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Grandson ransoms grandmother's cellphone for drug money, Decatur police say  Herald & ReviewDECATUR — A Decatur man extorted money for drugs from his Decatur grandmother after stealing her cellphone and holding it for ransom, police said.

May Day around the globe: Workers demand rights, respect  The Spokesman-ReviewHigher salaries, better working conditions, maternity leave, minimum wage and an end to discrimination against temporary or foreign workers: These were ...

Labor Unions and Workers Mark May Day 2019 With Rallies, Protests Worldwide  TIMEAcross the globe, labor unions, activists, and workers worldwide marched and rallied on May Day for improved working conditions and more.

Federally-regulated workers to get training to recognize, prevent domestic violence  CBC.caThe London, Ont.- based Centre for Research and Education on Violence Against Women and Children will get more than $2 million to develop a training ...

B.C. labour code changes to promote 'harmonious' relations, says minister  National PostVICTORIA — The momentum has shifted towards the labour movement in British Columbia with changes announced in provincial labour laws Tuesday.

Police: Man tried rob thrift store, beat up patron before fleeing  Herald & ReviewDECATUR — A 25-year-old man was arrested Tuesday after he pointed a BB rifle at a thrift store volunteer, demanded money from the till and beat up a patron ...

The $35M fine was just part of the deal; Here are the conditions Wynn Resorts has to fulfill to run Encore Boston Harbor  MassLive.comBanning Steve Wynn from Wynn Resorts facilities wasn't one of the conditions imposed by Massachusetts regulators, although the Wynn Resorts proposed the ...

May Day 2019: Workers demand higher wages, rights, respect  Lethbridge HeraldBERLIN - Higher salaries, better working conditions, maternity leave, minimum wage and an end to discrimination against temporary or foreign workers:

Are Migrant Workers Humans or Commodities? - World  ReliefWebBy Thalif Deen. UNITED NATIONS, May 1 2019 (IPS) - The United Nations has estimated a hefty $466 billion as remittances from migrant workers worldwide in ...

May Day 2019: Workers Demand Rights, Respect  ວີໂອເອ-ລາວ - VOA LaoHundreds of thousands of labor activists are marking May Day by marching to demand better working conditions, higher salaries and more rights for workers.

Western University receives more than $2M to develop workplace domestic violence training  Global NewsThe Centre for Research and Education on Violence Against Women and Children hopes to expand the training to provincial jurisdictions as well as ...

May Day around the globe: Workers demand rights, respect  Lethbridge HeraldBERLIN - Higher salaries, better working conditions, maternity leave, minimum wage and an end to discrimination against temporary or foreign workers:

Thousands march on May Day, demand better working conditions  gulfnews.comSEOUL: Thousands of trade union members and activists were marking May Day on Wednesday by marching through Asia's capitals and demanding better ...

Thousands March on May Day  DTN The Progressive FarmerSEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- Thousands of trade union members and activists were marking May Day on Wednesday by marching through Asia's capitals and ...

Grace through grief: One year since Anako Lumumba's death, family still seeks justice  BurlingtonFreePress.comOne year ago on May 3, Anako "Annette" Lumumba was found dead in her South Burlington home. Her suspected killer remains at large.

May Day 2019: Workers Demand Higher Wages, Rights, Respect  BloombergHigher salaries, better working conditions, maternity leave, minimum wage and an end to discrimination against temporary or foreign workers: These were ...

Thousands March On May Day, Demand Better Working Conditions – 710am KURV  kurv(AP) — Thousands of trade union members and activists were marking May Day on Wednesday by marching through Asia's capitals and demanding better ...

B.C. labour code changes to promote 'harmonious' relations, says minister  The Chronicle JournalVICTORIA - The momentum has shifted towards the labour movement in British Columbia with changes announced in provincial labour laws Tuesday.

Call for bids: Peru project funding opportunity now open  GOV.UKBritish Embassy Lima seeks innovative project ideas to support gender equality, clean growth and media freedom.

B.C. labour code changes to provide greater protection for workers  CBC.caBritish Columbia plans to change the province's labour code in an effort to provide greater protections for workers and stability for employers.