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Grimsby: Britain's Most Workless Town

Grimsby, UK, has been named Britain's most workless town, with 53 percent of adults on benefits and a life expectancy 12 years below the national average, highlighting a systemic welfare crisis costing taxpayers £48 billion annually.

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IG Metall Initiates Nationwide Strikes at Volkswagen Plants in Germany

Following a breakdown in negotiations on November 30th, 2023, IG Metall initiated nationwide warning strikes at all ten Volkswagen plants in Germany starting December 2nd, 2023, impacting approximately 120,000 employees, due to Volkswagen's plans for mass layoffs and wage cuts.

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Anxiety Disorders Significantly Impact US Job Seekers

A recent CDC report reveals that 20% of American adults experienced anxiety symptoms in 2022; this, coupled with the nearly 40 million Americans already diagnosed with anxiety disorders, significantly impacts the job search process for this population, emphasizing the need for greater support and un...

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VW Faces Warning Strike Amid Wage Dispute in Germany

Following failed contract negotiations, the IG Metall union announced a warning strike at Volkswagen plants in Germany on Monday, impacting roughly 120,000 workers due to VW's refusal of a 10% wage increase and threats of layoffs and factory closures.

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Gen Z Collaboration: Bridging Generational Gaps for Societal Progress

A 15-year-old Gen Z leader, Allison Moores, advocates for intergenerational collaboration to leverage Gen Z's unique skills—digital fluency, innovative thinking, and social consciousness—for achieving greater societal impact, as demonstrated by her successful HPV vaccination initiative.

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IG Metall Strikes Hit All VW German Plants

Following failed negotiations on job cuts and salary reductions, IG Metall initiated nationwide warning strikes at all German Volkswagen plants starting December 2nd, 2023, impacting roughly 120,000 employees.

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Major Strikes Hit Volkswagen in Germany Amidst Layoff Threats

On Monday, tens of thousands of Volkswagen workers in Germany launched the largest strikes at the carmaker's domestic operations since 2018, protesting the company's refusal to rule out mass layoffs and plant closures amid declining profits and competition from China.

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UK Incapacity Benefit Claims Rise by One Million Since 2019

The UK has seen a million-person increase in incapacity benefit claims since 2019, costing an extra £13 billion and reaching 10% of the working-age population; mental health issues account for a large proportion of these claims, highlighting the impact of austerity, the pandemic, and the cost of liv...

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German Housing Affordability Improves Slightly, but Challenges Persist

An ING survey reveals that despite rising wages, 22% of Germans find it difficult to pay housing costs, with renters (26%) more affected than homeowners (12%), reflecting Germany's low homeownership rate (48%) and concerns about future housing affordability.

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VW Faces Nationwide Strikes Amidst Restructuring Plans

On December 2nd, 2023, IG Metall initiated nationwide warning strikes at all Volkswagen plants in Germany due to failed wage negotiations where VW proposed job cuts and pay reductions, resulting in temporary production halts across all factories.

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Latino Men's Vote: Economic Concerns Drive Political Choice

Latino men's unexpected support for Donald Trump in the 2020 election stemmed from concerns about the rising cost of living and lack of job opportunities, highlighting the need for economic policies that address these issues and improve their quality of life.

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Mixed Start to German Christmas Retail Season

German retailers experienced a mixed start to the Christmas season in the week before Advent, with larger stores and city center locations performing better than smaller businesses and those in less central areas; while larger stores and those in city centers reported higher satisfaction, almost two...

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