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As international attention has focused on Colin Kaepernick's Nike ad , activists and many on social media have pointed to the well-documented low wages, long hours and poor working conditions many who make the global corporation's products endure. "Activists, organizers and leaders sometimes make mistakes, and I think [Kaepernick] made a mistake by aligning himself with a company that exploits workers and breaks unions," Rosa Clemente, an activist and political commentator, told The New York Times this week. "It's not just a capitalist company — it's a hyper-capitalist company." Nike's new campaign, which commemorates the 30th anniversary of its iconic "Just Do It" slogan, features the former NFL, with the lines: "Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything." One meme shared on social media has played on the ad's message, changing out Kaepernick's image for one of a young woman working in what appears to be a Nike factory. The slogan is the same, but at the … [Read more...] about Social media users call out Nike for low wages in Asia amid Colin Kaepernick’s ad promotion

By Marie-Louise Connolly & Catherine Smyth Published 17 hours ago comments Comments Share close Share page Copy link About sharing A former health chief has warned that workers will feel "demoralised, leaderless and disrespected" without a functioning government. John Compton, former chief executive of the Health and Social Care Board, said it was "disappointing and shocking" that the system was in crisis again. He said staff needed encouragement as we emerged from the pandemic. Mr Compton also said the present health minister remained powerless to take major decisions. Speaking to BBC News NI, Mr Compton said: "It requires political leadership, political accountability, clarity over the management of money and the strategic reshaping of services." The Department of Health said it was committed to delivering change and added that "standing still and … [Read more...] about Stormont crisis will leave health staff ‘demoralised and disrespected’

Rachel Reeves questioned on Labour's growth plan Get pensions news and advice plus latest money alerts for FREE now SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The Shadow Chancellor criticised the Conservative Government policy of increasing national insurance contributions by 1.25 percent from April. Ms Reeves condemned the pressure being placed on workers during the cost of living crisis as the Government continues to dodge the introduction of a windfall tax against energy companies. Despite her criticism, the Labour MP seemed reluctant to explain the costing details of her party’s suggested emergency budget to tackle the crisis. Related articles Millionaires campaigning for higher taxes: ‘We've got enough!' … [Read more...] about ‘Where does the money come from?’ Reeves on the spot to explain Labour growth plan

Boris Johnson has ‘no empathy’ says Christine Jardine Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Commentator Robert Kimbell has insisted the current stock of parliamentarians is the worst in more than 50 years. He wrote in a post on Twitter: “The Labour, Conservative, Liberal Democrat and Scottish National parties are to blame for selecting such low calibre individuals as parliamentary candidates.” Related articles Sturgeon's bizarre NATO ambitions torn apart by expert Boris to bring in new NI secretary While voters choose which party’s candidate they will put in the House of Commons at every general election, the candidates put on the … [Read more...] about ‘We deserve better’ Tories, Labour, Lib Dems and SNP shamed over ‘low calibre’ MPs

Published 19 October 2010 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Teachers and healthcare and social workers must work together better to improve the lives of children in care, new guidelines say. The recommendations were developed by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) and Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE). They called on workers in children's services to share information better. More support is needed for children in care from ethnic minority and asylum-seeking backgrounds, they also said. The guidelines, were produced at the request of the Department for Health after wide-ranging consultations NICE and SCIE said that many children and young people in care did not have positive experiences and were unable to stay in the same place with the same carers or attend the same school for extended periods of time. Children in care … [Read more...] about Children in care need better support, guidelines say

Published 18 September 2015 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Lidl has said it will become the first UK supermarket to implement the minimum wage as recommended by the Living Wage Foundation. From October, Lidl UK employees will earn a minimum of £8.20 an hour across England, Scotland and Wales, and £9.35 an hour in London, the supermarket said. However, the pay rise will not apply in Northern Ireland . The Foundation will announce a change in its recommended rates in November. The rate is different from the National Living Wage as set out in the Budget. Lidl said that if the Living Wage Foundation raised its recommended rate in its annual announcement in November, Lidl would adjust its minimum wage accordingly. Currently, Lidl pays its staff a minimum of £7.30 an hour and £8.03 an hour inside London. The Living Wage Foundation's current recommended … [Read more...] about Lidl to pay recommended living wage

By Paul Martin Published 4 hours ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing A bereaved mother said her daughter was "failed miserably" by a mental health service now under review by inspectors. Sue Miller feels Lowri, 32, should not have been discharged from the Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Rhondda Cynon Taf. She died the next day. Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) is reviewing the mental health service in Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board over concerns about discharges. The health board said it would "take on board" any HIW recommendations. Health board 'failed' teen who took her own life 'I haven't had any mental health care for 18 months' Mental health sanctuaries urged for young Lowri, 32, died from a "sudden cardiac event" at a friend's house after taking a mixture of drugs. An inquest found doctors were unaware she had a plan to end her life … [Read more...] about Mental health: Lowri Miller’s mother says hospital failed her

The Liberal Democrat leader has claimed that Boris Johnson bears responsibility for a rotten political culture and that Tories are "dragging their feet" over rape claims against an MP. Sir Ed Davey told Sky News's Kay Burley that the arrest of an unnamed Conservative over a series of allegations was "utterly shocking". He said some MPs were "behaving outrageously" and that in other walks of life they would be expected to lose their jobs - but that Tories were "dragging their feet" when it came to one of their own number. Politics hub: Rishi Sunak accused of being 'tone deaf' as he faces calls to act on cost of living "This is becoming a theme," he said. "And maybe it's because the prime minister breaks the law and lies about it and gets away with it." Advertisement "It's the prime minister who's created a culture, particularly in the Conservative party, and this is setting a very bad example for our country, for our young people." Sir Ed, who has … [Read more...] about ‘A fish rots from its head’: Lib Dem leader attacks PM saying Tories ‘dragging feet’ over accused MP

To provide glamour and still be political: that has always been the claim of the most important European film festival in Cannes . In times of war in Europe, a special guest appealed to the filmmakers and actors on the opening night of the 75th Cannes Film Festival to remember their medium's past contributions in troubled times. The prerecorded message from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy received a standing ovation. "Will cinema keep quiet, or will it speak up? If there is a dictator, if there is a war for freedom, once again, everything depends on our unity. Can cinema stay outside of this unity?" Zelenskyy said. The Ukrainian leader called on a new generation of filmmakers to confront dictators as Charlie Chaplin mocked Adolf Hitler in "The Great Dictator" in 1940. "We need a new Chaplin to prove today that cinema is not mute," he said. This year, the Cannes Film Festival is not receiving any official Russian delegations. However, artistic director Thierry … [Read more...] about Cannes opens with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy as special guest

Published 23 July 2017 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Rugby union referee Nigel Owens reveals his struggle with eating disorder bulimia nervosa is not over and remains an ongoing battle. There have been a number of 'firsts' in my life. As a referee in world-class rugby, one of the most macho sports on the planet, I was the first in the sport to come out as being gay. In the hope of reaching out to other young people struggling with mental health, I was also one of the first sportsmen to speak openly about the biggest regret of my life - a suicide attempt. Early one morning at the age of 26, I left a note for my mum and dad, both of whom had been hugely supportive of me, explaining I couldn't carry on, that I desperately wanted to bring it all to an end. I took an overdose, laid down on a Welsh mountainside and waited to die. Doctors later told me I was just 20 … [Read more...] about International ref Nigel Owens’ ongoing bulimia battle