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Kemp Appoints First Hispanic Woman as Georgia Labor Commissioner

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp appointed Bárbara Rivera Holmes, the first Hispanic woman to hold statewide office, as the new Labor Commissioner on April 4, 2024, following the death of Bruce Thompson; she will serve until 2027 and plans to run for reelection.

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Berlin Public Transport Crippled by 48-Hour Strike"

A 48-hour strike by the Verdi union affecting Berlin's U-Bahn, trams, and most buses started on March 19, 2024, due to stalled contract negotiations between Verdi and BVG, impacting commuters and causing traffic congestion, with the S-Bahn unaffected.

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German Public Sector Negotiations Fail, Leading to Binding Arbitration

Negotiations for the German public sector (federal and municipal) collapsed, leading to binding arbitration to resolve the dispute involving over 2.5 million workers after strikes disrupted essential services; key disagreements center on pay increases and additional leave.

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Record High 401(k) Withdrawals Signal US Economic Hardship

In 2024, a record 4.9% of US 401(k) holders made early withdrawals, mainly for housing (35%) and medical expenses, reflecting increased financial strain amid rising mortgage rates, inflation, and high car payment delinquencies (6.6% of subprime borrowers in January 2025).

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\$130,000 Annual Income Needed for Comfortable Rent in Australia

A new report reveals Australians need a \$130,000 annual income to comfortably rent a unit, significantly above average and median salaries, highlighting rental stress impacting even high-income earners across capital cities and regional areas.

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Dutch Contractors Face Unenforceable Contract Clauses Shifting Financial Risk

In the Netherlands, independent contractors (ZZP'ers) increasingly face contract clauses that unfairly shift financial risks, like fines for misclassified employment, onto them; these clauses, while often legally invalid, are creating fear and uncertainty, particularly within the ICT and business se...

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Berlin BVG strike causes major transport disruption

A 48-hour strike by the Verdi union has severely disrupted Berlin's BVG public transportation network (U-Bahn, trams, buses), impacting commuters and causing significant traffic congestion, while S-Bahn and regional trains continue operations; the strike stems from a protracted pay dispute between V...

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UK Green Paper Proposes Reforms to Disability Employment Support

The UK government's "Pathways to Work" Green Paper proposes reforms to disability employment support, including a "Right to Try" policy, increased employer responsibility for workplace accessibility, Access to Work reform, and a £1 billion investment in employability support, aiming to improve healt...

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NSW Psychiatrists Resign Over Unsustainable Workloads

A New South Wales psychiatrist, Dr. Suzanna Goodison, resigned from her position at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital due to unsustainable workloads that compromised patient safety, highlighting a broader crisis in NSW public hospitals where 62 psychiatrists have resigned since January 2024, prompting a ...

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German Public Sector Strike Ends as Arbitration Begins

Negotiations for a new public sector collective bargaining agreement in Germany have failed, prompting the initiation of arbitration proceedings involving former Hessian Minister-President Roland Koch and former Bremen Senator Hans-Henning Lühr, to resolve the dispute that involved widespread strike...

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German Public Sector Wage Dispute Enters Arbitration

Following failed negotiations, Germany's public sector wage dispute enters arbitration, with former Hesse premier Roland Koch and former Bremen official Hans-Henning Lühr as arbitrators. The peace obligation halts strikes from Thursday, after the unions' demands for an 8% raise or €350 minimum incre...

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Upskilling: A Solution to Wage Stagnation

Due to stagnant real wages and rising inflation, employees are urged to upskill to increase their value, improve job security, and boost their negotiation power, creating a win-win situation for both employees and employers.

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