Domestic workers excluded from housing and land ownership
Domestics workers across Namibia are asking that provision be made to allow them to own houses and land. During a workshop on policy advocacy on affordable land and [READ MORE]
Articles by POP Staff
WAGE INCREASE AND BENEFITS, A VICTORY FOR FUJI ELECTRIC WORKERS IN THEIR CBA!
Salute to Lakas ng Nagkakaisang Manggagawa sa Fuji Electric Philippines Inc (LNMFEP-OLALIA-KMU) for the successful conclusion of their Collective Bargaining Agreement on July 17! The workers achieved the [READ MORE]
WORKERS OF PT. HUADI NICKEL ALLOY ON STRIKE IN SOUTH SULAWESI
Workers organized under the Mining and Energy Industry Workers Union (SBIPE) Bantaeng have on ongoing 5 day-strong strike Stop Unilateral Layoffs! Fulfill Workers’ Rights Now!Bantaeng, July 18, 2025 [READ MORE]
Specter of dams and diversion looms over Southeast Asia’s Salween River
Read more here: https://news.mongabay.com/2025/06/specter-of-dams-and-diversion-looms-over-southeast-asias-salween-river/
Ethiopia: Crackdown on Health Workers’ Protests
Government Should Commit to Addressing Their Grievances (Nairobi) – The Ethiopian authorities should immediately rescind the suspension of a prominent health professionals organization and meaningfully address public healthcare workers’ outstanding grievances, Human [READ MORE]
Nigerian health workers threaten strike, give 21-day ultimatum
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the federal government, threatening nationwide industrial action if longstanding demands regarding salaries, allowances and welfare are not [READ MORE]
Ethiopia: Dr. Mahlet Guush Released On Bail After Three Weeks in Detention Linked to Nationwide Health Workers’ Strike
Addis Abeba– Dr. Mahlet Guush, an anatomic pathologist who was detained for more than three weeks on allegations of “inciting riots and violence” in connection with the nationwide [READ MORE]
Ethiopia: Dr. Mahlet, Eight Others Charged With ‘Inciting Riot and Unrest’ Amid Ongoing Nationwide Health Workers’ Strike
Addis Abeba- Nine individuals, including anatomic pathologist Dr. Mahlet Gush–who was taken from her residence by security forces on Monday, 20 May 2025–have been charged with “inciting riot [READ MORE]
Ethiopia: Research Shows Ethiopian Educators, Health Workers Face Shrinking Incomes, Eye Career Exit
Addis Abeba — A new study by ActionAid has revealed alarming trends among Ethiopian educators and health workers, many of whom are grappling with worsening financial conditions, deteriorating [READ MORE]
Workers decry poor housing at Cavalla Corporation
Maryland, Liberia: June 12, 2025 – As the National Bureau of Concessions (NBC’s) team began assessment and compliance of companies in Maryland County, the President of the Cavalla [READ MORE]