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SemaforChinese Court Sides with Worker in AI Automation Firing Case
A Chinese court has ruled that employers cannot cite artificial intelligence as a reason for dismissing workers, siding with a tech employee fired after his role was automated. Legal scholars called the decision a landmark for labor protections in China. Separately, entrepreneur…
NprLanguageLine Adopts AI Scheduling Software Amid Reports of Interpreter Pay Reductions
Interpreters at LanguageLine Solutions experienced fragmented schedules and reduced hours in 2025 after the company adopted new AI-powered software. Pay for some workers fell sharply, prompting unionization efforts. The changes reflect broader trends in algorithmic management aff…
Eric Fischer / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)TUC Calls for Ban on Dynamic Pricing for Gig Economy Workers on Platforms Like Uber
The Trades Union Congress has urged the UK government to ban dynamic pricing on gig economy platforms such as Uber, citing lack of transparency and uncertainty in workers' earnings. A report by the TUC, compiled with Worker Info Exchange and academics, includes testimonies from w…
Global Wellness Day / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)Global May Day Rallies for Higher Wages and Peace
Activists worldwide marked International Workers' Day with rallies calling for higher wages, better working conditions, and peace. Protests highlighted economic pressures from rising energy costs linked to the Middle East conflict. Demonstrations occurred in cities across Asia, E…
Chad Davis. / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)Thousands Protest on May Day Across US Against Trump Policies
Thousands participated in May Day demonstrations nationwide, including walkouts and marches, as part of the 'May Day Strong' events calling for no work, no school, and no shopping. Protests targeted Trump administration policies on immigration, labor rights, and economic inequali…
trtworld.comIndonesia's Parliament Passes Law Granting Rights to Domestic Workers After Decades
Indonesia's parliament has approved a new law recognizing domestic workers and providing them with protections such as health insurance and rest days. The measure, first introduced over 20 years ago, addresses long-standing issues for the country's 4.2 million domestic workers, m…