As government mulls new labor code, unions brace for battle
Organized labor protests in front of the Cabinet of Ministers in Kyiv on Feb. 26, 2020
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Invaders in Donbas plotting provocation at crossing checkpoint – Ukraine defense officials
Couch charters are being arranged to bring groups of civilians to a checkpoint and stage a conflict, blaming Ukraine for a “criminal act of denying entry to own citizens”. facebook.com Ukraine’s Joint Forces have warned of a provocation attempt being…
Coronavirus update for Ukraine: 311 cases, eight deaths, five recoveries as of March 28
Ninety-three new cases were confirmed over the past 24 hours. Photo from UNIAN Ukraine’s Health Ministry in its morning update says the total number of confirmed coronavirus cases across Ukraine has reached 311, with eight lethal ones. Five patients have…
Together IMF, World Bank, EBRD could give at least $10 bln to Ukraine, talks with some countries also being held – Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that along with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) the negotiations on financial assistance are being held with the World Bank, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the European Union (EU) and some…
Ukraine agrees on boosting size of new program to $8 bln with IMF – Zelensky
Ukraine has agreed on the increase in the size of the new Extended Fund Facility (EFF) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the country from $5.5 billion to $8 billion, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said. "Now we have…
Donbas war update: Russian invaders violate truce 12 times in past day
From day-start on Saturday, the enemy opened fire twice. Photo from UNIAN Russian occupation forces 12 times violated the ceasefire on Friday, March 27. The enemy engaged Ukrainian defense positions with 120
Vodafone to offer unlimited data to the vulnerable for free
LONDON (Reuters) – Mobile operator Vodafone said on Friday it would introduce 30-days free access to unlimited mobile data for half a million of its Pay Monthly customers and upgrade the contracts for those who are flagged as vulnerable. Vulnerable…
Cognizant ups salaries by 25% for some India employees amid lockdown
BENGALURU (Reuters) – Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp will pay an extra 25% of base pay to some employees in India and the Philippines as a majority of its offshore workforce work from home amid the coronavirus pandemic, taking on extra…
Ukraine’s Soviet-era labor code resists change
Ukrainians take part in a Labor Day demonstration on May 1, 1971 on Kyiv’s central Khreshchatyk Street. Ukraine’s current labor code dates back to the year, when the country was still part of the Soviet Union. Smartphones, messenger apps and…
China’s Didi Chuxing restarts evening Hitch service
BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese ride hailing giant Didi Chuxing said on Friday it would restart its evening Hitch service in some cities, with improved safety features and more rigorous driver and passenger verification procedures. Drivers and passengers who meet the…