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Israel recruits from India, Sri Lanka to fill labour shortage

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Since the war, Israel has banned the entry of tens of thousands of Palestinian workers. Thousands of people from Gaza were detained and then sent back to a war zone or to the West Bank where they remain stranded. Now, Israel is on a recruitment drive in countries such as India and Sri Lanka to address its labour shortage. Al Jazeera’s Minelle Fernandez reports from Galaha, Central Sri lanka. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Israel #India #SriLanka #IsraelLabourShortage #IsraelGazaWar #GazaWar

How can workers get a ‘just transition’ amid the climate crisis? | The Stream

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Labour unions worldwide have for decades been on the frontline of efforts to restore, protect and improve worker rights. But as the global climate crisis intensifies, they are demanding a worker-friendly green future. Environmental organisations have for years lobbied governments to swiftly move away from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, and now a growing number of labour movements is pushing for a ‘just transition’ where workers have a voice. The International Labour Organization will also discuss ways to achieve such a transition during its annual conference starting June 5. In a recent sign of how labour organisations are prioritising climate change, the Canadian Labour Congress’ annual convention heard from […]