Tag #Economic Inequality

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Greek Workers Face Wage Stagnation Amidst Rising Living Costs

A survey of Greek private sector employees reveals that 60% had no salary increase last year, 88% cut essential food spending, and 58% of renters spend over 40% of income on rent and heating; only 29% are covered by collective bargaining agreements.

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Tariffs on Chinese Imports Harm Health of Low-Income American Families

New tariffs on Chinese imports are increasing sports equipment costs, disproportionately affecting low-income families and potentially harming their physical and mental health, with youth sports participation rates declining significantly.

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Good Health and Well-being
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South Africa's High Unemployment Drives Informal Economy

In South Africa's Daveyton township, high unemployment (32 percent overall, 45 percent among 15–34 year-olds) forces many, like 30-year-old Thabang Moshoke, to create informal jobs; he runs a backyard barbershop, earning about 250 euros monthly, while others operate nail salons and shoe-cleaning ser...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Anti-Government Rhetoric Exacerbates US Inequality

Decades of Republican anti-government rhetoric, culminating in Elon Musk's recent inflammatory statement, has exacerbated US income inequality, evidenced by stagnant wages, declining life expectancy, and the failure to redistribute wealth generated by free trade.

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56% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Proposed Medicaid Cuts to Hit New York, California Hardest

Republican budget proposals threaten $880 billion in Medicaid cuts over nine years, disproportionately impacting states like New York and California, with some districts facing $4-$5 billion in losses, raising concerns about healthcare access and equity.

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Young Melburnians Face Housing Crisis, Generational Divide

The Age interviewed five young Melburnians aged 19-29, exploring their perspectives on life in Melbourne, focusing on housing affordability, career prospects, and the challenges they face compared to older generations; the conversations reveal a generational divide and systemic issues impacting youn...

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EU Minimum Wage Growth: 2015-2025

Between January 2015 and January 2025, the minimum monthly wage in the EU increased significantly, ranging from €551 in Bulgaria to €2,638 in Luxembourg, with Romania showing the highest percentage increase (273%) and Moldova (among candidate countries) at 438%, while France showed the least (24%).

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Reduced Inequality
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Upskilling: A Solution to Wage Stagnation

Due to stagnant real wages and rising inflation, employees are urged to upskill to increase their value, improve job security, and boost their negotiation power, creating a win-win situation for both employees and employers.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Work Requirements for Safety Net Programs: Effectiveness and Consequences

Republican plans to add work requirements to Medicaid and SNAP aim to curb costs and encourage employment, but a 2016 Connecticut study showed a 5% drop in SNAP enrollment without a similar decrease in Medicaid, suggesting many lost benefits without finding work.

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Comuns' Impact on Catalan Housing and Politics

Catalonia's Comuns party, despite recent electoral losses, significantly impacts housing policy by implementing new taxes and pushing for long-term rentals, facing resistance from other parties.

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Reduced Inequality
theguardian.com
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Trump's Student Loan Overhaul Causes Financial Hardship for Millions

The Trump administration's recent overhaul of federal student loan programs has resulted in sharply higher monthly payments for nearly 43 million Americans with student loan debt, causing widespread financial distress and impacting borrowers' ability to make ends meet, with the closure of income-dri...

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Trump Administration Halts $1 Billion Affordable Housing Program

The Trump administration terminated a $1 billion program preserving affordable housing, impacting 25,000 units and potentially jeopardizing hundreds of thousands more due to a directive from the Department of Government Efficiency.

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56% Bias Score

No Poverty

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