AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUnion breakthrough: Canadian warehouse workers at Walmart have signed the first-ever collective agreement, a major win for Unifor after two years of organizing at a distribution centre that supplies stores and online orders. Workplace rights & pay: In Kenya, COTU is urging workers and employers to keep remitting enhanced NSSF contributions after a court ruling, arguing the framework under the NSSF Act remains enforceable. Hiring & jobs pipeline: Oman’s Ministry of Labour announced 600 private-sector job vacancies across multiple sectors, with openings for a wide range of education levels. Skills and youth employment: A UK report on the NEET crisis highlights how young people in Norfolk and Suffolk are being left outside work, education, or training—often with no prior job experience. Employer practices: A Canadian story on “job hugging” shows why some workers stay stuck in unhappy roles when switching jobs feels too risky. Court interpreter hiring: The ICC is recruiting associate court interpreters for Duterte trial preparations, with applications due July 4. Hospitality staffing pressure: LA-area stadium food workers have voted to authorize a strike ahead of the World Cup opener, citing pay and job security concerns. Local business jobs: Puerto Rico’s Sobao opened its fifth restaurant in Guaynabo, investing $300,000+ and creating 25 jobs.
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