Labour Day
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Workers and the rise of the algorithmic boss
The issue lies in management-by-algorithm — the technologically ‘objective’ use of people analytics, big data and AI to manage the workforce
Thousands protest against austerity in Europe
Labour Day – or May Day – has triggered protests against harsh government spending cuts around the world, with some demonstrations turning violent.
Workers’ Day: ANC lauds workers, DA slates Cosatu
While the ruling party has lauded workers for sustaining the economy, the DA has taken a swipe at Cosatu for the country’s unemployment rate.
Recession fires worldwide May Day rallies
Police in Germany, Turkey and Greece clashed with demonstrators on Friday as hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets for Labour Day.