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Labour ministry accuses Economy of sabotaging hourly registration despite State Council report
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Yolanda Díaz's Labour Ministry has sharply criticised Carlos Cuerpo's Economy Ministry for allegedly trying to block the hourly registration decree, following the State Council's unfavourable opinion. Labour sources say they will proceed with minor changes and count on Pedro Sánchez's support for approval. Cuerpo backs the goal but calls for balanced implementation for SMEs.
Activist Francis Awino has filed another petition in court challenging Francis Atwoli's unopposed re-election as COTU-K Secretary General on March 14 in Kisumu. Atwoli confirmed only three petitions exist, dismissing claims of seven and calling them baseless from non-members. Courts have declined to issue orders halting the registration of elected officials.
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Veteran South African journalist Terry Bell, a longtime critic of inequality and apartheid opponent, died on 25 March 2026 at the age of 84 from a heart attack while on a family trip in Graaff-Reinet.
The Board of Directors of the Emergency Labour Aid Fund, chaired by Minister of Labour Mohamed Gobran, announced the disbursement of a total EGP 2.481bn since its establishment on 1 July 2002 through 8 February this year, benefiting 441,600 workers at 3,999 establishments across the country. Between 1 July 2024 and 8 February 2026 alone, the fund allocated EGP 253.6m to support 24,528 workers at 51 establishments affected by emergency circumstances.
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South Africa's Parliament is demanding an urgent meeting with Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to clarify the status of R3.8 billion in promised funding for the South African Post Office. The funding is crucial for infrastructure upgrades, digitisation and settling debts as part of a turnaround plan. Without it, the post office's business rescue could fail prematurely.
Midday meal cooks in Chhattisgarh government schools have been on an indefinite strike for 21 days in New Raipur. They are demanding a raise in their daily wages from Rs 66 to Rs 340. Protesters highlighted work pressures and financial hardships.
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Hong Kong authorities are expediting updates to safety guidelines for elevated work platforms following the deaths of three workers in construction accidents. Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun has vowed swift action and a large-scale inspection campaign. The incidents highlight ongoing concerns over work-at-height safety.
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