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Workers at Nigeria's largest independent oil producer returned to work after the company committed to wage negotiations. The quick resolution avoids production disruptions as Nigeria works to boost oil output.
Workers at Seplat Energy suspended their strike just one day after walking off the job, following company commitments on pay increases. The quick resolution prevents disruption to oil production that supplies 7-9% of Nigeria's output.
A new certified inspection robot is taking over dangerous jobs in oil and gas facilities, keeping workers out of harm's way while solving a critical labor shortage. The ExR-2.5 has already completed thousands of missions for energy giants like Shell and BP.
Offshore oil workers selling candy bars on North Sea platforms have raised £350,000 for Scotland's only charity air ambulance since 2019. Their latest £50,000 donation just helped upgrade the helicopter before winter hit.
Thousands of fossil fuel workers are discovering their drilling skills transfer perfectly to geothermal energy, one of the few renewables getting bipartisan support. With 300,000 workers already qualified and $171 million in new federal funding, the industry is opening doors to exciting careers powering America's clean energy future.
Thousands of fossil fuel workers are discovering their drilling skills translate perfectly to geothermal energy, a clean power source gaining momentum even as other renewables face setbacks. With 300,000 workers already qualified and federal funding flowing, this emerging industry offers hope for both the planet and people seeking stable, meaningful careers.
When immigration enforcement threatened their community, at least 50 Minnesota childcare centers chose solidarity over business as usual. Their coordinated Day of Truth and Freedom proves that essential workers will stand together when neighbors face fear.
Three Indian cities are revolutionizing worker dignity by letting sanitation workers design their own protective gear and uniforms. The result? Better safety, higher compliance, and workers invited to ribbon cuttings as community heroes.
Housekeepers at two London hotels just became the first hotel workers in England to win union recognition in decades, opening doors for thousands more hospitality workers. Led by Nepali migrant women, they organized one conversation at a time and proved that outsourced workers can build lasting power.
Thousands of sanitation workers across Punjab returned to work after the government agreed to address their demands for fair pay and job security. The successful negotiations show what's possible when workers and officials sit down together.
Four migrant workers who were underpaid and forced to pay illegal fees just won back over $400,000 from their former employer. New Zealand's Employment Relations Authority held the company and its director accountable for exploiting vulnerable workers.
Delhi's sanitation workers finally got a seat at the table with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta to discuss better working conditions. The meeting signals a new commitment to improving the lives of essential workers who keep the city clean.
A new multilingual chatbot created with input from 1,000+ domestic workers helps nannies, cleaners, and caregivers know their rights and negotiate fair pay. Ask Aya offers a lifeline to workers who often face exploitation alone.
Nearly 1,600 PECO utility workers just won their first strike in company history, securing better pay and restored pensions after a three-day walkout. The victory comes after workers stood together during a record heat wave to demand respect for keeping Pennsylvania's lights on.
New York City just won back $4.6 million in stolen wages for delivery workers who were underpaid and unfairly fired by major apps. Three companies are now paying up after a groundbreaking investigation proved worker exploitation wasn't a glitch, it was the business model.
A New Zealand business owner who exploited a migrant worker for three years has been fined $33,000, with part of the money going directly to the worker. The case shows the country's labour protection system is working to defend vulnerable employees and hold employers accountable. ---
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.
A quarter million food delivery workers in Australia just won guaranteed hourly pay and accident insurance in a landmark ruling that could reshape gig work globally. The decision puts Australia ahead of the pack in protecting workers who've long been left out of basic employment protections.
Joey Helsoot spends five weeks at a time on offshore oil rigs with limited food choices and unpredictable gym access. The Dutch crane operator found a way to transform his health anyway, losing 55 pounds and inspiring his coworkers along the way.
Workers are harvesting olives among ancient Roman ruins to create a protected regional olive oil that reconnects the city with its agricultural roots. Rome has 2,200 farms within city limits, making it Europe's largest agricultural municipality.
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