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CGT Union Threatens Iryo High-Speed Rail Strike During Christmas

A strike by the CGT union threatens to disrupt Iryo's high-speed rail services in Spain from December 23-25 and 30-31 and January 1 due to disagreements over night shift pay and meal allowances; however, minimum services will ensure 73% of operations.

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dailymail.co.uk
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UK House Prices Rise 3.4% Annually Despite Recent Regional Falls

UK house prices increased by £10,000 annually to £292,000 by October 2023, driven by lower mortgage rates, but recent price falls in some regions signal a potential slowdown due to rising inflation and interest rates.

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forbes.com
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RTO Policies Soften Amidst Employee Demand for Remote Work Flexibility

A clash exists between employers mandating return-to-office (RTO) policies and employees' preference for remote work, impacting worker morale, leading to higher attrition, and prompting companies to adapt their strategies by offering flexibility and improved office amenities.

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Workplace Violence in Germany: One in Three Customer-Facing Employees Suffer Verbal Attacks

A recent German study reveals that one in three customer-facing employees experience verbal attacks, with women disproportionately affected, and underreporting prevalent; medical and social workers are the most frequent targets.

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theguardian.com
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Amazon Workers Threaten Holiday Season Strike Over Contract Negotiations

Thousands of Amazon workers in New York, Chicago, and Atlanta are threatening a strike starting December 15, 2024, demanding contract negotiations after their union's victory at a Staten Island warehouse in March 2022 and citing concerns about pay, safety, and job security, especially in light of a ...

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cincodias.elpais.com
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BSH to Close Navarra Plant, 660 Jobs Affected

BSH, a German home appliance manufacturer, will close its Esquíroz (Navarra) plant in six months, impacting 660 employees due to persistent market difficulties and competition despite a national profit of 60 million euros in 2023.

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zeit.de
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Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Sees Surge in Housing Benefit Recipients

The number of households in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern receiving Wohngeld (housing benefit) almost doubled to 46,360 in 2023 due to the Wohngeld Plus reform, impacting nearly 6% of all households, with pensioners making up the largest group.

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cnbc.com
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Mortgage Rates Rise, Demand Dips

Last week's increase in the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage to 6.75% led to a 0.7% decrease in total mortgage applications, the first decline in five weeks; however, purchase applications increased by 1%, exceeding last year's numbers.

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lefigaro.fr
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Vencorex Strike Threatens 13,000 Jobs Amidst Chinese Competition

A strike at Vencorex's Pont-de-Claix site, ongoing since October 23rd, threatens 3,000 direct and 10,000 indirect jobs due to the company's financial difficulties stemming from Chinese competition and a partial takeover offer from Wanhua that would save only a fraction of the jobs.

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lemonde.fr
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France Sees Record High in Workplace Fatalities in 2023

France's 2023 workplace fatality report reveals 759 deaths, a 21-death increase from 2022, driven by rising external causes and occupational illnesses, with transport and construction sectors most affected.

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pda.kp.ru
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Highest-Paying Jobs in Russia 2024: IT Still Dominates, but Skilled Trades Rise

According to hh.ru's analysis of over 11 million job postings, DevOps engineers (249,200 rubles), data scientists (231,300 rubles), and system analysts (177,700 rubles) were the highest-paid professions in Russia in 2024, followed by real estate agents and geodesists. Significant salary growth was a...

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Starbucks Workers Authorize Strike Amid Stalled Contract Negotiations

Starbucks union workers voted 98% to authorize a strike due to stalled contract negotiations, despite numerous meetings and tentative agreements, centering on unresolved unfair labor practices and insufficient barista pay and benefits; Starbucks disputes the union's claims, highlighting significant ...

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