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Legislator accuses Macau regulators of colluding with operators on employment abuses
Macau legislator José Pereira Coutinho has called on the city’s Chief Executive to take action against what he described as “collusion” between casinos and those responsible for regulating the gambling sector, in order to stop employment abuses.
CNMI governor criticized for silence on IPI worker plight
CNMI House of Representatives Minority Leader Tina Sablan (D-Saipan) blasted Governor Ralph DLG Torres for keeping silent about the plight of foreign workers of Imperial Pacific International, which she says has turned into a “humanitarian crisis.”
Jury still out on Macau labor recovery [Infographic]
It's still unknown whether Macau's gaming sector is on the path to recovery, with conflicting reports over the last month signaling both good and bad news over the medium term.
Landing refutes union accusations regarding smoking at Jeju Shinhwa World
In its increasingly bitter dispute with the local labor union, Landing International has refuted claims by union leaders that it puts the health of workers at risk, noting that it complies with all labor laws and that a smoking ban inside the casino is now taking effect.
Jeju Shinhwa World accused of unfair labor practices
The management Jeju Shinhwa World is locked in an increasingly bitter dispute with its employee labor union over allegedly deteriorating worker conditions and interference in protected labor union activities.
Shinhwa World labor union demands worker protections against smokers
A labor union representing workers at Shinhwa World in Jeju is demanding that the company enforce protections vis-a-vis cigarette smoking, pointing out that even in Macau smoking is now prohibited in casinos.
80 construction workers for IPI to leave today
Around 80 construction workers employed by Imperial Pacific International will leave the island starting today, prior to the January 2020 expiration of their H2-B...
IPI sees clear road ahead for resort construction
Saipan casino operator Imperial Pacific International is optimistic it will regain investor confidence after gaining approval to take over the Marianas Resort & Spa...
IPI aims for year-end completion, despite labor shortage
Despite the recent outflow of construction workers from IPI’s construction site, the casino operator says it expects to finish construction by the end of...
IRs may require foreign labor immigration
One of the unintended effects of the opening of IRs in Japan in the mid-2020s may be to force the Japanese government to allow...