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Two illegal workers jailed **************************      Two Indonesian illegal workers were jailed by the Shatin Magistrates’ Courts on November 4.        During operation “Twilight” conducted on November 2, Immigration Department (ImmD) investigators raided a restaurant in Mong Kok. Two Indonesian females, both aged 34, were arrested working as odd job workers. An employer suspected of employing the illegal workers was also arrested and the investigation is ongoing.        The illegal workers were charged at the Shatin Magistrates’ Courts on November 4 with taking employment while being a person who, having been given permission to land in Hong ... Read more

Two illegal workers jailed **************************      Two Bangladeshi illegal workers holding recognisance forms were jailed by Shatin Magistrates’ Courts on August 11 and today (August 15).      During an anti-illegal worker operation conducted on November 29 and December 28 last year, Immigration Department (ImmD) investigators raided Yuen Long and Kwai Chung Districts. Two Bangladeshi males, aged 35 and 39, were arrested while working as food delivery workers. Upon identity checking, they produced for inspection recognisance forms issued by the ImmD, which prohibit them from taking employmemnt. Further investigation revealed that they were non-refoulement claimants.      The two illegal ... Read more

The Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan (GKRA) was launched on 20th June 2020, for a period of 125 days to boost employment and livelihood opportunities for migrant workers returning to villages and similarly affected citizens in rural area. The GKRA ended on 22nd October, 2020 and a total of 50.78 crore person-days employment were generated with a total expenditure of Rs. 39,293 crore during the Abhiyaan. Training has been conducted through Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) during Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan. A total of 1,922 trainings were conducted and 68,136 candidates were trained. Project ‘UNNATI’, ... Read more

More than 2 billion workers make up the informal economy. That’s 6 out of every 10 workers in the world who live without labor or social protections. The economic recovery of these workers is a critical component of a global economic rebound from the Covid-19 crisis. To understand the scale of informal labor and its impact on the economy, Ford Foundation partnered with The Guardian on this special feature that breaks down the challenges facing workers and highlights solutions to build a truly equitable future of work. Read the full article in The Guardian. The Ford Foundation The Ford Foundation ... Read more

As communities start to gather for the first time in over a year, The Shawnee Riverfest Concert is set to recognize and celebrate our frontline workers. Over 12 International, National, and Local acts unite to support the Pocono Mountains United Way EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa. – May 25, 2021 – PRLog — East Stroudsburg, PA – As communities start to gather again, the need for togetherness and fun will bring many individuals out this summer. One much anticipated annual event in the Poconos, Shawnee Riverfest, will once again bring many out to enjoy good music, food, friends and this year will ... Read more