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Five Málaga Hospital Workers Test Positive for Tuberculosis in Screening

Five healthcare workers at Málaga's Regional University Hospital tested positive for tuberculosis in a screening following contact with an infected patient; the hospital says this doesn't confirm illness and is part of standard protocols, but a union criticizes understaffing as a contributing factor...

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Weakening European Labor Market Amidst Tariff Pressures and Eroding Rights

Europe's job vacancy rate fell to 2.4% in Q1 2025, down from 2.9% in Q1 2024, indicating weakening employer confidence and reduced hiring; working hours also decreased, and labor rights deteriorated, potentially harming workers' bargaining power.

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German Minimum Wage Earners Have Significantly Higher Incomes Than Bürgergeld Recipients

A new study by the WSI institute reveals that full-time minimum wage earners in Germany have significantly more disposable income than those receiving Bürgergeld, disproving claims that the welfare system disincentivizes low-wage work; regional differences in the gap are mainly due to housing costs.

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Spanish Youth Emancipation Rate Plunges to Historic Low Amidst Soaring Housing Costs

In Spain, young people (16-30) need 92.3% of their salary to leave home, resulting in a 10.59% drop in the emancipation rate in 2024 (to 15.2%), the lowest since 2006 and an average emancipation age of 30, four years above the EU average.

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Hidden Unemployment in Russia Rises to 199,000 Amid Economic Slowdown

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on August 8th, 2024, that over 199,000 workers are on reduced hours or unpaid leave, a near doubling since January, despite official unemployment remaining at a record low of 2.2%, raising concerns of a broader economic slowdown impacting various sectors in...

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Air Canada Flight Attendant Lockout to Disrupt US-Canada Flights

Air Canada will lock out its flight attendants starting August 16, potentially disrupting nearly 430 daily flights between Canada and the US, impacting 130,000 passengers, after 99.7% of flight attendants voted to strike, rejecting the airline's 38% compensation increase offer over four years.

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Northern Ireland Civil Servants Ordered Back to Office Two Days a Week

Starting September 2025, over 24,000 Northern Ireland civil servants must work in the office at least two days weekly (40% of contracted hours), a decision opposed by trade unions due to concerns about office space and accessibility for disabled staff, despite the government's claim of sufficient sp...

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Psychological Closeness: The New Metric for Leadership in the Hybrid Workplace

A new study reveals that psychological closeness, or the felt sense of connection between leaders and employees, is the key driver of performance in today's hybrid and remote work environments, surpassing traditional metrics like hours worked.

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UK Construction Faces Severe Labor Shortage Despite £700M Government Investment

The UK construction industry faces a critical labor shortage of 38,000 annual vacancies, threatening ambitious housing and infrastructure plans; the government invests £700 million in training but faces challenges in attracting young people and overcoming negative cultural perceptions.

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Air Canada Faces Major Flight Disruptions Due to Impasse in Flight Attendant Contract Talks

Air Canada will begin suspending flights on Thursday, impacting 130,000 daily customers, after the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) issued a 72-hour strike notice following an impasse in contract negotiations over wages and unpaid work, with a full cessation of flights beginning Saturday.

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29 Companies Expand Remote Hiring in First Half of 2025

A FlexJobs report reveals that 29 companies across diverse industries, including BAE Systems, SMBC, and Thermo Fisher Scientific, significantly increased remote job postings between January and June 2025, reflecting a growing trend towards flexible work models.

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Madrid Firefighters Strike Amidst Wildfire Crisis

Madrid's forest firefighters, on strike since July 15th, are battling wildfires despite low pay (under \$1,300 monthly), understaffing (40 fewer personnel per shift, 30 unfilled positions), and inadequate safety measures; they demand better pay, cancer protection plans, and official firefighter reco...

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