Spain Approves Bill to Reduce Workweek to 37.5 Hours, Faces Uncertain Parliamentary Path
The Spanish government approved a bill reducing the maximum legal workweek to 37.5 hours without pay cuts, despite facing parliamentary challenges from opposition parties and business groups; the bill's passage is uncertain.
Spain Approves Bill to Reduce Workweek to 37.5 Hours, Faces Uncertain Parliamentary Path
The Spanish government approved a bill reducing the maximum legal workweek to 37.5 hours without pay cuts, despite facing parliamentary challenges from opposition parties and business groups; the bill's passage is uncertain.
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44% 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
Sydney Trains Face Severe Disruptions Amid Union Bans and Storm Damage
Sydney's train network faces severe disruptions due to union work bans and storm damage, with over 130 services cancelled this morning and ongoing delays expected across multiple lines; the government's pay offer has been rejected, and further storms are predicted.
Sydney Trains Face Severe Disruptions Amid Union Bans and Storm Damage
Sydney's train network faces severe disruptions due to union work bans and storm damage, with over 130 services cancelled this morning and ongoing delays expected across multiple lines; the government's pay offer has been rejected, and further storms are predicted.
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40% Bias Score
BC Government Imposes Hiring Freeze Amidst Record Deficit
Facing a record \$9-billion deficit, the British Columbia government implemented an immediate hiring freeze for most civil service positions, excluding essential frontline roles, ahead of upcoming union contract negotiations.
BC Government Imposes Hiring Freeze Amidst Record Deficit
Facing a record \$9-billion deficit, the British Columbia government implemented an immediate hiring freeze for most civil service positions, excluding essential frontline roles, ahead of upcoming union contract negotiations.
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48% Bias Score
Canada Postal Strike Disrupts Mail Services
A major strike by postal workers in Canada disrupts mail services and highlights the financial challenges faced by Canada Post.
Canada Postal Strike Disrupts Mail Services
A major strike by postal workers in Canada disrupts mail services and highlights the financial challenges faced by Canada Post.
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40% Bias Score
Walmart and Costco Raise Retail Worker Pay Significantly
Walmart increased store manager salaries to $620,000 yearly, and Costco raised non-union hourly worker pay to $30, exceeding the national average of $16, amid broader economic uncertainty and layoffs.
Walmart and Costco Raise Retail Worker Pay Significantly
Walmart increased store manager salaries to $620,000 yearly, and Costco raised non-union hourly worker pay to $30, exceeding the national average of $16, amid broader economic uncertainty and layoffs.
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36% Bias Score
Ontario Collective Bargaining Negotiations Hit Record Lengths in 2024
Ontario's 2024 collective bargaining negotiations averaged 13.3 months, a sharp increase from previous years, due to increased union demands, government budget constraints, and more contentious bargaining, as evidenced by the Canada Post strike and the Best Theratronics strike.
Ontario Collective Bargaining Negotiations Hit Record Lengths in 2024
Ontario's 2024 collective bargaining negotiations averaged 13.3 months, a sharp increase from previous years, due to increased union demands, government budget constraints, and more contentious bargaining, as evidenced by the Canada Post strike and the Best Theratronics strike.
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28% Bias Score
Spain's 37.5-Hour Workday Plan Faces Uncertain Future
The Spanish government and unions reached an agreement to reduce the maximum legal workday to 37.5 hours by 2025, but the deal excludes employers and faces an uncertain path to parliamentary approval, with potential modifications and delays.
Spain's 37.5-Hour Workday Plan Faces Uncertain Future
The Spanish government and unions reached an agreement to reduce the maximum legal workday to 37.5 hours by 2025, but the deal excludes employers and faces an uncertain path to parliamentary approval, with potential modifications and delays.
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36% Bias Score
Forced Return to Office for Federal Employees Sparks Debate
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's proposal to force federal employees back to the office faces criticism due to its potential negative consequences for employment, government services, and employee morale.
Forced Return to Office for Federal Employees Sparks Debate
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's proposal to force federal employees back to the office faces criticism due to its potential negative consequences for employment, government services, and employee morale.
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40% Bias Score
BC Port Lockout: Negotiations Resume
A labor dispute at British Columbia's ports causes a lockout, halting container shipping. Negotiations resume, but key issues remain unresolved.
BC Port Lockout: Negotiations Resume
A labor dispute at British Columbia's ports causes a lockout, halting container shipping. Negotiations resume, but key issues remain unresolved.
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0% Bias Score