School Support Staff Protest: Hundreds of GMB members marched in Blackpool after Labour watered down plans for a national framework on pay and job evaluations for school support staff, raising fears of fragmented pay and equal-pay claims. Public Pay Reform: Bangladesh finance minister Amir Khosru announced a phased new pay scale for government employees starting July 1, tying appointments and promotions to merit and qualifications. AI and Jobs Anxiety: A new report says many workers expect AI to eliminate jobs, not create them, with concerns about monitoring and cost-cutting. Tech Layoffs and Restructuring: Ubisoft is reportedly closing Winnipeg and Belgrade studios and restructuring Barcelona to focus on Rainbow Six, putting up to 380 jobs at risk. Enterprise AI Rollout: TCS partnered with Anthropic to scale Claude for 50,000 employees, aiming to move AI beyond pilots into production. Household Squeeze in SA: South Africa’s formal jobs count is roughly flat versus unemployment, but households feel the squeeze as higher interest rates bite. US Hiring Compliance: US authorities warned influencers that content creation for income during the World Cup requires the right visa, not just tourist entry. Public Sector Staffing Pressure: USDA groups urged Congress to fund local offices adequately, warning staffing shortages are limiting access to key farm programs. Government Jobs Application Tips: Guidance highlighted common mistakes and scam warnings for applicants to public-sector roles. Worker Safety at UPS: A report says coworkers were told to keep working near a UPS employee’s death site, sparking questions about workplace response.