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Belgian Nationwide Strike Paralyzes Transport Over Pension Reform
A nationwide strike in Belgium on Monday paralyzed transport and closed schools due to opposition against proposed pension reforms, with an estimated 30,000 workers participating and Brussels Airport reporting 50 percent of its flights grounded.
Belgian Nationwide Strike Paralyzes Transport Over Pension Reform
A nationwide strike in Belgium on Monday paralyzed transport and closed schools due to opposition against proposed pension reforms, with an estimated 30,000 workers participating and Brussels Airport reporting 50 percent of its flights grounded.
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52% Bias Score
Brussels Pension Protests Cause Widespread Disruptions
Approximately 30,000 people in Brussels protested proposed pension reforms, resulting in violent clashes between police and firefighters, widespread transportation disruptions (flight and train cancellations), and school closures; the government insists reform is necessary, while unions warn of sign...
Brussels Pension Protests Cause Widespread Disruptions
Approximately 30,000 people in Brussels protested proposed pension reforms, resulting in violent clashes between police and firefighters, widespread transportation disruptions (flight and train cancellations), and school closures; the government insists reform is necessary, while unions warn of sign...
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48% Bias Score
Turkish Public Workers Protest Insufficient Salary Increases
81 KESK union members protested in Ankara against insufficient civil servant salary increases, demanding a minimum wage of 79,000 TL, tax justice, and inclusion of additional payments in retirement benefits, highlighting widespread economic hardship.
Turkish Public Workers Protest Insufficient Salary Increases
81 KESK union members protested in Ankara against insufficient civil servant salary increases, demanding a minimum wage of 79,000 TL, tax justice, and inclusion of additional payments in retirement benefits, highlighting widespread economic hardship.
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56% Bias Score
Belgian Pension Reform Sparks Massive Protest, Disrupting Transportation
On Monday, nearly 30,000 Belgian public sector workers protested a proposed pension reform that would increase the retirement age from 65 to 67 by 2030 and eliminate preferential retirement schemes, leading to widespread transportation disruptions.
Belgian Pension Reform Sparks Massive Protest, Disrupting Transportation
On Monday, nearly 30,000 Belgian public sector workers protested a proposed pension reform that would increase the retirement age from 65 to 67 by 2030 and eliminate preferential retirement schemes, leading to widespread transportation disruptions.
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44% Bias Score
NSW Government Takes Rail Unions to Fair Work Commission Amid Looming Service Disruptions
The NSW government is taking the Rail, Tram and Bus Union to the Fair Work Commission to resolve a pay dispute that threatens to cause major disruptions to Sydney's train network from January 15, with reduced train speeds and potential increased road congestion.
NSW Government Takes Rail Unions to Fair Work Commission Amid Looming Service Disruptions
The NSW government is taking the Rail, Tram and Bus Union to the Fair Work Commission to resolve a pay dispute that threatens to cause major disruptions to Sydney's train network from January 15, with reduced train speeds and potential increased road congestion.
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52% Bias Score
CGT Demands Pension Reform Repeal Amidst Widespread Layoffs
CGT head Sophie Binet met with French Prime Minister François Bayrou Wednesday, demanding the repeal of the pension reform and an immediate roundtable on the 300 social plans currently threatening up to 300,000 jobs, alongside other social and economic demands.
CGT Demands Pension Reform Repeal Amidst Widespread Layoffs
CGT head Sophie Binet met with French Prime Minister François Bayrou Wednesday, demanding the repeal of the pension reform and an immediate roundtable on the 300 social plans currently threatening up to 300,000 jobs, alongside other social and economic demands.
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48% Bias Score
Spanish Public Sector Employees Face 0.3% Purchasing Power Loss Despite 2.5% Salary Increase
Spanish public sector employees will receive a 2.5% salary increase in 2024, including a recently confirmed 0.5% retroactive increase tied to the December 2023 inflation rate; however, this results in a 0.3% loss of purchasing power compared to the inflation rate, and negotiations for further increa...
Spanish Public Sector Employees Face 0.3% Purchasing Power Loss Despite 2.5% Salary Increase
Spanish public sector employees will receive a 2.5% salary increase in 2024, including a recently confirmed 0.5% retroactive increase tied to the December 2023 inflation rate; however, this results in a 0.3% loss of purchasing power compared to the inflation rate, and negotiations for further increa...
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48% Bias Score
North Macedonia Government Employees Protest for 30% Salary Increase
Government employees in North Macedonia from six ministries and the State Statistical Office are staging daily protests demanding a 30% salary increase, citing unmet conditions in unsigned collective bargaining agreements; the government suspects political motivation.
North Macedonia Government Employees Protest for 30% Salary Increase
Government employees in North Macedonia from six ministries and the State Statistical Office are staging daily protests demanding a 30% salary increase, citing unmet conditions in unsigned collective bargaining agreements; the government suspects political motivation.
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36% Bias Score
Belgian Pension Reform Protests Disrupt Transportation, Spark Nationwide Demonstrations
Approximately 30,000 Belgian workers, including firefighters, teachers, and civil servants, protested against the government's proposed pension reforms on Monday, causing significant disruptions to transportation, including air and rail services. The reforms threaten special early retirement provisi...
Belgian Pension Reform Protests Disrupt Transportation, Spark Nationwide Demonstrations
Approximately 30,000 Belgian workers, including firefighters, teachers, and civil servants, protested against the government's proposed pension reforms on Monday, causing significant disruptions to transportation, including air and rail services. The reforms threaten special early retirement provisi...
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40% Bias Score
Spain Considers Tax Change That Could Offset Minimum Wage Increase
The Spanish government is considering not adjusting the personal income tax to offset a planned increase in the minimum wage (SMI) of 3.4% to 4.4%, which would leave minimum wage earners with around 42% less of the increase, sparking opposition from the UGT union, which threatens to withdraw from ne...
Spain Considers Tax Change That Could Offset Minimum Wage Increase
The Spanish government is considering not adjusting the personal income tax to offset a planned increase in the minimum wage (SMI) of 3.4% to 4.4%, which would leave minimum wage earners with around 42% less of the increase, sparking opposition from the UGT union, which threatens to withdraw from ne...
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44% Bias Score
CGT Demands Pension Reform Repeal, Urgent Action on Unemployment
CGT leader Sophie Binet met with French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne, demanding the repeal of the pension reform, an immediate halt to its implementation, and urgent action to address 300 ongoing social plans threatening up to 300,000 jobs, along with a minimum wage increase and aid for Mayotte.
CGT Demands Pension Reform Repeal, Urgent Action on Unemployment
CGT leader Sophie Binet met with French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne, demanding the repeal of the pension reform, an immediate halt to its implementation, and urgent action to address 300 ongoing social plans threatening up to 300,000 jobs, along with a minimum wage increase and aid for Mayotte.
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44% Bias Score
Major Unions Reunite Ahead of Trump's Inauguration
The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) rejoined the AFL-CIO, creating a 15 million-member labor organization just days before President-elect Donald Trump's second inauguration, signaling a unified front against anticipated anti-union policies.
Major Unions Reunite Ahead of Trump's Inauguration
The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) rejoined the AFL-CIO, creating a 15 million-member labor organization just days before President-elect Donald Trump's second inauguration, signaling a unified front against anticipated anti-union policies.
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48% Bias Score
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