labor exploitation
Coverage of labor exploitation in the Nexus archive.
- Saudi Arabia’s reforms fail to halt abuse of Filipino helpers, Amnesty warns
Amnesty International reports that Filipino domestic workers in Saudi Arabia continue to face widespread labor exploitation and sexual abuse, despite the kingdom's recent reforms including the abolition of the kafala sponsorship system. Interviews with 19 Filipino women revealed persistent abuse patterns, indicating minimal improvement in working conditions.
- Deadly attack on migrants highlights issue of labour abuse in Italy
Four migrants working in slave-like conditions as fruit pickers in southern Italy were burned to death in a van at a petrol station in Amendolara, Calabria. Surveillance footage showed two individuals igniting the vehicle before fleeing, prompting national discussions on labor exploitation.
- How Silicon Valley Is Turning Scientists into Exploited Gig Workers
The article discusses how Silicon Valley, particularly in AI and tech sectors, is exploiting scientists by treating them as gig workers, often under unstable contracts and poor working conditions. It highlights the role of venture capital firms and tech leaders in perpetuating this trend.