

German Public Sector Strike Action to Escalate After Failed Wage Talks
German federal and municipal workers are planning widespread strikes before the upcoming election due to stalled wage negotiations, with no offer made by employers, affecting daycare, transport, waste disposal, and more.
German Public Sector Strike Action to Escalate After Failed Wage Talks
German federal and municipal workers are planning widespread strikes before the upcoming election due to stalled wage negotiations, with no offer made by employers, affecting daycare, transport, waste disposal, and more.
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44% Bias Score


Coalition Plans Major Australian Public Service Cuts
The Australian Coalition plans to cut approximately 30,000 public service jobs if elected, reversing the Labor government's increase and potentially leading to service disruptions and increased costs from outsourcing.
Coalition Plans Major Australian Public Service Cuts
The Australian Coalition plans to cut approximately 30,000 public service jobs if elected, reversing the Labor government's increase and potentially leading to service disruptions and increased costs from outsourcing.
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52% Bias Score


Trump Administration Initiates Sweeping Federal Layoffs
President Trump ordered the dismissal of 220,000 probationary federal workers and plans further cuts across multiple agencies, potentially impacting 200,000 more, following a voluntary buyout program and under the influence of Elon Musk's advocacy for significant government downsizing.
Trump Administration Initiates Sweeping Federal Layoffs
President Trump ordered the dismissal of 220,000 probationary federal workers and plans further cuts across multiple agencies, potentially impacting 200,000 more, following a voluntary buyout program and under the influence of Elon Musk's advocacy for significant government downsizing.
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52% Bias Score


Spanish Union Sues Insurers Over Public Employee Healthcare Suspension
The CSIF union is suing DKV, Adeslas, and Asisa for suspending healthcare to 1.5 million Spanish public employees and their families due to a delayed contract renewal with Muface, despite a temporary extension until March 2025.
Spanish Union Sues Insurers Over Public Employee Healthcare Suspension
The CSIF union is suing DKV, Adeslas, and Asisa for suspending healthcare to 1.5 million Spanish public employees and their families due to a delayed contract renewal with Muface, despite a temporary extension until March 2025.
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44% Bias Score


Verdi Calls for Second Warning Strike in Lübeck over Public Sector Pay and Staffing
The Verdi union in Schleswig-Holstein called for a second warning strike in Lübeck and surrounding areas on Thursday due to a lack of acceptable counter-proposals from employers regarding staff shortages and pay in the public sector. The strike affects numerous public services including daycares, se...
Verdi Calls for Second Warning Strike in Lübeck over Public Sector Pay and Staffing
The Verdi union in Schleswig-Holstein called for a second warning strike in Lübeck and surrounding areas on Thursday due to a lack of acceptable counter-proposals from employers regarding staff shortages and pay in the public sector. The strike affects numerous public services including daycares, se...
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40% Bias Score


Metropolitan Police Staff Strike Over Hybrid Work Policy
Over 300 Metropolitan Police staff in the UK launched a two-week strike on February 4th, 2024, protesting a new policy mandating increased in-office work and threatening pay cuts for non-compliance, impacting back-office functions and potentially uniformed officer deployments.
Metropolitan Police Staff Strike Over Hybrid Work Policy
Over 300 Metropolitan Police staff in the UK launched a two-week strike on February 4th, 2024, protesting a new policy mandating increased in-office work and threatening pay cuts for non-compliance, impacting back-office functions and potentially uniformed officer deployments.
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40% Bias Score

UDEF Investigates Alleged Exam Manipulation in Granada Local Police Recruitment
Following reports of manipulated audio recordings suggesting irregularities in the 2022 Granada local police exams, a UDEF search of the local police headquarters initiated an investigation into multiple municipalities.

UDEF Investigates Alleged Exam Manipulation in Granada Local Police Recruitment
Following reports of manipulated audio recordings suggesting irregularities in the 2022 Granada local police exams, a UDEF search of the local police headquarters initiated an investigation into multiple municipalities.
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40% Bias Score

German Public Sector Strike Disrupts Brandenburg Services
On February 20, 2023, a warning strike in Brandenburg, Germany, affected childcare, waste collection, and winter services due to nationwide public sector wage negotiations. Unions Verdi and Beamtenbund demand an 8 percent pay increase or €350 more monthly and €200 more for apprentices, while employe...

German Public Sector Strike Disrupts Brandenburg Services
On February 20, 2023, a warning strike in Brandenburg, Germany, affected childcare, waste collection, and winter services due to nationwide public sector wage negotiations. Unions Verdi and Beamtenbund demand an 8 percent pay increase or €350 more monthly and €200 more for apprentices, while employe...
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36% Bias Score

Schleswig-Holstein Public Service Strike Disrupts Key Services in Kiel and Brunsbüttel
A strike by Verdi union members in Schleswig-Holstein on Thursday shut down numerous public services in Kiel and Brunsbüttel, including locks, administrative offices, and transportation, due to demands for an 8 percent pay raise or €350 more monthly, highlighting concerns about worker appreciation a...

Schleswig-Holstein Public Service Strike Disrupts Key Services in Kiel and Brunsbüttel
A strike by Verdi union members in Schleswig-Holstein on Thursday shut down numerous public services in Kiel and Brunsbüttel, including locks, administrative offices, and transportation, due to demands for an 8 percent pay raise or €350 more monthly, highlighting concerns about worker appreciation a...
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44% Bias Score

NI Teachers Reject 5.5% Pay Offer, Action Short of Strike Planned
Northern Ireland teachers rejected a 5.5% pay offer for 2024/25, leading to action short of a strike starting February 10th due to contentious terms regarding workload and industrial action; the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) was the only union to accept the offer.

NI Teachers Reject 5.5% Pay Offer, Action Short of Strike Planned
Northern Ireland teachers rejected a 5.5% pay offer for 2024/25, leading to action short of a strike starting February 10th due to contentious terms regarding workload and industrial action; the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) was the only union to accept the offer.
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36% Bias Score

Greece Raises Public Sector Pension Contributions by 2.7%
Starting January 1, 2025, Greek public sector lawyers, engineers, and healthcare workers will face a 2.7% rise in supplementary pension and lump-sum benefit contributions (EFKA/TEKA), reaching up to €65.25 monthly, with employers sharing some costs; the adjustment reflects 2024's average inflation.

Greece Raises Public Sector Pension Contributions by 2.7%
Starting January 1, 2025, Greek public sector lawyers, engineers, and healthcare workers will face a 2.7% rise in supplementary pension and lump-sum benefit contributions (EFKA/TEKA), reaching up to €65.25 monthly, with employers sharing some costs; the adjustment reflects 2024's average inflation.
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32% Bias Score

Munich Unions Demand Wage Increases, Threaten Strikes
Labor unions in Munich, including Verdi, EVG, IG Metall, and NGG, are demanding significant wage increases and improved benefits across various sectors, with potential strikes planned for February and March due to high inflation and affordability challenges.

Munich Unions Demand Wage Increases, Threaten Strikes
Labor unions in Munich, including Verdi, EVG, IG Metall, and NGG, are demanding significant wage increases and improved benefits across various sectors, with potential strikes planned for February and March due to high inflation and affordability challenges.
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40% Bias Score