. The agreement includes $740 million in signing bonuses and makes United the last major carrier to secure a post-pandemic cabin crew contract.
More than 200,000 temple workers across Karnataka who serve without holidays are asking for better pay and support. Their request could help preserve spiritual traditions while ensuring fair treatment for those who dedicate their lives to temple service.
Nurses and midwives at Adelaide's Lyell McEwin Hospital just secured a 6% pay increase after standing together for fair wages. The victory means patients can keep their appointments and workers get the recognition they deserve.
After nearly three months off the job, Ghana's college educators are heading back to classrooms following the government's release of years of overdue compensation. The resolution marks a major win for thousands of teachers who stood together for fair treatment.
A Ghanaian presidential candidate is proposing a bold plan to lift families out of poverty through fair wages and skills training. Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum believes every worker should earn enough to support their family, own a home, and build a future.
After two decades earning just $18 a month, over 1,500 healthcare sanitation workers in Tamil Nadu just received a life-changing raise to $88 monthly. These essential workers kept maternal health centers running through the pandemic while fighting for fair wages.
In a retail landscape where wages often spark controversy, Costco just announced pay raises that put its average hourly worker above $30 per hour. The warehouse giant is also adding paid vacation for first-year employees and up to six weeks off for 30-year veterans.
A young entrepreneur in Delhi is proving that treating workers well is good for business. Her pet grooming company trains groomers in 60 days and pays them three times the industry average.