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Trump’s latest ‘forced labour tariffs’: Who’s been hit, how badly?
Countries accounting for almost all of the US’s trade have been hit with tariffs between 10 and 12.5 percent.
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Gas explosion at Chinese coal mine kills 82 people
President Xi Jinping has called on authorities nationwide to learn from the incident.
Top UN court rules workers’ right to strike ‘protected’ in key treaty
The nonbinding ruling is expected to be hailed as a victory by workers’ groups and influence global labour relations.
South Korea’s stock market soars as Samsung union calls off planned strike
Benchmark KOSPI rises more than 8 percent following deal to avert strike at top memory chip maker.
New York City hotels avert labour strike threat before FIFA World Cup
Hotel operators avoid a ‘very real threat’ by signing a deal with 25,000 workers as the city hosts the 2026 tournament.
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Why are nearly 50,000 Samsung workers about to strike in South Korea?
Workers’ union says protest over bonuses will continue for 18 days.
Protests in Bolivia escalate amid economic turmoil and policy demands
Clashes erupt in La Paz as workers protest against rising fuel prices and damaged vehicles caused by subsidy cuts.
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Bolivian police fire tear gas at protesting teachers
Bolivian police fired tear gas at protesters in La Paz, as three separate groups rallied against the government.
Published On 7 May 2026
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Buses block off roads in Bolivia as transport workers strike over fuel
Public workers blocked the streets of El Alto, Bolivia with buses, cars, and trucks during a transportation strike.
Published On 5 May 2026
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Millions of jobs lost as Iranians battle ‘Operation Economic Fury’
A fragile ceasefire may have paused the US-Israeli war on Iran, but the economic cost is crippling life in Tehran.
Published On 3 May 2026
May Day rallies sweep US, demanding reforms for working-class rights
May Day events include calls to ‘tax the rich’ and abolish ICE amid $70bn proposed funding for immigration enforcement.
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