Tag: unions
Public-sector banks set for 17% salary boost in FY 22-23
The Indian Banks Association (IBA) and bank unions have agreed on a 17 per cent annual salary increase for five years, starting from the...
Are the VFX crews at Walt Disney all set to unionise?
Soon, there may be an election for unionisation because the VFX artists at Walt Disney have approached the National Labour Relations Board filing for...
Starbucks workers protest against union-busting efforts
Starbucks employees and labour activists held protests outside the coffee giant's Seattle headquarters on Wednesday, alleging that company executives were trying to undermine unionisation...
Negotiations fail, US railroad workers may strike post 29 September
Almost 5,000 members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District 19 have voted against the agreement negotiated by IAM leadership...
Employees of TSRTC want unions back in power
Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) employees want the state government to reintroduce unions and replace the existing Employee Welfare Board (EWB). The EWB...
Air India pilots’ unions want salaries restored in 3 days
The Indian Pilots Guild (IPG) and the Indian Commercial Pilots Association (ICPA) have threatened to take industrial action if Air India does not restore...
MSRTC employees continue strike; demand corporation’s merger with state
A large chunk of the staff of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) continued to agitate, for the 11th successive day on November...
Unions demand 50% wage hike for Coal India staff
Talks are on between the trade unions at Coal India and the management for a hike in wages. The Indian government-owned coal mining and...
Spanish bank to lay off over 6,452 instead of 8,291
Caixabank, which had initially planned to lay off about 8,291 earlier this year, agreed to reduce the number to 6,452 following discussions with unions...
Strike at Bokaro Steel Plant for pay revision
For the second time in about three months, the workers at the Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL) halted work to demand pay revision, which has...
Gig workers may be better protected in the US now
The rule that would have facilitated classifying gig workers as independent contractors rather than employees may soon be on its way out, if the...
4800 BPCL workers go on 48hr strike against privatisation
Around 4,800 employees of Bharat Petroleum (BPCL) were on a two day strike to protest against the government’s decision to privatise and the management’s...
Some TSRTC staff receive less than Rs 1000 after pay cut
The staff of the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) are hugely disappointed by the heavy pay cuts imposed on them. Apparently, many have...
Two-day strike called by bank employees
Banking services may be affected in the country for two days, with many banks, including State Bank of India (SBI), participating in the strike...
How this energy company is championing employee inclusivity & engagement
In today’s competitive business landscape, fostering an inclusive and engaging work environment is not just a feel-good initiative; it’s a strategic imperative. Jakson Green,...
Trident’s Asmita leaves blossom into inclusive workplaces
Forget the tired trope of corporate activism. In the heart of India's textile industry, Trident, a manufacturing company, is quietly weaving a revolution in...
Harness.io: Cultivating a talent powerhouse in the tech crucible
The tech scene, be it in India or San Francisco, is equally crucible, fiercely competitive and unforgiving. In both the landscapes, attracting and retaining...
Engagement is outdated: The future of success lies in ‘employee involvement’
In the ever-evolving landscape of the contemporary workplace, a profound metamorphosis is underway, challenging the conventional emphasis on employee engagement. This paradigm shift posits...
Why are so many H-1B workers in the US switching jobs?
A recent study has revealed that more and more H-1B visa holders in the US are switching jobs. In fact, there was a record...
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2.05 lakh out of 7.78 lakh new EPFO members added are women
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) reportedly added 15.48 lakh members on a net basis, as per the provisional payroll data. The heartening news is...
10% of Brevan Howard Asset Management to be laid off
Brevan Howard Asset Management is all set to reduce its workforce by a 100 people. This is part of a cost-cutting exercise at the...
Google’s warning to protesters: Rethink disruptive behaviour
Recently, Google fired 28 employees who participated in sit-in protests against the company's controversial $1.2 billion contract with Israel. The tech giant took a...
Noventiq to hire 500 for AI team; opens office in Bengaluru
Noventiq, the IT solutions and services firm, has launched a new office in Bengaluru, to serve as a hub for its projects, both domestic...
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