Labour

Labour ministry accuses Economy of sabotaging hourly registration despite State Council report

March 24, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin Àwòrán tí AI ṣe

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.

Yolanda Díaz insists on time registration despite opposition

Vice President Yolanda Díaz, Spain's Labour Minister, stated in Congress on Wednesday that reinforced time registration will be implemented 'even if it's the last thing I do', despite an unfavourable opinion from the Council of State. She accused the Economy Ministry of siding with employers. The measure is part of the 2023 coalition agreement and stems from an EU court ruling.

Three die while cleaning septic tank in Raipur hospital

March 18, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Three workers died and a fourth fell unconscious from toxic gases while cleaning a septic tank at Ram Krishna Care Hospital in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. The incident on March 17, 2026, has sparked outrage over sanitation workers' safety. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai directed strict action against those responsible.

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Educor defies CCMA order to pay former staff R1.3 million

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Emergency labour aid fund disburses EGP 2.48bn to support over 441,000 workers nationwide

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Parliament presses treasury on post office's R3.8 billion rescue funding

Cosatu calls for violent crime focus at SONA

The Congress of South African Trade Unions has called on the government to prioritize combating violent crime in President Cyril Ramaphosa's upcoming State of the Nation Address. The federation emphasizes the need for stronger leadership in law enforcement and judicial systems. This comes ahead of the SONA scheduled for 12 February 2026 in Cape Town.

Hong Kong considers HK$3,000 fixed penalty for construction site smoking

February 04, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Hong Kong authorities are considering a fixed penalty of HK$3,000 (US$385) for smoking on construction sites, instead of the initial maximum of HK$150,000. The move addresses workers' concerns following a deadly blaze in Tai Po last November. Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun Yuk-han said the government is actively exploring solutions to these issues.

National industrial court halts resident doctors' planned strike

A National Industrial Court of Nigeria in Abuja has issued an interim injunction to stop the planned strike by the Nigeria Association of Resident Doctors.

Obasanjo recalls labour reforms to end CIA and KGB influence

January 07, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed that during his time as military head of state, he reformed Nigeria's labour movement to eliminate foreign influences from the CIA and KGB amid the Cold War. Speaking at the 85th birthday celebration and book launch of former NLC president Hassan Sunmonu in Abuja, he detailed the creation of the Nigeria Labour Congress. The event also highlighted ongoing tensions between current labour leaders and government policies.

March 17, 2026 21:36