Black Lung Rising
Fault Lines investigates a surge in black lung among younger coal miners in Appalachia, and gaps in dust protections.
Gas explosion at Chinese coal mine kills at least 90
President Xi Jinping has called on authorities nationwide to learn from the incident.
Top UN court rules workers’ right to strike ‘protected’ in key treaty
The nonbinding ruling is expected to be hailed as a victory by workers' groups and influence global labour relations.
‘Aramco is selling our sweat and blood’: workers in World Cup sponsor’s supply chain faced safety risks, report finds
Shrawan Shah Rauniyar near his home in Nepal. He suffered serious injuries when his legs were crushed while working on…
Los Angeles World Cup stadium workers threaten strike over ICE deployment
Workers represented by a local union say ICE presence would create a climate of fear during the FIFA World Cup…
Mexico teachers threaten World Cup disruption over pay
Mexico’s teachers are threatening to disrupt next month’s 2026 FIFA World Cup if their demands for higher pay.
Seven-day weeks and ‘debt bondage’: China’s first electric car plant in Europe mired in allegations of worker abuse
Construction work under way on the BYD factory at Szeged, Hungary, where the Chinese auto manufacturer plans to produce 300,000…
Roads blocked in Bolivia as protesters demand president’s resignation
Bolivia faces growing unrest as widespread road blockades disrupt travel across major cities.
Rallies under way as workers gather for International Labour Day
Workers, activists and trade unions around the world marked May Day with rallies on Friday.
May Day in the age of AI: The new war on workers
As companies pour billions into AI, the fight for workers’ rights is being rewritten as a fight for the right…