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Number of Furloughed Workers Hits New High
發佈於 2021-07-16 13:28:04
The number of furloughed workers in Taiwan has hit a new high.
31,980 people are currently on unpaid leave according to the latest statistics from the Ministry of Labor.
And 1,883 companies have furloughed workers.
That's an increase of over 10,000 workers and 821 companies from the previous week.
The hospitality and food and beverage industries are still being hit the hardest. 744 companies within these industries are implementing (實施) furlough measures.
Ministery officials say this is due to restrictions on indoor dining and people travelling less frequently under the level 3 coronavirus alert.
However, they say many workers were previously asked to take between 13 and 16 days leave per month, and this has now reduced to between 9 and 12 days, which shows work hours for affected employees are gradually increasing.
(RD)
International Students Call For More Vaccination Opportunity
發佈於 2021-07-16 13:28:04
A students' rights group is requesting that international students be allowed to register for vaccines.
The Taiwanese International Student Movement says, foreigners can only register for vaccines if they have long-term residency visas or health insurance cards, which many foreign students do not possess.
The group says this means that many foreign students cannot currently register for vaccinations, and it is calling on the government to provide more options.
Central Epidemic Command Center Spokesperson Zhuang Ren-xiang says relevant (相關的) ministries will be asked to investigate the number of people in this situation, and they will discuss how best to proceed.
(TT)
EVA Air Expecting New Cargo Planes
發佈於 2021-07-16 13:28:04
E.V.A. Air is getting some new planes.
Evergreen Airways says it will continue to expand the cargo delivery side of its business, and expects to receive three 777F cargo planes by the end of this year.
E.V.A. Chairman Lin Bao-shui says, as passenger demand saw a sharp decrease amid the pandemic, freight has become a much more necessary part of the airline's business.
Chairman Lin says, that due to high shipping demand, there has been a serious lack of cabins and container space, so upgrades must be made to minimize (最小化) losses caused by the pandemic.
According to estimates by the International Air Transport Association, global airline ridership will not return to pre-pandemic levels until 2023.
(TT)
US Preps Sanctions on China over Hong Kong
發佈於 2021-07-16 13:28:04
The United States is reported to be preparing sanctions on Chinese officials who it accuses of suppressing (壓制) democracy in Hong Kong.
The White House is also expected to issue a warning to international businesses operating in the city.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
Canada Tornado Causes Damage
發佈於 2021-07-16 13:28:05
Several people were injured and many more were displaced (流離失所、迫使…離開常居地) after a tornado ripped through part of a southern Ontario city.
The mayor of Barrie says that while the tornado that hit a neighborhood in the city's south end caused extensive property damage, as of Thursday evening, no deaths were reported and no one appeared to be unaccounted for.
Fire officials said up to 25 buildings suffered significant damage, with roughly 20 considered uninhabitable at this time and two or three ``completely destroyed.''
Police also say the tornado had also damaged gas lines and caused power outages.