Labour issues

Rights group, US lawmakers condemn first Starbucks cafes in China’s Xinjiang

American coffee giant Starbucks opened two stores in Urumqi on Sept 29, in a move heralded by Chinese state media outlets.

Younger researchers studying pressing labour issues get more support from NTUC

The Associate Researchers Circle comprising eight young labour researchers was launched at the 6th NTUC Labour Research Conference on Oct 1. They will gain exposure to key labour issues and the opportunities to contribute expertise to the wider labour research network.

Paris Eiffel Tower says chief to step down after uproar over removing women staff

The removal of women staff during a visit to the Eiffel Tower by a Hindu religious group sparked an outcry across political spectrum in France which prizes secularism and gender equality.

At least 10 ANZ senior bankers in Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia to exit in revamp

An ANZ branch in Sydney. Its first-half profit surpassed analysts’ estimate on signs of improvement with the bank’s overhaul.

Qantas ground workers to strike over pay and conditions next week

Hundreds of ground workers who handle freight and QantasLink regional flights will strike over pay and working conditions.

Australia to target family visas to curb migration, says report

Australia is aiming to cap the 2026 net migration at about 245,000 people – a target set in the budget in May.

Meta in Spanish lawsuit over mass content moderator layoffs

Sites in Mandai and Upper Jurong Road to be sold for purpose-built dormitories by end-2027

One of the sales sites, at 529 Upper Jurong Road, was previously a dormitory called Jurong Apartments.

Amazon accused in lawsuit of systematic discrimination against pregnant employees

The lawsuit accused Amazon.com of systematically discriminating against thousands of pregnant employees, including by firing some it claimed took too much time off.

Eiffel Tower to reopen after row over women staff removal during Hindu group’s visit

The landmark’s staff walked out over the removal of women colleagues during a visit by a Hindu religious group which later apologised.

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