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Turkish garment workers expose systematic harassment, union busting: IndustriALL

Turkish textile union TEKSİF, an affiliate of global union federation IndustriALL, has accused Digel Textile, a German-owned menswear manufacturer in

Brazil takes WTO action to challenge US tariff measures

Brazil has formally filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) against the United States, challenging a series of

Nepal raises minimum monthly wage by 13% to $141

Nepal has raised its workers’ minimum monthly wage by 13 per cent, setting it at NPR 19,550 ($141), following a

Global food prices up in June on costlier meat, dairy, oils

The FAO Food Price Index rose marginally in June 2025, driven by higher international prices for meat, dairy products and

Tariffs push US fashion brands out of China, Bangladesh looks ahead

Bangladesh is increasingly being seen as a top contender to absorb apparel orders shifting away from China, as US fashion

Global trade rises in early 2025, but WTO flags uncertainty

Global merchandise trade saw a strong uptick in the first quarter of 2025 as importers accelerated purchases in anticipation of

May Day 2025: Trade unions demand democracy back from billionaire coup

On May Day 2025, trade unions around the world are mobilising in protest against rising inequality and the perceived erosion

Workers shouldn’t bear the burden of US tariffs: ITUC

The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) has issued a stark warning over the trade measures recently announced by the Trump

Trump’s tariffs: Bangladesh among hardest-hit nations in Asia

The United State President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariff regime has significantly raised trade barriers for Asian economies, with countries

China, Bangladesh agree to elevate bilateral ties

China and Bangladesh have agreed to strengthen their relations following a landmark meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Bangladesh’s