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U.S. Job Growth Accelerates, Defying Expectations and Potentially Halting Fed Rate Cuts

The U.S. added 256,000 jobs in December, exceeding expectations and lowering unemployment to 4.1%, leading to speculation that the Federal Reserve will maintain interest rates; this follows concerns about potential inflation under the incoming Trump administration.

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Lufthansa to Hire 10,000 Employees by 2025 Despite Recent Losses

Lufthansa Group announced plans to hire approximately 10,000 employees by 2025, including 2,000 flight attendants, 1,400 ground staff, 1,300 technical experts, 1,200 administrative staff, and 800 pilots, despite a recent €450 million loss from labor disputes and broader economic uncertainty in Germa...

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UK Launches Employment Councils to Cut Crime, Help Ex-Offenders Find Jobs

A new UK government initiative is launching 11 regional employment councils to help ex-offenders find jobs, partnering with businesses like Co-op and Iceland to reduce the 80% reoffending rate and improve employment prospects for those leaving prison.

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Verdi Threatens Berlin Public Transport Strikes Over €250 Million Wage Demand

The German trade union Verdi is threatening strike action for Berlin's BVG public transport system, demanding a €750 monthly pay rise, 13th-month salary, and additional allowances totaling €250 million annually, starting negotiations on January 15th, 2025.

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NSW Government Takes Rail Unions to Fair Work Commission Amid Looming Service Disruptions

The NSW government is taking the Rail, Tram and Bus Union to the Fair Work Commission to resolve a pay dispute that threatens to cause major disruptions to Sydney's train network from January 15, with reduced train speeds and potential increased road congestion.

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US Longshoremen Avert Strike with Tentative Contract Agreement

On January 11, 2023, the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the US Maritime Alliance reached a tentative six-year contract agreement, averting a potential strike that threatened to severely disrupt the US economy, addressing concerns about automation and job security for 45,000 longs...

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Pay Transparency: Legal Protections vs. Cultural Stigmas

The National Labor Relations Act protects employees' right to discuss salaries, but cultural stigmas persist, impacting workplace trust and fairness; while the military's transparent pay system contrasts with civilian practices, highlighting the need for increased organizational transparency to impr...

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Turkey's Unemployment Rate Falls Despite Employment and Labor Force Decline

Turkey's Kasım unemployment rate fell to 8.6 percent, but employment also decreased by 168,000, while the labor force shrank by 252,000, raising concerns despite the lower unemployment figure; the inactive workforce rate increased to 28.2 percent.

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Remote Work Transforms PC Migrations: A New Approach to Security and Support

Remote work necessitates new strategies for PC migrations, addressing security concerns through device encryption and remote wipe capabilities, while streamlining setups with advanced migration tools and real-time support to maintain productivity and employee satisfaction.

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German Baking Trade Faces Apprentice Crisis

The German Food, Beverages and Gastronomy union (NGG) conducted a survey revealing that 16 percent of baking apprentices view their profession as a last resort, prompting concerns about the future of the trade and upcoming collective bargaining negotiations to improve wages and training conditions.

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Northern Irish Teacher Unions Suspend Strike Action Amidst Pay Negotiations

Four Northern Irish teacher unions temporarily suspended planned industrial action to allow for negotiations on a 2024-25 pay deal, following a 5.5% pay rise for English teachers funded by an additional £1.2bn; the unions are prepared to resume action if talks fail within the four-week suspension pe...

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CGT Demands Pension Reform Repeal, Urgent Action on Unemployment

CGT leader Sophie Binet met with French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne, demanding the repeal of the pension reform, an immediate halt to its implementation, and urgent action to address 300 ongoing social plans threatening up to 300,000 jobs, along with a minimum wage increase and aid for Mayotte.

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