AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoLabour Unrest: More than 150 garment factories in Bangladesh’s Ashulia area suspended work after clashes over workers’ demands, including a Tk 30,000 minimum wage; at least 50 people were injured. Regional Jobs: Employment in Ontario’s Stratford-Bruce Peninsula region fell 1.8% in October, while labour-force participation also declined. Pay Trends: Employers are still hiring, but wages aren’t keeping pace with inflation. A new tech salary guide forecasts modest overall pay growth in 2027, with double-digit gains in some specialized roles. Workforce Shifts: Three in four U.S. employees say they may freelance within three years, and 42% value independence over higher pay. Worker Support: Canada’s maximum weekly Employment Insurance benefit will rise from $729 to $749 on Dec. 27. Job-Seeker Warning: Jamaica’s foreign ministry is urging caution over overseas employment offers, especially recruitment linked to the Russia-Ukraine war.
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