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Turkish Minimum Wage Erodes Amidst High Inflation

A DISK-AR report reveals that 8.5 million Turkish workers earn at or below the minimum wage; if inflation hits 44% in 2024, the minimum wage will lose 7,481 TL in purchasing power, falling below the poverty line by December.

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No Poverty
sueddeutsche.de
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Volkswagen-IG Metall Wage Talks Fail; Strike Threat Looms

After a 23-hour negotiation marathon in Hannover, Volkswagen and IG Metall failed to reach a wage agreement on December 19th, 2024, leaving the future uncertain and with the threat of expanded strikes looming for 2025. Key sticking points include VW's proposed plant closures, 10% pay cut, and reduce...

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Volkswagen-IG Metall Talks Fail: Threat of Major Strikes in 2025

Volkswagen and IG Metall's 46-hour negotiation in Hannover over pay cuts, plant closures, and layoffs ended without an agreement, leaving the possibility of escalated labor action in 2025.

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Trump's Re-election Spurs Efficiency Initiative, Potentially Impacting Federal Employee Work Arrangements

Following Donald Trump's reelection, a proposed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative, led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, aims to increase efficiency in federal agencies, potentially reducing remote work and relocating some offices; union representatives emphasize balancing organi...

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Record High English Rent Prices: 9.3% Year-on-Year Increase

English private rental prices hit a record high in November 2024, increasing by 9.3% year-on-year to an average of £1,362 per month, with London seeing the largest rise at 11.6%, driven by a shortage of rental properties and landlords exiting the market.

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theglobeandmail.com
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Slower Rent Increases in Canada Amidst New Housing Supply

Canada's average two-bedroom apartment rent increased by 5.4 percent in 2024, down from 8 percent in 2023, due to a significant increase in new rental units; however, lower-income renters continue to struggle with arrears, with Toronto at 15.4 percent.

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Reduced Inequality
elmundo.es
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Spain to Reduce Standard Work Week to 37.5 Hours

Spain is set to reduce its standard work week to 37.5 hours, despite disagreements on implementation timing between the Ministries of Labor and Economy. The agreement, nearing completion with unions, plans for a transitional period for existing contracts, with a target date of 2025.

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theglobeandmail.com
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Volkswagen-IG Metall Talks Continue Amid Threat of Major Strikes

Volkswagen and IG Metall union are in crunch talks to avert major strikes in 2025 over potential factory closures and mass layoffs in Germany, with a possible pre-Christmas deal under negotiation amid intense pressure from investors.

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Career Navigation Systems: Addressing the U.S. Workforce's Skills Gap

A 2024 survey reveals that most U.S. workers need help with career goals and identifying suitable jobs, leading to the need for improved career navigation systems combining job education, support services, and networking to create effective "roadmaps" to economic opportunity.

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Quality Education
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Lack of Career Growth, Not Low Pay, Drives High U.S. Employee Turnover

A new Harvard study reveals that lack of career growth opportunities, encompassing both professional and personal aspirations, is the main reason for high employee turnover in the U.S., exceeding the impact of low pay or poor benefits, with 3.3 million workers quitting in October 2024 alone.

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High-Income Homeowners Face Financial Strain Amidst Rising Interest Rates

High-income Australian homeowners, some earning \$400,000 to \$500,000, are struggling with soaring mortgage repayments after the Reserve Bank's 13 interest rate increases, forcing some to move back in with family, downsize or relocate due to increased childcare costs and the overall cost of living.

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taz.de
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German Inflation: Lower-Income Households See Temporary Relief

In November 2024, Germany's overall inflation rate was 2.2 percent; however, low-income households experienced lower inflation rates (1.6-1.8 percent) due to decreased energy and fuel prices, while high-income single individuals experienced higher inflation (above average) due to rising service cost...

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