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Dutch Social Workers Protest Wage Cuts Due to Government Tax Policy

Approximately 2,000 employees of social work facilities in the Netherlands protested in The Hague on Tuesday against the government's recent tax policies that resulted in a wage decrease for low-income workers, particularly part-timers, demanding improved purchasing power and governmental attention ...

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Housing Market Stagnation: High Costs and Tariffs Create Double Whammy

Slow April existing home sales and plummeting builder confidence reflect high housing costs and tariff uncertainty, creating a stagnant housing market with decreased demand and supply.

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Germany's Chancenkarte: Over 10,000 Skilled Worker Visas Issued in First Year

Germany's Chancenkarte skilled worker immigration program, launched June 1, 2024, resulted in over 10,000 visas issued from 12,177 applications by May 9, 2025, significantly fewer than the projected 30,000 but still considered a success, though long-term impact remains unclear due to limited post-ar...

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Weak German Labor Market Recovery Amidst Persistent Skills Shortages

Germany's spring labor market showed weak improvement, with unemployment decreasing by only 12,000 in May to 2.919 million, despite 163 professions facing staff shortages; fewer apprenticeship positions are available, and short-time work benefits rose.

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Teleperformance's Redundancy Plan Impacts Spanish Telemarketing Workforce

Teleperformance, a French telemarketing firm, announced a redundancy plan affecting employees in six Spanish cities due to lost contracts with Vodafone and Verisure, prompting a May 31st protest in Ponferrada where 180 employees, 80% of the local workforce, may be affected.

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NHS Resident Doctors Launch Strike Ballot Amidst Pay Dispute

Resident doctors in England are launching a strike ballot that could result in up to six months of walkouts, impacting 1.5 million appointments already cancelled since 2022 due to previous strikes, despite a recent 28.9% pay increase over three years, adding financial strain to the government.

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Dutch Council Urges Workplace Safety Overhaul to Address Diversity

The Dutch Socio-Economic Council (SER) urges employers to adapt workplace safety regulations to better accommodate the increasing diversity of the workforce, citing outdated standards and significant economic costs related to occupational illnesses.

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\$2,000 in Emergency Savings Improves Financial Well-being More Than \$1 Million in Assets, Study Finds

Vanguard research on 12,000 investors shows that having \$2,000 in emergency savings significantly improves financial well-being more than high income or assets, highlighting the importance of preparedness over wealth in achieving financial security.

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Six Factors Attracting Top Talent to Startups

This article ranks the 6 most important factors attracting talent to startups: career growth, mission-driven work, equity and upside potential, flexible work arrangements, autonomy and recognition, and inclusive culture, supported by data from Robert Walters, Deloitte, McKinsey, Randstad, and Future...

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Overcrowding and Understaffing Cripple Basque Prisons, Prompting Union Strike

The ELA union revealed a critical situation in Basque prisons: severe overcrowding (1,779 inmates, exceeding maximum capacity by 489), and a substantial staff shortage (295 fewer workers than the approved plan), leading to a week-long strike starting June 9th.

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German Auto Workers Secure Pay Raises in Collective Bargaining Agreement

In southwest Germany, a new collective bargaining agreement grants auto workers and apprentices pay raises in two steps: 2.3 percent on July 1, 2024, and 3.3 percent on August 1, 2026, impacting 60,000 employees and 9,000 trainees; the agreement also allows for five days of unpaid leave per year.

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Europe Raises Retirement Age: Denmark to Lead at 74 by 2060

Currently, the EU's statutory retirement age varies from 60 to 67, but many countries are raising the age due to increasing lifespans; by 2060, Denmark is projected to have the highest retirement age at 74, while gender gaps will mostly disappear.

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