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German Rail Union Demands 7.6% Pay Raise, Threatens April Strike

The German railway union EVG is demanding a 7.6% pay raise, a 2.6% shift allowance, and a 500 euro bonus for its 192,000 members, leading to early negotiations with Deutsche Bahn to avoid disruption under a potential new government.

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Victorian Firefighters Threaten to Ground 30 Trucks Over Safety Concerns

Victorian firefighters are threatening to remove up to 30 fire trucks from service due to safety concerns over an aging fleet, escalating their dispute with the state government and potentially impacting emergency response capabilities during the fire season. A recent incident where a truck's water ...

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Audi Brussels Plant Closure: €300 Million Severance Deal Reached

Audi's Brussels plant, which produced the Q8 e-tron, closed after failed negotiations and worker protests, resulting in a €300 million severance package for approximately 3,000 employees; the EU's delayed response highlights broader issues within the European automotive industry.

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Ulster University Study Exposes Classroom Assistant Pay and Working Condition Crisis

A new study of almost 1,500 classroom assistants (CAs) in Northern Ireland reveals widespread dissatisfaction with pay and working conditions, including pay inequities and a high prevalence of temporary contracts, potentially impacting the quality of education for students with special educational n...

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Deutsche Bahn faces union strike threat amid wage negotiations

The Eisenbahn- und Verkehrsgewerkschaft (EVG) union is starting negotiations with Deutsche Bahn (DB) for a 7.6% pay raise and other benefits for 192,000 employees, threatening strikes if demands aren't met by late March. The upcoming federal election adds pressure, as the Union party wants to break ...

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Spain to Reduce Maximum Workweek to 37.5 Hours

Spain's government is fast-tracking a bill to reduce the maximum workweek to 37.5 hours by December 31, 2025, including provisions for part-time contracts and digital disconnection rights, following an agreement with unions but excluding the CEOE.

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Trump's NLRB Firings Cripple Agency, Impacting Worker Rights

President Trump fired National Labor Relations Board General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo and board member Gwynne Wilcox, leaving the agency unable to function due to lack of quorum, impacting workers' rights and creating legal challenges.

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Spain's Youth Unemployment Crisis Costs 2.27% of GDP

A new report reveals that Spain's youth unemployment costs the country 2.27% of its GDP, hindering job creation and economic growth due to a mismatch between education and labor market needs, inefficient employment policies, and a high proportion of small businesses.

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European Teacher Salaries Show Wide Disparities, Raising Concerns

A new report reveals significant disparities in European teacher salaries, with real wages declining in 10 of 22 countries between 2015 and 2023, leading to concerns about teacher shortages and the quality of education.

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France: Surge in Contract Teachers Amidst Teacher Shortage

The number of contract teachers in French secondary schools has risen by 40% since 2012, reaching 10% of the total, due to teacher shortages and a less attractive profession; this raises concerns about educational quality.

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Bavarian Sick Days Stable, But Mental Health Issues Rise

Data from the DAK health insurance shows that while the total number of sick days among employed Bavarians remained relatively stable in 2024, a significant decrease in respiratory and musculoskeletal issues was offset by an 8.5 percent increase in mental health-related absences.

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EVG Union Begins Wage Talks with Deutsche Bahn Amidst Uncertainty and Potential Strikes

The Eisenbahn- und Verkehrsgewerkschaft (EVG) union begins wage negotiations with Deutsche Bahn (DB) today, demanding a 7.6% pay raise, a 2.6% shift allowance, a €500 bonus, and job security for its 192,000 members; strikes are possible from April 1st if no agreement is reached before the current co...

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