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NSW Government Seeks Court Intervention to Halt Sydney Rail Strikes

The NSW government is seeking a court order to stop planned rail union strikes before the New Year's Eve fireworks, citing public safety concerns and economic damage from repeated disruptions, while unions are showing a willingness to compromise on pay demands.

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Amazon Workers Strike Impacts Holiday Deliveries

Thousands of Amazon workers in the US launched a strike on December 19th, impacting holiday deliveries, as they pressure the company to renegotiate contracts for higher wages and better working conditions; the Teamsters union represents approximately 10,000 workers in ten facilities.

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Volkswagen-IG Metall Talks Stall Amidst Cost-Cutting Dispute

Negotiations between Volkswagen and its union, IG Metall, have stalled after four days, failing to resolve cost-cutting measures amid falling European sales and increased Chinese competition; the Porsche-Piëch family, the majority stakeholder, supports factory closures, while the union suggests cutt...

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VW and IG Metall Reach Deal, Avoiding Layoffs but Cutting 35,000 Jobs

Volkswagen and IG Metall union reached a deal to avoid plant closures and layoffs until 2030, but over 35,000 jobs will be cut through attrition and social programs; this follows the longest negotiation round in VW's history, exceeding 70 hours, with two rounds of strikes involving approximately 100...

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White-Collar Job Cuts Reshape US Labor Market

Amidst a shrinking job market, September 2024 saw nearly 500,000 US white-collar job cuts in professional and business services, fueled by high interest rates, AI automation, and corporate restructuring; Google reduced its top management by 10%.

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Amazon Delivery Hubs Hit by Teamsters Strike

Teamsters union-affiliated Amazon delivery drivers launched a strike at seven US delivery hubs on Thursday, impacting operations in major cities. The workers are demanding better wages, benefits, and working conditions, while Amazon disputes their employment status and claims no operational impact.

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Starbucks Workers Stage Major Strike Over Contract Dispute

Starbucks workers staged their largest strike yet across the US, demanding Starbucks honor its February agreement on the first union contract. The strike involves hundreds of stores and will continue until Christmas Eve unless Starbucks makes a commitment to the framework.

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Soft Skills Surge on Resumes Amidst Job Market Shift

A Zety analysis of 50,000 resumes shows soft skills now make up 80% of the top 20 skills, a significant increase from 45% in 2018, reflecting the growing importance of human qualities in a challenging job market marked by nearly half a million white-collar job losses in September 2024.

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VW, IG Metall Reach Deal: Job Cuts in Exchange for Plant Security

After a record-breaking 70-hour negotiation marathon, Volkswagen and IG Metall reached a deal to maintain all VW plants in Germany until 2030, in exchange for wage freezes, bonus cuts, and the elimination of more than 35,000 jobs, with production ending at two plants by 2027.

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AI in Hiring: Optimizing Resumes for ATS and Human Recruiters

Approximately 75% of large companies and 99% of Fortune 500 companies utilize Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to screen job applications, necessitating resume optimization for both AI and human review, emphasizing the blend of technical and soft skills for job seekers.

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AI-Powered Platform Tackles Europe's Tech Talent Shortage

Spain's technology sector has 120,000 unfilled tech jobs, while Europe has 13 million unemployed; the 'New Career Network' platform, a joint Spanish-Portuguese initiative, uses AI to connect unemployed individuals with reskilling programs tailored to industry needs.

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Amazon Delivery Drivers Strike Over Pay, Conditions

Thousands of Amazon delivery drivers across the US went on strike on Thursday, protesting for better pay, working conditions, and recognition as company employees, despite being contracted through third-party Delivery Service Partners. The Teamsters union, representing thousands of these drivers, co...

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