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Major German Airport Strike Planned for Monday

German trade union Verdi announced a strike at 11 airports, including Frankfurt and Munich, for Monday, impacting an estimated 150,000 passengers due to failed wage negotiations demanding an 8% pay raise, higher bonuses, and three additional days off for 2.5 million public sector workers.

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February Jobs Report Shows Significant Slowdown Amidst Rising Economic Uncertainty

The February jobs report showed significantly slower job growth than expected, with only 77,000 private sector jobs added and a 10,000 decrease in government jobs, contrasting sharply with the 341,000 jobs added during the first two months of 2024; this comes amidst rising economic uncertainty due t...

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Verdi's Airport Strike Disrupts German Air Travel

A 24-hour warning strike by Verdi union at 11 major German airports on March 10th, 2024, caused over 3,400 flight cancellations affecting 510,000 passengers due to stalled collective bargaining negotiations with federal and municipal governments for an 8% wage increase or €350 more monthly, and thre...

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Washington Bill Tightens Restrictions on Criminal Background Checks in Hiring

Washington's House Bill 1747, if passed, will significantly restrict employers' use of criminal background checks in hiring, delaying checks until after conditional offers and imposing fines up to \$15,000 per violation.

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Critical Air Traffic Controller Shortage Endangers US Airspace".

A recent collision between an American Airlines plane and a military helicopter in Washington, D.C., killing 67, has exposed a critical shortage of air traffic controllers (ATCs) nationwide, with many facilities operating at less than 60% of target staffing levels and the FAA's efforts to increase n...

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U.S. Job Growth Rises, but Economic Uncertainty Looms

February's U.S. job growth saw a rise of 151,000 jobs, but the unemployment rate increased to 4.1 percent; uncertainty over trade policy and government spending cuts threaten future employment.

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Conditional PIP Benefits Proposed for Young Adults

A new report suggests making Personal Independence Payments (PIP) conditional for 18-30 year olds to combat rising joblessness and welfare costs, a move backed by Lord Blunkett and currently being explored by the government; awards for psychiatric conditions increased from 2,600 per month in 2019 to...

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US Job Growth Slows Amidst Trump's Government Cuts

US job growth slowed to 151,000 in February 2024, as 10,000 federal jobs were cut under President Trump's administration, while the unemployment rate rose to 4.1%.

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February Jobs Report: Modest Growth, Rising Unemployment Amidst DOGE Layoffs

The February 2025 jobs report shows 151,000 jobs added, unemployment rising to 4.1%, and underemployment at 8.0%, defying expectations; early impacts of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) layoffs, including 20,000+ job cuts and 75,000 buyouts, may be underrepresented in the data due to f...

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Retail Job Losses Surge Amidst Economic Uncertainty

Retail trade jobs dropped sharply in February 2025, following announcements of over 45,000 retail layoffs as weakening consumer confidence and economic uncertainty impact profitability, leading retailers to cut costs through store closures and staff reductions.

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Wohngeld Recipients in Baden-Württemberg Surge by 11% in 2024

In Baden-Württemberg, approximately 95,500 low-income households received Wohngeld (€443/month on average) by the end of 2024, an 11% increase from 2023 and a 54% increase from 2022, due to rising housing costs and a 2023 reform expanding eligibility; total spending reached €478.5 million.

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One Million Canadians Face Higher Mortgage Payments in 2025

Rising Canadian interest rates are causing significant financial strain for around one million mortgage holders in 2025, with many facing substantially higher monthly payments and some missing payments altogether, particularly in Ontario where high home prices exacerbate the issue.

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