SNCF Averts Major Strike with Partial Union Agreement
Following an EU investigation into illegal state aid, SNCF avoids a major strike by agreeing to protect 4,500 Fret SNCF employees' rights for 36 months as they transfer to new subsidiaries; however, other unions continue strike action, demanding a wider moratorium on privatization.
SNCF Averts Major Strike with Partial Union Agreement
Following an EU investigation into illegal state aid, SNCF avoids a major strike by agreeing to protect 4,500 Fret SNCF employees' rights for 36 months as they transfer to new subsidiaries; however, other unions continue strike action, demanding a wider moratorium on privatization.
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44% Bias Score
Record High Mortgage Arrears in Craigieburn Amid Economic Headwinds
Craigieburn, Australia, leads the nation in mortgage arrears with 2.96% of homeowners over 30 days behind on payments due to rising interest rates, economic downturn, and the impact of past lockdowns, forcing residents to work extra shifts and cut spending.
Record High Mortgage Arrears in Craigieburn Amid Economic Headwinds
Craigieburn, Australia, leads the nation in mortgage arrears with 2.96% of homeowners over 30 days behind on payments due to rising interest rates, economic downturn, and the impact of past lockdowns, forcing residents to work extra shifts and cut spending.
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32% Bias Score
French Public Sector Strike: 18.62% Participation, Widespread Disruption
On December 5th, 2024, 18.62% of French state employees, including 31.32% of teachers, participated in a strike to protest worsening working conditions and salaries, following the government's announcement of an absenteeism reduction plan; protests took place nationwide, impacting air travel and res...
French Public Sector Strike: 18.62% Participation, Widespread Disruption
On December 5th, 2024, 18.62% of French state employees, including 31.32% of teachers, participated in a strike to protest worsening working conditions and salaries, following the government's announcement of an absenteeism reduction plan; protests took place nationwide, impacting air travel and res...
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32% Bias Score
German Court Orders Equal Overtime Pay for Part-Time Workers
The German Federal Labor Court ruled that part-time employees must receive overtime pay from the first overtime hour, impacting over 12 million workers, primarily women, and challenging existing collective bargaining agreements that grant overtime pay only after exceeding full-time hours.
German Court Orders Equal Overtime Pay for Part-Time Workers
The German Federal Labor Court ruled that part-time employees must receive overtime pay from the first overtime hour, impacting over 12 million workers, primarily women, and challenging existing collective bargaining agreements that grant overtime pay only after exceeding full-time hours.
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56% Bias Score
VW Faces Second Major Strike Amid Contract Dispute
On Monday, approximately 100,000 Volkswagen employees in Germany will participate in a four-hour warning strike across various plants, except Osnabrück, due to stalled contract negotiations where VW demands 10% wage cuts and potential plant closures, while the union rejects these measures.
VW Faces Second Major Strike Amid Contract Dispute
On Monday, approximately 100,000 Volkswagen employees in Germany will participate in a four-hour warning strike across various plants, except Osnabrück, due to stalled contract negotiations where VW demands 10% wage cuts and potential plant closures, while the union rejects these measures.
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44% Bias Score
Mexico's 'Silla Law' Mandates Chairs for Standing Jobs
The Mexican Senate unanimously passed the 'Silla Law,' requiring employers to provide chairs or breaks for employees who must stand for long periods, addressing health risks and aiming to improve workplace conditions, particularly for women.
Mexico's 'Silla Law' Mandates Chairs for Standing Jobs
The Mexican Senate unanimously passed the 'Silla Law,' requiring employers to provide chairs or breaks for employees who must stand for long periods, addressing health risks and aiming to improve workplace conditions, particularly for women.
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48% Bias Score
"Decathlon Faces Strike After €1 Billion Dividend Amidst Job Cuts and Low Wages"
"Following Auchan's job cuts, Decathlon's €1 billion dividend payout triggered a Decathlon-wide strike on December 7th, 2024, due to employee concerns over low wages, increased workloads resulting from 1,000 job cuts since 2024, and perceived lack of corporate social responsibility."
"Decathlon Faces Strike After €1 Billion Dividend Amidst Job Cuts and Low Wages"
"Following Auchan's job cuts, Decathlon's €1 billion dividend payout triggered a Decathlon-wide strike on December 7th, 2024, due to employee concerns over low wages, increased workloads resulting from 1,000 job cuts since 2024, and perceived lack of corporate social responsibility."
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40% Bias Score
Combating Job Search Fatigue: Strategies for Resilience and Success
Job search fatigue, a common experience marked by burnout and frustration from prolonged unsuccessful job hunts, negatively impacts mental and physical well-being; strategies to combat it include setting realistic goals, self-care, and refining the job search approach.
Combating Job Search Fatigue: Strategies for Resilience and Success
Job search fatigue, a common experience marked by burnout and frustration from prolonged unsuccessful job hunts, negatively impacts mental and physical well-being; strategies to combat it include setting realistic goals, self-care, and refining the job search approach.
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40% Bias Score
Booming AI Market Creates Hyper-Competitive Job Landscape
The AI market is set to reach $267 billion by 2027, with healthcare AI experiencing massive growth; however, despite high job growth (74% annually), extremely high hiring standards and a need for multidisciplinary expertise create intense competition.
Booming AI Market Creates Hyper-Competitive Job Landscape
The AI market is set to reach $267 billion by 2027, with healthcare AI experiencing massive growth; however, despite high job growth (74% annually), extremely high hiring standards and a need for multidisciplinary expertise create intense competition.
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48% Bias Score
VW Faces Second Major Strike Amidst Wage Dispute
IG Metall is organizing a four-hour warning strike at all German Volkswagen plants except Osnabrück on December 9th, coinciding with the fourth round of wage negotiations, to protest Volkswagen's proposed 10% wage cut and potential plant closures, affecting roughly 130,000 employees.
VW Faces Second Major Strike Amidst Wage Dispute
IG Metall is organizing a four-hour warning strike at all German Volkswagen plants except Osnabrück on December 9th, coinciding with the fourth round of wage negotiations, to protest Volkswagen's proposed 10% wage cut and potential plant closures, affecting roughly 130,000 employees.
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44% Bias Score
SSA Union Secures Telework Until 2029, Defying Trump Administration's Plan
The Social Security Administration (SSA) and its union, AFGE, agreed to extend telework for 42,000 employees until 2029, defying the incoming Trump administration's plan to force federal workers back to the office full-time.
SSA Union Secures Telework Until 2029, Defying Trump Administration's Plan
The Social Security Administration (SSA) and its union, AFGE, agreed to extend telework for 42,000 employees until 2029, defying the incoming Trump administration's plan to force federal workers back to the office full-time.
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36% Bias Score
Volkswagen Faces Second Major Strike Amid Wage Dispute
IG Metall called for a second four-hour warning strike at Volkswagen on Monday, December 9th, impacting nearly 100,000 workers across nine German plants, to pressure Volkswagen's management into concessions during ongoing wage negotiations.
Volkswagen Faces Second Major Strike Amid Wage Dispute
IG Metall called for a second four-hour warning strike at Volkswagen on Monday, December 9th, impacting nearly 100,000 workers across nine German plants, to pressure Volkswagen's management into concessions during ongoing wage negotiations.
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48% Bias Score