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NSW Liberals, Unions Unite Against Labor's Workers' Compensation Changes

The NSW Liberals and unions are united in opposing Labor's workers' compensation overhaul, specifically a stricter threshold for long-term psychological injury support, setting the stage for a parliamentary clash this week. The government insists the change is necessary to save the state's workers' ...

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Smaller-Than-Expected Colombian Labor Protests Highlight Challenges for Petro Administration

Colombia's recent labor protests drew far fewer participants than previous ones, with Bogotá seeing a drastic decrease from over 30,000 to only 3,000 attendees, highlighting challenges for President Gustavo Petro's administration in mobilizing support despite the Senate's approval of a revised labor...

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Lower-Than-Expected Turnout at Colombian Nationwide Protests

On May 28th, Colombia experienced nationwide protests with lower-than-anticipated turnout, impacting Transmilenio service in Bogotá due to roadblocks, despite high political tension over the recently passed labor reform; protests continued on May 29th.

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Colombian Court Challenges Government's Decree on Labor Reform Consultation

The Colombian Constitutional Court issued a relatoría stating the Executive cannot convene a popular consultation on labor reform by decree, contradicting Interior Minister Benedetti's claim and creating a legal battle amid protests against the reform's failure.

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Construction Industry Violence Highlights Reform Failures

The ongoing violence and intimidation in Australia's construction sector, including recent firebombings of family homes of construction firm directors, highlights the ineffectiveness of government reforms and the impunity with which criminals operate, despite a seven-year investigation into alleged ...

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German Workers Divided on Weekly Maximum Working Time

A YouGov poll reveals that 38 percent of German workers favor a weekly maximum working time, while 20 percent oppose it, and 37 percent are neutral, prompting a debate about flexibility and productivity.

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Italian Referendum Question 2: Severance Pay for Small Businesses

Italian citizens vote on June 8-9 on five referendum questions, including one concerning severance pay limits for employees of small businesses unlawfully dismissed. A "yes" vote removes the six-month cap; a "no" vote retains it.

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Spanish Business Groups Oppose 37.5-Hour Workweek, Predicting Price Increases

Spain's CEOE and Cepyme strongly oppose the government's proposed 37.5-hour workweek, predicting higher prices and reduced services due to increased business costs (potentially 7%, according to a government report). They urge political parties to reject the measure.

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Colombian Senate Rejects Petro's Labor Referendum, Sparking Nationwide Protests

Following the Colombian Senate's rejection of President Gustavo Petro's proposed national referendum on labor issues, nationwide protests began Wednesday, causing school closures and street blockades. The Senate cited the referendum's high cost and potential to harm small and medium businesses, whil...

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Merz's Productivity Push Sparks German Debate on Work-Life Balance

German Chancellor Merz's call for increased productivity sparked a debate, with critics citing childcare limitations and advocating for relieving the burden on low- and middle-income earners instead of solely focusing on productivity increases; proposals to shift from an eight-hour workday to a maxi...

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Spanish Supermarket Lobby Fights Government's Shorter Workweek Bill

Asedas, representing major Spanish supermarket chains, strongly opposes the government's proposed 37.5-hour workweek, lobbying against the bill despite Mercadona's prior commitment to reducing employee hours in 2025.

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Petro's Labor Reform: A 600,000 Job Threat

Colombia's proposed labor counter-reform, spearheaded by President Gustavo Petro, threatens to eliminate 600,000 jobs in the service sector, reversing a successful reform implemented during the Uribe administration that addressed the needs of a growing service-based economy.

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