AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoProgressive Wage Model: The Philippines’ DOLE is urging construction firms to adopt a Progressive Wage Model for helpers (carpenter, mason, painter, tile-setter, plumber), linking pay growth to skills and productivity so lower-wage workers get clearer wage progression. Workforce Training: Michigan is expanding middle-school manufacturing training via state CTE expansion grants, adding new classrooms and equipment to meet rising demand and close opportunity gaps. Career Access: IMPACT Learning Center (with Google Career Certificates) held its first graduation, recognizing seven learners in data analysis, cybersecurity and IT—aimed at faster, local pathways into in-demand work. Union Pay Pressure: Hyundai’s union has voted to secure strike authorization as it pushes for a 30% net-profit bonus, using momentum from Samsung’s recent labor deal to raise the stakes in negotiations. Wage Theft Fallout: An Auckland restaurant was ordered to pay nearly $400K after findings of systematic underpayment and long hours for migrant workers. Migrant Wage Probe (Singapore): Singapore is investigating two firms after more than 100 migrant workers reported unpaid wages, with support provided while claims are pursued. Career Platforms: Atari and MobyGames launched Moby Professional, a new job-and-networking platform for game industry workers with free and paid tiers.
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