The new labor agreement for food delivery drivers represents a significant milestone in workers’ rights, establishing a 40hour work week, costofliving allowance, safety regulations, and vehicle use guidelines. This historic agreement, reached through negotiations between trade unions and employers, aims to create fairer employment terms and industry standards for nearly 3,000 workers in the rapidly expanding food delivery sector.
CyBC staff are protesting over delayed pension payments, impacting those who recently retired. Their strike aims to shed light on the issue and demand fair treatment for all employees.
Kition Ocean Holdings urges the government to honor its obligations towards Larnaca port workers facing sudden dismissals. The company emphasizes the need for compliance with Cypriot law and EU directives to protect employees’ rights during the business transfer, including job preservation and associated benefits.
The government in the north postponed the air traffic control strike at Ercan (Tymbou) airport for 60 days due to concerns over aviation safety and neglect of public property for financial gain. The decision followed urgent warnings from the union about technical inadequacies and substandard working conditions, forcing the air traffic control staff to halt their push for improvements.
The Nicosia Criminal Court is investigating seven migrant workers’ exploitation on a livestock farm, with charges including poor living conditions, overwork, unpaid overtime, and document withholding. This case sheds light on global labor exploitation issues, emphasizing the necessity of enforcing worker protection laws for vulnerable populations.
The protest at Cyprus’ central prison complex is driven by prison guard unions in response to the unfair dismissal of thirteen guards due to understaffing. This demonstration aims to shed light on the critical issue of staffing shortages that compromise security within the country’s penal establishments.
Fuel tanker drivers at Vasiliko terminal are striking due to harsh working conditions, such as lack of breaks, tight delivery schedules, and unsafe parking. They demand immediate improvements in safety and health standards to ensure their wellbeing.
Trade unions have accused hotels in Paphos of pressuring workers to give up their union memberships or risk losing their jobs. This comes amidst upcoming negotiations for collective agreements and a new policy allowing more foreign workers, potentially jeopardizing job security for local employees.
