Tag #Labor Unions

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Tata Steel Netherlands to Cut 1600 Jobs Amidst Reorganization

Tata Steel Netherlands announced it will cut 1600 jobs (1/6 of its workforce) due to financial losses and the need to improve competitiveness, causing employee concern and potential strike action; the company aims to secure government funding for a green transition and improve its profitability.

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Catalan Union Elects First Female Leader

Belén López, the first woman to lead a major Spanish union, was overwhelmingly elected general secretary of Comisiones Obreras in Catalonia, pledging to focus on reducing working hours and improving caregiving conditions.

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Belgian Nationwide Strike Disrupts Transportation and Industries"

A nationwide strike in Belgium, led by unions protesting pension reforms, caused widespread disruption to airports, public transport, and various industries, resulting in flight cancellations, reduced services, and injuries during a blockade incident.

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EU Defense Spending Proposal Reignites Austerity Debate

The EU's plan to suspend fiscal rules for increased defense spending, justified as an economic stimulus, has sparked debate and criticism from unions, reviving concerns about the failures of past austerity measures.

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CGT Quits French Pension Reform Talks

The CGT union withdrew from French pension talks on Wednesday after François Bayrou refused to lower the retirement age to 62, leaving only three unions and two employers' organizations in the discussions, and marking a significant setback for the government.

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CGT Quits French Pension Reform Talks After Bayrou Rejects Lowering Retirement Age

Following François Bayrou's rejection of lowering France's retirement age to 62, the CGT union's executive committee proposes withdrawing from pension reform talks, planning increased mobilization with retirees and public sector workers starting Thursday and April 3rd, potentially escalating protest...

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Japan, U.S. to Hold Ministerial Talks on Tariffs Next Week

Japan and the U.S. will hold ministerial talks next Thursday to discuss President Trump's tariffs, with Japan's Economic Revitalization Minister Akazawa aiming for a broader deal encompassing non-tariff barriers, investment, and energy cooperation.

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Greek General Strike Disrupts Transportation, Highlights Economic Concerns

A 24-hour general strike in Greece on April 9th, organized by GSEE and ADEDY, severely disrupts public transportation, impacting metro, tram, bus services, and causing cancellations for trains and ferries. The strike addresses wage increases, collective bargaining, and cost-of-living issues.

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Andalusian Health Service Offers Short-Term Medical Contracts Amidst Staffing Crisis

The Andalusian Health Service (SAS) is offering short-term medical contracts (one to three months), contradicting previous promises of stability, prompting union criticism and a public protest with 100,000 signatures delivered to the regional president.

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French Pension Reform: Debate on Retiree Contributions Heats Up

The French government is exploring ways to fund its pension system, including potentially making retirees contribute through measures like delaying pension indexation or raising taxes, a proposal supported by the Medef but fiercely opposed by the CGT union.

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French Government Rejects Lowering Retirement Age to 62 Amidst Budget Concerns

France's refusal to lower the retirement age to 62, despite ongoing negotiations and warnings of significant budget deficits and the departure of some participants in the talks, has raised tensions and uncertainty about the future of the pension system.

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Bayrou Rules Out Lowering Retirement Age, Jeopardizing Pension Reform Talks

French politician François Bayrou declared on March 16th that the retirement age will not return to 62, jeopardizing social partner negotiations and sparking widespread criticism from unions and opposition parties.

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