California’s labor law regularizing gig economy workers could set a global precedent
The legislation is the first of its kind and will likely force app-based corporates like Uber to reclassify their workers as employees rather than as contractors
Paraguayan professors demand just salaries
Most teachers and academic staff at the National University of Asunción have not been given a salary increase in 12 years
Lawmakers Ali Wazir and Moshin Dawar of the Pashtun protection movement get bail in Pakistan
Ali Wazir and Mohsin Dawar were arrested following a clash between protesters and the army in North Waziristan. At least three protesters died in the incident but the army detained the leaders claiming soldiers were fired on
Left and progressive parties make significant gains in Norwegian local body elections
Even though the Labour Party and the Conservatives emerged as the leading parties, they lost 8.2% and 3.1% of their vote share when compared to the 2015 elections.
Activists vow to continue struggle as bid to decriminalize abortion in cases of rape fails in Ecuador
The proposal to decriminalize abortion in cases of rape was defeated in Ecuador’s National Assembly after it obtained only 65 votes as opposed to the mandatory 70
University students demand affordable accommodation in South Korea
The students groups have called for a rally on October 5, in Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square, to protest against the exorbitant cost of living outside the universities due to shortage of dormitory accommodations.
Opinion poll predicts victory for Evo Morales in Bolivian presidential elections
The upcoming presidential elections are crucial to continue the process of transformation in Bolivia and to counteract the rise of the neoliberal, subservient right-wing on the continent
US government sues Edward Snowden over publication of his memoirs
The US government has demanded the proceeds from the sale of Edward Snowden’s memoir, Permanent Record, claiming that he violated non-disclosure agreements