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IG Metall Warns of AfD-Linked Union's Growing Influence at Volkswagen
IG Metall warns against the growing influence of the AfD-affiliated Arbeitnehmerorganisation Zentrum within Volkswagen, which is pursuing legal action to gain access to the Isenbüttel plant. A court verdict is expected today. Zentrum currently has six members out of approximately 150 employees at th...
IG Metall Warns of AfD-Linked Union's Growing Influence at Volkswagen
IG Metall warns against the growing influence of the AfD-affiliated Arbeitnehmerorganisation Zentrum within Volkswagen, which is pursuing legal action to gain access to the Isenbüttel plant. A court verdict is expected today. Zentrum currently has six members out of approximately 150 employees at th...
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52% Bias Score
NSW Overhauls Workers' Compensation, Sparking Concern Over Long-Term Support
The NSW Labor government revised its workers' compensation reforms, abandoning court-based injury proofs but increasing the threshold for long-term benefits to 31% whole-person impairment by July 2024, impacting nearly all patients according to a consultant psychiatrist, while providing \$344 millio...
NSW Overhauls Workers' Compensation, Sparking Concern Over Long-Term Support
The NSW Labor government revised its workers' compensation reforms, abandoning court-based injury proofs but increasing the threshold for long-term benefits to 31% whole-person impairment by July 2024, impacting nearly all patients according to a consultant psychiatrist, while providing \$344 millio...
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48% Bias Score
IGBCE Survey Shows Strong Support for Coalition Policies
An IGBCE survey of 4500 members shows strong support for the German coalition's policies including a large investment fund, tax-free overtime, and a €15 minimum wage; however, concerns remain about job losses and the need for swift action.
IGBCE Survey Shows Strong Support for Coalition Policies
An IGBCE survey of 4500 members shows strong support for the German coalition's policies including a large investment fund, tax-free overtime, and a €15 minimum wage; however, concerns remain about job losses and the need for swift action.
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40% Bias Score
Thyssenkrupp to Terminate HKM Supply Contract, Potentially Leading to Plant Closure
Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe (TKSE) plans to terminate its supply contract with Hüttenwerke Krupp Mannesmann (HKM) by year-end 2032, impacting 2.5 million tons of steel, as part of a restructuring involving 11,000 job cuts; failure to sell its HKM stake could lead to the plant's closure.
Thyssenkrupp to Terminate HKM Supply Contract, Potentially Leading to Plant Closure
Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe (TKSE) plans to terminate its supply contract with Hüttenwerke Krupp Mannesmann (HKM) by year-end 2032, impacting 2.5 million tons of steel, as part of a restructuring involving 11,000 job cuts; failure to sell its HKM stake could lead to the plant's closure.
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44% Bias Score
Dutton Calls for CFMEU Deregistration Amidst Corruption Allegations
Opposition leader Peter Dutton proposed legislation to deregister the CFMEU's construction division, reintroduce the ABCC, and increase Fair Work Act penalties, sparking a political clash with Labor who fear jeopardizing ongoing investigations.
Dutton Calls for CFMEU Deregistration Amidst Corruption Allegations
Opposition leader Peter Dutton proposed legislation to deregister the CFMEU's construction division, reintroduce the ABCC, and increase Fair Work Act penalties, sparking a political clash with Labor who fear jeopardizing ongoing investigations.
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60% Bias Score
Australia Criminalizes Intentional Wage Theft
Australia's new wage theft laws, effective January 1, 2024, criminalize intentional underpayment of workers, with penalties including up to 10 years jail for bosses and fines exceeding $8 million for companies; the laws target deliberate offenses, not honest mistakes.
Australia Criminalizes Intentional Wage Theft
Australia's new wage theft laws, effective January 1, 2024, criminalize intentional underpayment of workers, with penalties including up to 10 years jail for bosses and fines exceeding $8 million for companies; the laws target deliberate offenses, not honest mistakes.
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48% Bias Score
Qantas Fined A$90 Million for Illegal Worker Dismissals During Pandemic
An Australian court fined Qantas a record A$90 million for illegally sacking 1,820 ground workers during the Covid-19 pandemic, marking the largest penalty for industrial relations violations in the country's history and prompting an apology from Qantas' CEO.
Qantas Fined A$90 Million for Illegal Worker Dismissals During Pandemic
An Australian court fined Qantas a record A$90 million for illegally sacking 1,820 ground workers during the Covid-19 pandemic, marking the largest penalty for industrial relations violations in the country's history and prompting an apology from Qantas' CEO.
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40% Bias Score
Tecnoform Files for Liquidation, 137 Jobs at Risk
Tecnoform, a Bologna-based company with 137 employees producing caravan and boat furnishings, will file for judicial liquidation after failing to recover from two years of financial difficulties and reduced orders, jeopardizing all jobs.
Tecnoform Files for Liquidation, 137 Jobs at Risk
Tecnoform, a Bologna-based company with 137 employees producing caravan and boat furnishings, will file for judicial liquidation after failing to recover from two years of financial difficulties and reduced orders, jeopardizing all jobs.
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44% Bias Score
NASUWT Faces Backlash Over Nomination of Wrack
The NASUWT teaching union nominated Matt Wrack, lacking teaching experience and known for a combative approach, as its next general secretary, prompting government concern and raising questions about his suitability given his past political affiliations and handling of antisemitism claims.
NASUWT Faces Backlash Over Nomination of Wrack
The NASUWT teaching union nominated Matt Wrack, lacking teaching experience and known for a combative approach, as its next general secretary, prompting government concern and raising questions about his suitability given his past political affiliations and handling of antisemitism claims.
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52% Bias Score
Jabil to close Italian plant, 413 jobs at risk
Jabil's Marcianise, Italy plant will close, resulting in 413 job losses after the company refused to negotiate with unions and the regional government; Minister Adolfo Urso is arranging another meeting on April 16th to find a solution, while unions will challenge the layoffs legally.
Jabil to close Italian plant, 413 jobs at risk
Jabil's Marcianise, Italy plant will close, resulting in 413 job losses after the company refused to negotiate with unions and the regional government; Minister Adolfo Urso is arranging another meeting on April 16th to find a solution, while unions will challenge the layoffs legally.
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52% Bias Score
German Works Councils Plummet to Historic Low
A new study reveals that only 7% of German companies have a works council, a historic low, highlighting concerns over worker representation and prompting calls for policy changes to strengthen works councils and address employer resistance.
German Works Councils Plummet to Historic Low
A new study reveals that only 7% of German companies have a works council, a historic low, highlighting concerns over worker representation and prompting calls for policy changes to strengthen works councils and address employer resistance.
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44% Bias Score
Vencorex Strike Threatens 13,000 Jobs Amidst Chinese Competition
A strike at Vencorex's Pont-de-Claix site, ongoing since October 23rd, threatens 3,000 direct and 10,000 indirect jobs due to the company's financial difficulties stemming from Chinese competition and a partial takeover offer from Wanhua that would save only a fraction of the jobs.
Vencorex Strike Threatens 13,000 Jobs Amidst Chinese Competition
A strike at Vencorex's Pont-de-Claix site, ongoing since October 23rd, threatens 3,000 direct and 10,000 indirect jobs due to the company's financial difficulties stemming from Chinese competition and a partial takeover offer from Wanhua that would save only a fraction of the jobs.
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44% Bias Score
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