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Ford Germany Job Cuts Spark Union Demand for High Severance Pay
Ford Germany plans to cut 2,900 jobs by 2027, prompting the IG Metall union to demand substantial severance packages, including a €200,000 base payment plus additional compensation, and insolvency protection from Ford's US parent company; social tariff negotiations begin Thursday.
Ford Germany Job Cuts Spark Union Demand for High Severance Pay
Ford Germany plans to cut 2,900 jobs by 2027, prompting the IG Metall union to demand substantial severance packages, including a €200,000 base payment plus additional compensation, and insolvency protection from Ford's US parent company; social tariff negotiations begin Thursday.
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40% Bias Score
On Falling: Exploitation in the European Gig Economy
On Falling" documents the daily life of Aurora, a Portuguese gig worker in a Scottish distribution center, revealing the exploitative nature of gig work within the European Union and its impact on workers' physical and mental health through chaotic work conditions and low pay.
On Falling: Exploitation in the European Gig Economy
On Falling" documents the daily life of Aurora, a Portuguese gig worker in a Scottish distribution center, revealing the exploitative nature of gig work within the European Union and its impact on workers' physical and mental health through chaotic work conditions and low pay.
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44% Bias Score
Mexico Faces Looming Retirement Crisis Amid Low Savings and Insufficient Government Support
A recent survey in Mexico reveals widespread retirement insecurity among workers, with many relying on government aid or continued work due to insufficient savings; record unemployment withdrawals from retirement funds highlight the urgent need for improved financial planning.
Mexico Faces Looming Retirement Crisis Amid Low Savings and Insufficient Government Support
A recent survey in Mexico reveals widespread retirement insecurity among workers, with many relying on government aid or continued work due to insufficient savings; record unemployment withdrawals from retirement funds highlight the urgent need for improved financial planning.
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48% Bias Score
German Meat Industry Law Improves Worker Rights, but Enforcement Gaps Remain
Germany's 2021 Arbeitsschutzkontrollgesetz, banning temporary and contract work in the meat industry, resulted in an 18 percent rise in social security contributions in the following year, as almost all previously subcontracted workers were directly hired. However, enforcement of workplace safety re...
German Meat Industry Law Improves Worker Rights, but Enforcement Gaps Remain
Germany's 2021 Arbeitsschutzkontrollgesetz, banning temporary and contract work in the meat industry, resulted in an 18 percent rise in social security contributions in the following year, as almost all previously subcontracted workers were directly hired. However, enforcement of workplace safety re...
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20% Bias Score
Jabil to close Italian plant, 413 jobs at risk
Jabil's Marcianise, Italy plant will close, resulting in 413 job losses after the company refused to negotiate with unions and the regional government; Minister Adolfo Urso is arranging another meeting on April 16th to find a solution, while unions will challenge the layoffs legally.
Jabil to close Italian plant, 413 jobs at risk
Jabil's Marcianise, Italy plant will close, resulting in 413 job losses after the company refused to negotiate with unions and the regional government; Minister Adolfo Urso is arranging another meeting on April 16th to find a solution, while unions will challenge the layoffs legally.
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52% Bias Score
German Employers Push for Strike Restrictions
Germany's Gesamtmetall employer association proposes legislation limiting major strikes after failed mediation, sparking conflict with IG Metall who deem it an attack on workers' rights.
German Employers Push for Strike Restrictions
Germany's Gesamtmetall employer association proposes legislation limiting major strikes after failed mediation, sparking conflict with IG Metall who deem it an attack on workers' rights.
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52% Bias Score
Gen Z and FMLA: Disengagement or a Call for Workplace Reform?
Increased FMLA leave usage among Gen Z workers raises questions about its role as a response to workplace dissatisfaction; this trend is linked to a general feeling of disengagement among this generation and their focus on work-life balance and mental wellbeing.
Gen Z and FMLA: Disengagement or a Call for Workplace Reform?
Increased FMLA leave usage among Gen Z workers raises questions about its role as a response to workplace dissatisfaction; this trend is linked to a general feeling of disengagement among this generation and their focus on work-life balance and mental wellbeing.
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48% Bias Score
Inadequate Jobseeker Payment Leaves Single Mother Homeless
A single mother in regional NSW is struggling to provide for her three children on a $718 per fortnight jobseeker payment, highlighting the inadequacy of the current rate amidst rising living costs and limited job opportunities.
Inadequate Jobseeker Payment Leaves Single Mother Homeless
A single mother in regional NSW is struggling to provide for her three children on a $718 per fortnight jobseeker payment, highlighting the inadequacy of the current rate amidst rising living costs and limited job opportunities.
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60% Bias Score
Spain Reforms Social Security for Flexible Employment
Spain is reforming its social security system to create a more flexible model compatible with employment, including changes to unemployment benefits, retirement, disability pensions, and parental leave, aiming to improve workforce participation and the sustainability of the system.
Spain Reforms Social Security for Flexible Employment
Spain is reforming its social security system to create a more flexible model compatible with employment, including changes to unemployment benefits, retirement, disability pensions, and parental leave, aiming to improve workforce participation and the sustainability of the system.
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56% Bias Score
Kodi Sells 150 Stores, 80 to Close Amidst Insolvency
Kodi, a German discount retailer facing insolvency, has agreed to sell 150 of its 230 stores, retaining around 1200 employees, while 80 stores with approximately 480 employees will close, though further investor talks are ongoing.
Kodi Sells 150 Stores, 80 to Close Amidst Insolvency
Kodi, a German discount retailer facing insolvency, has agreed to sell 150 of its 230 stores, retaining around 1200 employees, while 80 stores with approximately 480 employees will close, though further investor talks are ongoing.
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32% Bias Score
German Union Leader Warns Against Extended Working Hours Amid Mental Health Crisis
Verdi union chief Frank Werneke warns against extending working hours in Germany, citing increased workloads and mental health concerns, particularly in service sectors, referencing a record high of 323 sick days per 100 insured persons due to mental illness in 2023, according to DAK-Gesundheit; he ...
German Union Leader Warns Against Extended Working Hours Amid Mental Health Crisis
Verdi union chief Frank Werneke warns against extending working hours in Germany, citing increased workloads and mental health concerns, particularly in service sectors, referencing a record high of 323 sick days per 100 insured persons due to mental illness in 2023, according to DAK-Gesundheit; he ...
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48% Bias Score
Gesamtmetall Proposes Limits on German Warning Strikes
Germany's Gesamtmetall proposes legislation to limit widespread warning strikes during labor negotiations, advocating for arbitration as a primary conflict-resolution method to curb disruptions in essential services like transportation, while facing strong opposition from unions.
Gesamtmetall Proposes Limits on German Warning Strikes
Germany's Gesamtmetall proposes legislation to limit widespread warning strikes during labor negotiations, advocating for arbitration as a primary conflict-resolution method to curb disruptions in essential services like transportation, while facing strong opposition from unions.
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56% Bias Score
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