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Public Sector Strikes Cripple North Rhine-Westphalia

Widespread strikes across North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany on March 15th, 2024, disrupted public transport, daycares, and other municipal services due to ongoing collective bargaining negotiations between unions and public employers demanding higher wages and better working conditions.

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Birmingham Bin Strike Reaches Crisis Point Amid Vermin Fears

An indefinite bin strike in Birmingham, involving around 350 Unite union members since Tuesday, has led to overflowing rubbish, increased vermin sightings, and fears of a public health emergency, prompting an MP to demand urgent council action.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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European Small Business Owners Face Burnout Risk Due to Long Working Hours

A SumUp study of nearly 4,000 small business owners across Europe reveals stark differences in working hours and lunch breaks, with UK entrepreneurs frequently skipping lunch and prioritizing work over personal care due to economic pressures, while Italian and French counterparts enjoy longer breaks...

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Colombia's Labor Reform Archived in Senate

Colombia's Senate Commission Seven voted to archive President Gustavo Petro's labor reform bill on Tuesday, following protests by SENA unionists; eight senators signed a motion to kill the bill, citing concerns about its impact on employment and productivity; the government is working to revive it.

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2,000+ New York Prison Guards Fired After Illegal Strike

Over 2,000 New York prison guards were fired on Monday for participating in a weeks-long illegal strike that began February 17th, but enough returned to end the strike. A new agreement was reached, but the 85% return-to-work requirement was not met.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
forbes.com
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AI in Hiring: Efficiency vs. Authenticity

A Software Finder study of over 1,000 hiring managers and job seekers reveals that while 75% of candidates use AI for applications, leading to better-paying jobs for 77% of users, it also lengthens the hiring process and causes 25% of recruiters to reject AI-generated resumes, highlighting the tensi...

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EY Employees Vote on 48-Hour Workweek Amidst Overtime Concerns

At EY, a significant employee referendum from April 14-21 will decide whether to reinstate a 48-hour workweek limit, prompted by high overtime (25% of employees exceed 50 hours weekly for over 20 weeks annually), leading to health issues and a contested 2021 agreement that rarely provides support.

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welt.de
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Contitech's Bad Blankenburg Plant Closure Threatens 185 Jobs

Contitech plans to close its Bad Blankenburg plant in Thuringia, Germany, by the end of 2025, affecting 185 jobs due to declining demand in the plastics sector; 100 employees protested, and negotiations for relocation and severance are underway.

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Moscow Housing Market: Demand Rises Despite No New Projects in February 2025

In February 2025, Moscow's mass-segment new-build market showed 19,100 properties (17,500 apartments, 1,600 serviced apartments), with no new project launches, yet demand rose due to lower family mortgage rates and increased bonuses for Moscow residents, leading to a weighted average apartment price...

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Reduced Inequality
nos.nl
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Dutch Law Insufficient to Prevent Migrant Worker Exploitation

A new Dutch law intends to curb migrant worker exploitation but faces criticism for insufficient measures to prevent abuses, as municipalities, unions, and the Migrant Worker Protection Taskforce highlight the shortcomings despite recommendations from 2011 and 2020 reports.

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nrc.nl
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Netherlands Faces Critical Healthcare Worker Shortage

The Netherlands faces a critical shortage of 266,000 healthcare workers in the next 10 years, driven by factors including aging population, decreased training applicants, stricter self-employment regulations, and government budget cuts to training programs, impacting care quality and availability.

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dailymail.co.uk
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Senate Confirms Trump's Labor Secretary Pick

The Senate confirmed Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Labor Secretary with a 67-32 vote, completing Trump's Cabinet at a record speed; 17 Democrats supported her despite concerns from some Republicans about her past pro-union stance and some delays in the process.

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