Tag #Economic Inequality

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Turkish Public Sector Workers Threaten Strike Over Wages

TÜRK-İŞ, representing approximately 600,000 Turkish public sector workers, threatened a strike for August 26th if the government does not meet their demands for a fair collective bargaining agreement, citing the high cost of living and the inadequacy of the government's offer.

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60% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Closing the Retirement Gap: Systemic Barriers and Policy Solutions

Thasunda Brown Duckett, TIAA CEO, discusses systemic barriers to retirement security for low-income Americans, advocating for policy solutions like expanded access to workplace retirement plans and early financial education to close the wealth gap.

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24% Bias Score

No Poverty
europe.chinadaily.com.cn
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AI Advancements Exacerbate Global Technological Inequalities

At a Beijing meeting, global experts warned that AI advancements, while boosting productivity, risk exacerbating technological inequalities due to resource disparities and potential job displacement, demanding international cooperation to ensure equitable access and prevent cultural homogenization.

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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US Senate Passes Bill Exacerbating Inequality, Slashing Social Programs

The US Senate passed President Trump's sweeping bill, which, despite its positive branding, significantly increases social inequality by cutting taxes for the wealthy while reducing funding for Medicaid, SNAP, and other vital programs, potentially impacting millions and the national debt by ~$4 tril...

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72% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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German Corporate Elites: Class Bias Remains Despite DEI Initiatives

A sociological study reveals that over 80% of Germany's economic elite originates from the top 3-4% of the population, highlighting persistent class bias despite diversity initiatives and costing Germany an estimated €25 billion annually in lost GDP growth.

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44% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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U.S. Family Needs \$100,000 for Minimal Quality of Life

A new study reveals that a family of four needs over \$100,000 annually to maintain a minimal quality of life in the U.S., highlighting the significant increase in living costs over the past two decades and the challenges faced by many Americans in achieving financial stability.

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48% Bias Score

No Poverty
theguardian.com
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Australian Social Services Face Funding Challenges Amid Global Uncertainty

Australia's Department of Social Services warned Minister Tanya Plibersek about justifying its \$198 billion budget against a backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, highlighting concerns about rising inequality and social cohesion.

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40% Bias Score

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Record Poverty and Inequality in France Underscore Macron's Political Challenges

France's National Institute of Statistics reported record-high poverty (10 million people below 60% of median income) and inequality in 2023, marking a significant political challenge for President Macron's administration and highlighting broader European concerns.

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52% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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US Financial Weakness Fuels 2025 Trade Crisis

A new study reveals a pattern of powerful nations dictating trade terms, with the current crisis marked by the US's aggressive actions due to its financial weakness, prompting calls for European and Southern democracies to reform the system.

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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Chile Postpones Poverty Data Release Amidst Methodological Review

The Chilean government delayed the release of the 2024 Casen poverty survey until January 2026 to review recommendations that could increase the official poverty rate from 6.5% to 22.3%, impacting the upcoming presidential elections.

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44% Bias Score

No Poverty
taz.de
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Reduced Development Aid Undermines Global South Initiatives

Industrialized nations, including the USA and Germany, are reducing development aid, impacting civil society efforts in the Global South; this is seen as undermining attempts to create more equitable funding systems and exacerbating existing inequalities.

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36% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
nrc.nl
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Mamdani Upsets Cuomo in NYC Mayoral Primary

In a stunning upset, 33-year-old Zohran Mamdani defeated Andrew Cuomo in the NYC Democratic mayoral primary, fueled by a social media campaign addressing economic anxieties among diverse, young voters in Queens and beyond, shocking the political establishment.

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52% Bias Score

No Poverty

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