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IG Metall Demands High Severance Pay Amid Ford Germany Job Cuts

The IG Metall union in Germany is demanding substantial severance packages—a €200,000 base payment plus additional compensation—for Ford employees facing job cuts, citing the recent withdrawal of insolvency protection by Ford's US parent company as a major concern.

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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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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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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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KPN Implements Flexible Vacation Policy, Eliminating Unused Day Payouts

KPN, employing approximately 10,000 people, introduced a more flexible vacation policy in 2024, allowing employees to coordinate their leave with managers and colleagues, replacing a digital request system, while maintaining a guideline of 27 vacation days and eliminating payouts for unused vacation...

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45% of Germans Report Age Discrimination, Sparking Calls for Action

A survey of 2,004 Germans aged 16+ from March 11-16, 2025, found that 45% experienced age discrimination, most frequently in the workplace (39%), prompting calls for a national action plan.

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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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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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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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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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German Distance Allowance Use Highlights Car Dependency Despite Public Transport Initiatives

In 2020, 13.8 million German employees claimed the distance allowance, with most earning between €20,000 and €100,000 annually and 84% using cars, highlighting a reliance on private transport despite employer-offered public transport subsidies.

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Australia to Ban Non-Compete Agreements for Lower-Income Workers

The Australian government will ban non-compete agreements for workers earning under \$175,000 from 2027, aiming to boost wages by \$2500 annually and add \$5 billion to GDP, but faces business opposition and potential future expansion to higher earners.

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