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Australia Overhauls Environment Act, Boosts Worker Mobility
Australia's new environment minister faces the challenge of updating the Environment Protection Act amidst lobbying from mining and environmental groups; concurrently, a government proposal to ban non-compete agreements will impact up to 3 million workers.
Australia Overhauls Environment Act, Boosts Worker Mobility
Australia's new environment minister faces the challenge of updating the Environment Protection Act amidst lobbying from mining and environmental groups; concurrently, a government proposal to ban non-compete agreements will impact up to 3 million workers.
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28% Bias Score
German Unions Demand Eight-Hour Workday, Stronger Worker Protections
The German Trade Union Confederation (DGB) is demanding an eight-hour workday, stronger worker protections, and increased investment in infrastructure, highlighting concerns about overwork, low pay, and the need for social cohesion in Germany.
German Unions Demand Eight-Hour Workday, Stronger Worker Protections
The German Trade Union Confederation (DGB) is demanding an eight-hour workday, stronger worker protections, and increased investment in infrastructure, highlighting concerns about overwork, low pay, and the need for social cohesion in Germany.
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56% Bias Score
NSW Workers' Compensation Scheme Faces Collapse Amidst Psychological Injury Claim Surge
NSW Premier Chris Minns announced the state's workers' compensation scheme is unsustainable due to a surge in psychological injury claims, proposing a 30% whole person impairment threshold for lump sum payments, sparking conflict with unions who warn this will effectively end the scheme for many wor...
NSW Workers' Compensation Scheme Faces Collapse Amidst Psychological Injury Claim Surge
NSW Premier Chris Minns announced the state's workers' compensation scheme is unsustainable due to a surge in psychological injury claims, proposing a 30% whole person impairment threshold for lump sum payments, sparking conflict with unions who warn this will effectively end the scheme for many wor...
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52% Bias Score
Spain to Reduce Maximum Workday to 37.5 Hours
Spain's Council of Ministers will approve a bill next Tuesday to reduce the maximum legal workday to 37.5 hours per week, starting January 1st, 2026, impacting all sectors; this includes changes to time tracking, digital disconnection rights, and increased sanctions for non-compliance.
Spain to Reduce Maximum Workday to 37.5 Hours
Spain's Council of Ministers will approve a bill next Tuesday to reduce the maximum legal workday to 37.5 hours per week, starting January 1st, 2026, impacting all sectors; this includes changes to time tracking, digital disconnection rights, and increased sanctions for non-compliance.
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40% Bias Score
Madrid Health Minister Disputes Report on Primary Care Shortages
Madrid's health minister criticizes a report showing 11.2% of the population lacks a doctor or pediatrician, while the regional government highlights a 7% increase in primary care staff over two years, and blames the central government for insufficient funding.
Madrid Health Minister Disputes Report on Primary Care Shortages
Madrid's health minister criticizes a report showing 11.2% of the population lacks a doctor or pediatrician, while the regional government highlights a 7% increase in primary care staff over two years, and blames the central government for insufficient funding.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Executive Order Eliminates Collective Bargaining Rights for Federal Workers
President Trump's new executive order eliminates collective bargaining rights for federal employees in over a dozen agencies, citing national security concerns; unions are suing, claiming retaliation and asserting this will harm worker morale and public services.
Trump Executive Order Eliminates Collective Bargaining Rights for Federal Workers
President Trump's new executive order eliminates collective bargaining rights for federal employees in over a dozen agencies, citing national security concerns; unions are suing, claiming retaliation and asserting this will harm worker morale and public services.
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40% Bias Score
US and China Reduce Tariffs for 90 Days Amidst Manufacturing Revival Efforts
The US and China temporarily lowered tariffs on each other's goods for 90 days, causing a stock market surge, while the stated goal is to revive the American manufacturing base, which employed over 25% of workers in 1970 but only about 8% today.
US and China Reduce Tariffs for 90 Days Amidst Manufacturing Revival Efforts
The US and China temporarily lowered tariffs on each other's goods for 90 days, causing a stock market surge, while the stated goal is to revive the American manufacturing base, which employed over 25% of workers in 1970 but only about 8% today.
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64% Bias Score
Spain to Review Bill Reducing Maximum Work Week
After months of negotiations, Spain's Council of Ministers will review next week a bill to reduce the maximum work week to 37.5 hours, including mandatory digital timekeeping and stricter penalties for non-compliance; the employers' association strongly opposes it.
Spain to Review Bill Reducing Maximum Work Week
After months of negotiations, Spain's Council of Ministers will review next week a bill to reduce the maximum work week to 37.5 hours, including mandatory digital timekeeping and stricter penalties for non-compliance; the employers' association strongly opposes it.
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44% Bias Score
French Bill to Allow Businesses to Operate on May 1st Faces Union Opposition
Two French senators proposed a bill allowing certain businesses to operate on May 1st, prompting strong opposition from the CGT union who considers it an attack on workers' rights. The bill aims to address concerns around recent labor inspections targeting bakers working during the holiday.
French Bill to Allow Businesses to Operate on May 1st Faces Union Opposition
Two French senators proposed a bill allowing certain businesses to operate on May 1st, prompting strong opposition from the CGT union who considers it an attack on workers' rights. The bill aims to address concerns around recent labor inspections targeting bakers working during the holiday.
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52% Bias Score
Scottish Water Strike: Two-Day Walkout Over Pay Dispute
Scottish Water faces a two-day strike from midnight on Tuesday and Wednesday, impacting essential services due to a pay dispute between three unions and the publicly-owned company over a decade of real-term pay cuts, despite an improved pay offer.
Scottish Water Strike: Two-Day Walkout Over Pay Dispute
Scottish Water faces a two-day strike from midnight on Tuesday and Wednesday, impacting essential services due to a pay dispute between three unions and the publicly-owned company over a decade of real-term pay cuts, despite an improved pay offer.
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12% Bias Score
French Unions Reject €40 Billion Budget Cuts, Demand Tax Increases
French labor unions strongly oppose the government's plan to cut €40 billion from the 2026 budget, calling for increased taxes on corporations and high-income earners instead of further public spending cuts, citing record corporate subsidies and dividend payouts as potential sources of revenue.
French Unions Reject €40 Billion Budget Cuts, Demand Tax Increases
French labor unions strongly oppose the government's plan to cut €40 billion from the 2026 budget, calling for increased taxes on corporations and high-income earners instead of further public spending cuts, citing record corporate subsidies and dividend payouts as potential sources of revenue.
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60% Bias Score
UK Government to Slash £2.2 Billion from Civil Service Budget
The UK government will cut the civil service budget by £2.2 billion annually by 2029-30, a 15% reduction in administrative budgets, leading to potential job losses and concerns about service delivery, according to unions.
UK Government to Slash £2.2 Billion from Civil Service Budget
The UK government will cut the civil service budget by £2.2 billion annually by 2029-30, a 15% reduction in administrative budgets, leading to potential job losses and concerns about service delivery, according to unions.
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48% Bias Score
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