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SPD Faces Crushing Defeat in Dortmund Amidst Economic Uncertainty

In Dortmund, Germany, the SPD, historically strong among workers, faces declining support before the February 23 election due to industrial change, the rise of the Greens and AfD, and voter dissatisfaction with the government's handling of economic issues. Polls show the SPD at only 16% support.

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Judge Blocks Trump's Federal Worker Buyout Plan

A US judge temporarily blocked President Trump's federal worker buyout plan until Monday, following a lawsuit by labor unions, even though over 60,000 employees already accepted the offer; the plan is part of a broader Trump administration effort to reduce the federal bureaucracy.

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Valencian Government-Union Relations Deteriorate After Flood Response Criticism

Valencian President Carlos Mazón's relationship with unions soured after criticism of his flood response and personal insults, prompting the government to consider reducing union subsidies and raising questions about future collaboration and political tensions.

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Spanish Unions Protest Government's Fragile Social Agenda

Spanish unions and social organizations staged protests in over 40 provinces on Sunday, demanding a more ambitious social agenda from the government following parliamentary hurdles on pension and transport subsidies; the demonstrations serve as a warning against jeopardizing citizens' rights.

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Death of Longtime Mexican Union Leader Highlights Enduring Power Structures

Joel Ayala Almeida, leader of Mexico's FSTSE union for 26 years, died this week, leaving behind a legacy of both influence and criticism. His death highlights deep-rooted patterns of power and the complex relationship between unions and the Mexican government.

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Veteran Civil Servant to Lead French Pension Reform Talks

French Prime Minister François Bayrou appointed 73-year-old Jean-Jacques Marette to lead a three-month discussion on the 2023 pension reform, aiming for an agreement between social partners by late May, despite opposition from labor unions and support from employers.

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CFMEU Proposes Seven-Story Office Building in Bowen Hills Amid Political Scrutiny

The CFMEU submitted plans for a seven-story office building in Bowen Hills, a Priority Development Area requiring state government approval, adding to the union's significant property development activity near its headquarters amid political scrutiny.

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Spain Raises Minimum Wage to €1,184, Addressing Wage Discrepancies

The Spanish government will raise the minimum wage by €50 to €1,184 on Tuesday, impacting 10 million workers; however, a UGT study reveals many existing collective bargaining agreements have lower base salaries.

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IG Metall Demands Economic Policy Shift to Secure German Jobs

The IG Metall union launched a nationwide petition demanding massive investments in renewable energy, new technologies, and infrastructure to secure jobs and prevent factory closures, culminating in a March 15th action day.

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Low Turnout at Spanish Union Protests Highlights Political Tensions

CCOO and UGT protests in Spain against the opposition had low turnout (hundreds in Madrid, Barcelona, Seville; 2,500 across eight Andalusian capitals), shifting focus to government demands (37.5-hour work week, SMI tax exemption) after a government decree addressed initial concerns, revealing intern...

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French Unions and Employers Begin Talks on Pension Reform

French unions and employers initiated three months of talks on January 17th to reform the pension system, a significant shift from President Macron's previous approach, aiming to find compromises on financing and other key issues, potentially impacting the future role of social partners in French po...

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French Government to Renegotiate 2023 Pension Reform

French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne is launching a three-month consultation with ten major labor unions and employers' groups to renegotiate the 2023 pension reform, beginning after a Court of Auditors review, with the goal of finding compromises.

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