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 Government Divided Over Working Hour Reduction Bill
The disagreement between Spain's Ministry of Labor and Economy over a bill to reduce working hours, championed by UGT's Pepe Álvarez, risks delaying its implementation and may lead to protests if not resolved. Álvarez stated that the government should approve the deal as agreed upon with the Ministr...
Spanish Government Divided Over Working Hour Reduction Bill
The disagreement between Spain's Ministry of Labor and Economy over a bill to reduce working hours, championed by UGT's Pepe Álvarez, risks delaying its implementation and may lead to protests if not resolved. Álvarez stated that the government should approve the deal as agreed upon with the Ministr...
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56% Bias Score
France Opens Talks on Pension Reform Amidst Economic Concerns
French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne will meet with employers and unions starting Tuesday to discuss pension reforms and the struggling economy, with potential adjustments to address concerns about arduous work, women's careers, and multiple pensions; however, employer groups remain skeptical about...
France Opens Talks on Pension Reform Amidst Economic Concerns
French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne will meet with employers and unions starting Tuesday to discuss pension reforms and the struggling economy, with potential adjustments to address concerns about arduous work, women's careers, and multiple pensions; however, employer groups remain skeptical about...
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36% Bias Score
Turkish Labor Unions Boycott Minimum Wage Commission
Türk-İş and HAK-İş, two major Turkish labor unions, have withdrawn from the Minimum Wage Determination Commission, citing its undemocratic structure and the insufficient 2025 minimum wage of 22,104 lira, demanding a more representative and participatory commission.
Turkish Labor Unions Boycott Minimum Wage Commission
Türk-İş and HAK-İş, two major Turkish labor unions, have withdrawn from the Minimum Wage Determination Commission, citing its undemocratic structure and the insufficient 2025 minimum wage of 22,104 lira, demanding a more representative and participatory commission.
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48% Bias Score
VW, Unions Reach Deal: 35,000 Job Cuts, Production Reduction
Volkswagen and German unions reached a deal on December 20th, averting plant closures and mass layoffs, but involving 35,000 job cuts and a 700,000 vehicle production reduction by 2030 to address shrinking European markets and competition from China.
VW, Unions Reach Deal: 35,000 Job Cuts, Production Reduction
Volkswagen and German unions reached a deal on December 20th, averting plant closures and mass layoffs, but involving 35,000 job cuts and a 700,000 vehicle production reduction by 2030 to address shrinking European markets and competition from China.
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24% 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
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
Spain to Increase Minimum Wage in 2025 Amid Employer Concerns
Spain's government is set to raise the minimum wage again in 2025, with unions pushing for a 6% increase and employers warning of rising labor costs, exceeding €1930 per worker monthly, impacting SMEs.
Spain to Increase Minimum Wage in 2025 Amid Employer Concerns
Spain's government is set to raise the minimum wage again in 2025, with unions pushing for a 6% increase and employers warning of rising labor costs, exceeding €1930 per worker monthly, impacting SMEs.
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56% Bias Score
Volkswagen's Restructuring Plan Stalls Due to Union Power
Volkswagen's negotiations with unions averted immediate factory closures and layoffs, securing job security until 2030, but fell short of its ambitious restructuring goals, raising concerns about its long-term competitiveness despite planned efficiency gains of €15 billion.
Volkswagen's Restructuring Plan Stalls Due to Union Power
Volkswagen's negotiations with unions averted immediate factory closures and layoffs, securing job security until 2030, but fell short of its ambitious restructuring goals, raising concerns about its long-term competitiveness despite planned efficiency gains of €15 billion.
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52% Bias Score
Turkish Unions Protest Insufficient Minimum Wage Increase
Turkey's minimum wage rose 30 percent to 22,104 TL, prompting protests from major labor unions like DİSK, TÜRK-İŞ, HAK-İŞ, and KESK who deem it insufficient amid rising inflation and claim the government prioritized international investors.
Turkish Unions Protest Insufficient Minimum Wage Increase
Turkey's minimum wage rose 30 percent to 22,104 TL, prompting protests from major labor unions like DİSK, TÜRK-İŞ, HAK-İŞ, and KESK who deem it insufficient amid rising inflation and claim the government prioritized international investors.
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52% Bias Score
Spain to Reduce Standard Work Week to 37.5 Hours
Spain is set to reduce its standard work week to 37.5 hours, despite disagreements on implementation timing between the Ministries of Labor and Economy. The agreement, nearing completion with unions, plans for a transitional period for existing contracts, with a target date of 2025.
Spain to Reduce Standard Work Week to 37.5 Hours
Spain is set to reduce its standard work week to 37.5 hours, despite disagreements on implementation timing between the Ministries of Labor and Economy. The agreement, nearing completion with unions, plans for a transitional period for existing contracts, with a target date of 2025.
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44% Bias Score