Work accidents

Work

Which countries in Europe offer the most generous sick leave?

More workers are taking sick days in the UK than at any point during the last decade. How does the situation compare with European countries?

27 September 2023

Work

Are food delivery apps playing games with safety?

Riders for platforms like Uber Eats can earn bonuses doing "quests" against the clock. But a fatal accident suggests there might be more at risk than money.

1 February 2022

Russia

One worker dead and six injured after chemical factory fire in Russia

One worker has died and six others are injured after a fire at the Kamenski chemical factory in Russia's Rostov region.

30 July 2021

European Union

Is Europe working?

In this edition we speak to the European Left's co-candidate for the EU top job Violeta Tomic on what she wants to see happen in Europe, the week also saw major trade union demos and allegations of the misuse of EU funds in Hungary.

3 May 2019