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LABOR

Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Sep 26, 2021
Stephanie Kawai: ‘Taking the fear out of what the body is going through in labor is vital’
If you are a part of a non-Japanese couple who is about to experience giving birth in Japan, having a doula on hand can help provide linguistic and cultural support.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 22, 2021
World’s biggest stock owner grapples with a child labor dilemma
As ethical matters take center stage, the world's biggest investors are navigating gray areas and trying to figure out the best way to engage.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 31, 2021
U.S. tiremaker Goodyear faces allegations of labor abuse in Malaysia
The tire-maker made wrongful salary deductions, required excessive hours and denied workers full access to their passports, according to officials and former and current staffers.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 20, 2021
At a Malaysian company's dorm, an audit gave the all-clear. Others alleged slavery.
These contrasting conclusions highlight little-known flaws in global efforts to monitor labor conditions.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 24, 2021
Who helps pay Amazon’s low-wage workers? Americans do.
Amazon can afford to lift its workers out of poverty, so why does it rely on taxpayers to fill in the blanks?
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 22, 2021
South Korea hints it may strengthen military ties with Japan
The South Korean defense minister's comments come after a visit by top Biden officials and as the two U.S. allies work to boost regional security against threats such as North Korea.

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