ILO: Billions of workers exposed to excessive heat

The Philippine Star— Over 2.4 billion workers in the Philippines and other countries are exposed to excessive heat that may lead to illnesses and injuries, according to the International Labor Organization.

Yahoo—UN labor agency report warns of rising threat of excess heat, climate change on world's workers. The U.N. labor organization warned Monday that over 70% of the world's workforce is likely to be exposed to excessive heat during their careers, citing increased concern about exposure to sunlight. It also warned of air pollution, pesticides and other hazards that could lead to health problems including cancer. In a new report, the International Labor Organization suggested ways that governments can improve their legislation and help cope with the rising effects of climate change on workers.

www.dcreport.org—Noncompete Clauses Cost Workers $300 Billion a Year. This Week the Federal Trade Commission Votes on Restricting Anti-Market Employer Practice The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will hold hearings starting Tuesday, April 23, on noncompete clauses. These clauses are part of tens of millions of employment contracts and limit workers’ ability to quit their current employer and find jobs elsewhere. That, in turn, suppresses []

@thelocaldenmark—Foreign workers in Denmark 'create 300 billion kroner of value'. Almost one in eight people in paid employment in Denmark is a foreign national, meaning workers from abroad create a huge amount of value for the country, the Confederation of Danish Industry says in a new analysis.