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Miners' Strike: Women's Unexpected Rise to Power

The 1984-85 UK miners' strike, lasting a year, unexpectedly empowered women, who took on crucial organizing and leadership roles in supporting striking miners, ultimately leading some women to successful political careers.

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Labour Drops "Right to Switch Off" Policy Amid Business Pressure

Labour's planned "right to switch off" for workers is being dropped from its Employment Rights Bill due to business concerns; the government is considering a nine-month probation instead of the proposed six-month period demanded by unions.

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Long COVID Cripples Dutch Workforce: 12,000+ on Disability

Five years after the first COVID-19 case, 450,000 people in the Netherlands have long COVID; over 12,000 are now on WIA disability benefits due to the illness, a fourfold increase in two years, though patient organizations estimate 90,000 have serious symptoms, showcasing the lasting health and econ...

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Ten Actionable Ways to Support Laid-Off Friends and Colleagues

This article outlines ten ways to support those who have recently been laid off, including offering specific help, opening one's network, and providing employee referrals, emphasizing the importance of tangible actions over mere sympathy.

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US Housing Market Shifts Towards Buyers This Spring

The US housing market is shifting in favor of buyers this spring, with a six-year high of 3.7 months of for-sale inventory in January, although regional differences persist, with some areas still favoring sellers intensely.

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Spanish Hotels Face Staffing Crisis Amid Record Tourism Projections

Spain's major hotel chains are launching large recruitment campaigns to meet the anticipated demand of a record-breaking summer tourism season, exceeding 100 million tourists, struggling to fill vacancies particularly in Balearic and Canary Islands due to high housing costs and preference for stable...

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Financial Advisors Help High-Earners Prepare for Potential Recession

Threatened U.S. tariffs are causing anxiety among high-earning clients, prompting financial advisors to recommend strategies like increasing emergency savings, decreasing discretionary spending, and consulting labor lawyers to prepare for potential job losses and economic recession.

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UK Low-Wage Workers to Receive 80% Sick Pay from Day One

The UK government will entitle over one million low-paid workers to 80% of their weekly salary as sick pay from day one of illness, starting in 2024, as part of the Employment Rights Bill, despite concerns from businesses about increased absenteeism and potential impact on their profitability.

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UK Manufacturing Job Cuts Surge Amid Economic Downturn

British manufacturers cut staff at the fastest rate in almost five years in February, as the S&P Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index fell to a 14-month low of 46.9 amid declining new orders, supply chain issues, and upcoming tax and minimum wage increases.

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Reframing Job Descriptions: Unveiling the Unsung Contributions of Essential Workers

The article argues that many jobs, from janitorial services to auto mechanics and office work, have significant and often unseen contributions to public health, safety, and economic stability, exceeding simple task descriptions.

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Warning Strike Cripples Public Transport in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

A one-day warning strike by Verdi union members in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany on March 6th, 2023, halted 80-85% of public transport in the state, impacting nine transport companies and approximately 2,800 employees due to a stalled wage negotiation between the union and municipal employers.

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Political Polarization in the Workplace: Impact and Strategies for Improvement

A 2024 Harris Poll found that 40% of Gen Z and Millennial workers would quit a job over political differences, and 42% across generations reported politics impacting their teams; a 2024 SHRM study linked workplace incivility to significantly higher job dissatisfaction and turnover, emphasizing the n...

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