The International Association of Fire Fighters Local I-66 and Boeing have been in negotiations since February. But on Saturday, the manufacturer officially locked out the union.
Anganwadi workers in Guwahati staged a protest demanding an increase in their wages. They submitted a proposal requesting higher remuneration due to the government's lack of attention to their concerns. The workers are currently earning a low honorarium and facing a hostile work environment. Find out more about the protest and its impact.
A survey by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) among Japanese firms that operate in the region highlights Sri Lanka’s low wages, inadequate to cover workers’ housing costs. Some 60 per cent of Japanese companies invested in the country because of its cheap labour. Meanwhile, local skilled workers continue to leave.
According to the latest Annual Status of Education Report, more than 50 per cent of rural students between 14 and 18 fail to solve a three-digit division, a problem whose solution is usually taught in primary school. Many continue to struggle even with basic reading. Among the causes: poor training and low wages for teachers.