Tag #Labor Unions

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CC OO Congress Highlights Corruption Concerns and Economic Challenges

The 13th CC OO Confederal Congress in Madrid addressed union demands and corruption allegations against former PSOE leaders, with discussions on housing affordability, work-hour reduction, and the importance of social dialogue, alongside a lack of alternative candidacies for the Secretary General po...

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CGT Accuses French Pension Reform Report of Bias

The French CGT union denounced the Conseil d'orientation des retraites (COR)'s new report as biased, accusing its president of prioritizing raising the retirement age to balance the pension system at the behest of the Élysée, sparking controversy amidst ongoing pension reform negotiations.

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Bogotá Mayor to Sue Labor Leader Over Protest Blockades

Bogotá Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán will sue CUT leader Fabio Arias for organizing road and transport blockades during protests supporting Gustavo Petro's government, citing disproportionate disruption to citizens' rights and violation of Colombia's penal code, despite Arias's defense based on ILO an...

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Canadian Government's Budget-Cutting Plan Sparks Labor Concerns

The Canadian government plans to balance its operating budget over three years by cutting waste, capping the public service, and improving public sector productivity using technology, sparking concerns from labor leaders about potential service cuts and lack of specifics.

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Commerzbank Shareholders Reject Unicredit Takeover Bid

Commerzbank's shareholders and employees strongly protested Unicredit's potential takeover bid at their annual meeting in Wiesbaden, Germany, with concerns over job losses and the bank's future; Unicredit's CEO stated they could wait until 2027 to decide, contingent on the German government's stance...

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Manufacturing Jobs: National Benefit vs. Personal Aspiration

A Cato Institute poll reveals that while 80% of Americans believe increased manufacturing would benefit the nation, only 25% want factory jobs themselves; this highlights the disconnect between individual aspirations and the recognized societal benefit of a stronger manufacturing sector.

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Spanish Unions Demand Inclusion of Housing Costs in Salary Negotiations

Spanish unions UGT and CC OO are demanding that housing prices be included in salary negotiations because the current CPI doesn't reflect the rising cost of living, impacting workers' purchasing power despite wages exceeding inflation. This issue will be addressed in the upcoming AENC negotiations.

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French Assembly Debates Non-Binding Pension Reform Resolution Amidst Nationwide Protests

The French National Assembly will debate a non-binding resolution to repeal parts of the pension reform, leveraging a day of nationwide strikes and protests to pressure the government, despite the resolution's lack of legal power.

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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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Spanish Government to Implement 0.5% Salary Increase for Public Sector Employees

Spanish Minister for Digital Transformation Óscar López announced a pending 0.5% salary increase for over three million public sector employees, retroactive to January 1, 2024, fulfilling a commitment from the 2022-2024 public sector salary agreement; this follows a 9.8% salary increase during the s...

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Declining Spanish Union Membership Despite Strong Political Influence

Spanish union membership is declining despite record labor market growth, concentrated in public sectors and among passive groups, while their political influence remains strong. This decline is due to globalization, internal competition, and their close ties to the leftist government.

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Large-Scale May Day Protests in France Amid Rising Unemployment and Geopolitical Concerns

Over 300,000 people protested across France on May Day, driven by rising unemployment, concerns over global instability, and opposition to job cuts at ArcelorMittal; clashes erupted between protesters and police in several cities, including Paris and Nantes.

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