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
Spanish Labor Reform Cuts Temporary Contracts Significantly
Spain's 2021 labor reform drastically reduced temporary contracts from 80% to 35% for first-time employees, with a corresponding increase in permanent positions, while overall temporary contracts fell from approximately 25% to 16%, according to Fedea and BBVA Research.
Spanish Labor Reform Cuts Temporary Contracts Significantly
Spain's 2021 labor reform drastically reduced temporary contracts from 80% to 35% for first-time employees, with a corresponding increase in permanent positions, while overall temporary contracts fell from approximately 25% to 16%, according to Fedea and BBVA Research.
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40% Bias Score
East German Rental Apartment Listings Drop 10% in May 2024
A 10% decrease in rental apartment listings was observed on Kleinanzeigen in East Germany (excluding Berlin) in May 2024 compared to the previous year; particularly sharp declines were seen in Saxony (-13%) and Saxony-Anhalt (-13%), impacting housing seekers.
East German Rental Apartment Listings Drop 10% in May 2024
A 10% decrease in rental apartment listings was observed on Kleinanzeigen in East Germany (excluding Berlin) in May 2024 compared to the previous year; particularly sharp declines were seen in Saxony (-13%) and Saxony-Anhalt (-13%), impacting housing seekers.
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24% Bias Score
Woolworths Strike Causes Liquor Shortages Across Victoria and NSW
Over 1,500 Woolworths warehouse workers in Australia have been striking since November 21st, causing significant stock shortages at Dan Murphy's and BWS liquor stores across Victoria and southern NSW due to disruptions at five distribution centers, resulting in a $50 million loss for Woolworths.
Woolworths Strike Causes Liquor Shortages Across Victoria and NSW
Over 1,500 Woolworths warehouse workers in Australia have been striking since November 21st, causing significant stock shortages at Dan Murphy's and BWS liquor stores across Victoria and southern NSW due to disruptions at five distribution centers, resulting in a $50 million loss for Woolworths.
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40% Bias Score
ETAS to Cut 400 Jobs Amidst Automotive Industry Crisis
Bosch subsidiary ETAS plans to cut up to 400 jobs globally by 2026 due to weak demand for intelligent driver assistance systems and the overall automotive industry crisis; this impacts approximately one-eighth of its workforce, with details on German job losses pending negotiations.
ETAS to Cut 400 Jobs Amidst Automotive Industry Crisis
Bosch subsidiary ETAS plans to cut up to 400 jobs globally by 2026 due to weak demand for intelligent driver assistance systems and the overall automotive industry crisis; this impacts approximately one-eighth of its workforce, with details on German job losses pending negotiations.
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44% Bias Score
French Study Reveals Persistent Pay Gap for Physically Demanding Jobs
A 2019 French study found that most physically demanding jobs, such as those in cleaning, food service, and agriculture, are not compensated financially, with a significant salary gap widening since 1991, particularly in the tertiary sector.
French Study Reveals Persistent Pay Gap for Physically Demanding Jobs
A 2019 French study found that most physically demanding jobs, such as those in cleaning, food service, and agriculture, are not compensated financially, with a significant salary gap widening since 1991, particularly in the tertiary sector.
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24% Bias Score
Mexico Raises Minimum Wage by 12% in 2025
Mexico will raise its minimum wage by 12% in 2025, impacting over 8.5 million workers; border state workers will earn 12,596 pesos monthly, others 8,364 pesos, continuing a policy of consecutive yearly increases despite economic headwinds and differing opinions on the increase's adequacy.
Mexico Raises Minimum Wage by 12% in 2025
Mexico will raise its minimum wage by 12% in 2025, impacting over 8.5 million workers; border state workers will earn 12,596 pesos monthly, others 8,364 pesos, continuing a policy of consecutive yearly increases despite economic headwinds and differing opinions on the increase's adequacy.
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32% Bias Score
Student Loan Payment Matching in 401(k) Plans Gains Traction
The Secure 2.0 Act, effective 2024, lets companies match employee student loan payments with 401(k) contributions; over 100 firms, covering 1.5 million workers, have adopted this, boosting retirement savings and attracting talent.
Student Loan Payment Matching in 401(k) Plans Gains Traction
The Secure 2.0 Act, effective 2024, lets companies match employee student loan payments with 401(k) contributions; over 100 firms, covering 1.5 million workers, have adopted this, boosting retirement savings and attracting talent.
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40% Bias Score
French Study Highlights Harsh Realities of Temporary Work
French sociologists Elena Mascova and Arnaud Mias's book, "La Condition Intérimaire," reveals the harsh working conditions and social exclusion faced by temporary workers in France, challenging previous research that emphasized the diversity of individual experiences.
French Study Highlights Harsh Realities of Temporary Work
French sociologists Elena Mascova and Arnaud Mias's book, "La Condition Intérimaire," reveals the harsh working conditions and social exclusion faced by temporary workers in France, challenging previous research that emphasized the diversity of individual experiences.
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32% Bias Score
Mexico Seeks to Regulate App-Based Delivery Workers' Rights
Mexico's government proposed a bill to grant social security and worker protections to approximately 272,000 app-based delivery workers earning at least one minimum monthly wage, defining them as "digital platform workers" distinct from independent contractors, while maintaining flexible work arrang...
Mexico Seeks to Regulate App-Based Delivery Workers' Rights
Mexico's government proposed a bill to grant social security and worker protections to approximately 272,000 app-based delivery workers earning at least one minimum monthly wage, defining them as "digital platform workers" distinct from independent contractors, while maintaining flexible work arrang...
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32% Bias Score
Mortgage Rate Forecast: Stability Expected in December 2024
Experts predict mortgage rates will remain stable between 6.875% and 7.125% in December 2024, influenced by inflation concerns and the uncertainty surrounding the new administration's economic policies; however, a slight decrease is possible if unemployment increases.
Mortgage Rate Forecast: Stability Expected in December 2024
Experts predict mortgage rates will remain stable between 6.875% and 7.125% in December 2024, influenced by inflation concerns and the uncertainty surrounding the new administration's economic policies; however, a slight decrease is possible if unemployment increases.
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36% Bias Score
French Public Sector Strike Protests Rejected Sick Leave Plan, Low Wages
French public sector workers are staging a one-day strike on December 5th to protest a now-defunct government plan to increase unpaid sick leave days to three, reflecting broader concerns about purchasing power and stagnant wages amidst two years without index point increases.
French Public Sector Strike Protests Rejected Sick Leave Plan, Low Wages
French public sector workers are staging a one-day strike on December 5th to protest a now-defunct government plan to increase unpaid sick leave days to three, reflecting broader concerns about purchasing power and stagnant wages amidst two years without index point increases.
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36% Bias Score