Tag #Labor Rights

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Saxony Education Protests: Teacher Shortages and Funding Crisis Spark Statewide Demonstration

Teachers and educators in Saxony are protesting insufficient government support, leading to a statewide demonstration in Dresden. The Gewerkschaft Erziehung und Wissenschaft (GEW) union criticizes the lack of investment in education and the failure to implement a previously agreed-upon daycare freez...

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Quality Education
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Andalusian Teachers' Strike Highlights Systemic Issues in Public Education

In Andalusia, over 30,000 temporary teachers started an indefinite strike this Wednesday, protesting unfair stabilization processes and demanding better support for students with special needs, causing significant disruptions to public education.

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Quality Education
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Soma Mining Disaster: Systemic Failures and Continued Risks

On May 13, 2014, 301 miners died in the Soma mine disaster in Turkey, a tragedy attributed to a combination of neoliberal mining policies, prioritizing profit over safety, leading to inadequate safety measures, and the absence of proper oversight.

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Kroger and Albertsons Prioritize Stock Buybacks Over Employees and Customers

A new report, "Bullies At The Table," commissioned by retail and wholesale unions, reveals that Kroger and Albertsons' prioritization of stock buybacks over employee wages and store investment has led to understaffing, decreased pay, increased prices, and widespread food insecurity among employees a...

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No Poverty
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EU Minimum Wage Directive Spurs Record Increases Across Europe

The EU directive on adequate minimum wages is driving substantial increases in minimum wages across the EU, with Greece's minimum wage rising to €880 and projected to reach €900 by 2027, reflecting a broader trend of nominal increases exceeding inflation in most member states.

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US National Security Advisor Dismissed Over Signal Group Chat Scandal

Former US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz was dismissed following a Signal group chat scandal revealing details of planned Yemen attacks; he'll become US Ambassador to the UN; Secretary of State Marco Rubio will temporarily replace him.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Conclave Highlights Global Women's Labor Inequality

Nuns from Domus Sanctae Marthae prepared food for the 2025 conclave, prompting reflection on global women's labor inequalities, including a 23% gender pay gap and lower participation in the paid labor force (51.6% vs. 94.6% for men).

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Gender Equality
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Italian Right-Wing Politicians Boycott Referendum

Several high-ranking Italian right-wing politicians, including Ministers Lollobrigida and Salvini, announced a boycott of the June 8-9 referendum on five issues (four on labor, one on citizenship), citing personal reasons and policy disagreements. This action is opposed by the PD, who call it an und...

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Amor, Mujeres y Flores": Colombian Flower Industry's Dark Side Exposed

Marta Rodríguez and Jorge Silva's 1989 documentary "Amor, Mujeres y Flores", now showing in 15 Colombian theaters after restoration, reveals the exploitation and health problems faced by women working in Bogotá's flower export industry, including sexual harassment and pesticide-related illnesses; th...

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Filipino Farmworkers' Delano Grape Strike: A Pivotal Moment in US Labor History

Filipino farmworkers in Delano, California, launched the 1965 Delano Grape Strike, led by Larry Itliong, which later involved Cesar Chavez and the Mexican farmworkers, resulting in improved working conditions after a five-year struggle and international boycott.

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Italian Journalists Campaign Against Under-Reported Workplace Deaths

Italian journalist groups are launching a campaign, #nonsipuòmorireinbreve, to raise awareness about the high number of workplace deaths in Italy, emphasizing the need for greater media attention and systemic change to prioritize worker safety and dignity.

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Thousands March in Hamburg on May Day, Raising Concerns about Inequality and Government Policies

Thousands participated in multiple May Day demonstrations in Hamburg on May 1st, 2024, including a large DGB march and several leftist protests, all of which largely remained peaceful, expressing concerns about economic inequality, asylum laws, and the new German coalition government.

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