Australian aged-care workers prepare for walkout during election season
Thousands of aged-care workers in three Australian States will be staging a walkout just weeks ahead of the federal parliamentary election. Unions have blamed the Scott Morrison government for the crisis that has been afflicting aged-care centers
Unhoused people face uncertainty as officials raze makeshift shelters and other stories
Today we look at the clearing of homeless encampments in New York City, US; the ceasefire declared by the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen; and more
Australia’s aged-care crisis spirals out of control, healthcare unions blame government
Close to 650 deaths have been reported from Australia’s aged-care centers since the beginning of this year. Staffing shortage is believed to be the primary cause of the current crisis
Ecuador court upholds Indigenous rights against oil, mining projects and other stories
Today we look at an Ecuador court ruling on Indigenous rights against extractive projects, ongoing anti-coup protests in Sudan, and more
Essential healthcare workers walkout in South Australia, demand workplace safety
Over a 100 workers staged a walkout in a one-day strike action on December 14, the second to hit major hospitals in South Australia this month. Workers have complained of serious understaffing in State hospitals and unsafe work practices
30,000 nurses prepare for strike action in New Zealand
Thousands of nurses, midwives and similar healthcare professionals working in hospitals operated by the 20 District Health Boards will be on an eight-hour strike action on June 9, protesting low wage rates and understaffing
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