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Australia Criminalizes Intentional Wage Theft
Australia's new wage theft laws, effective January 1, 2024, criminalize intentional underpayment of workers, with penalties including up to 10 years jail for bosses and fines exceeding $8 million for companies; the laws target deliberate offenses, not honest mistakes.
Australia Criminalizes Intentional Wage Theft
Australia's new wage theft laws, effective January 1, 2024, criminalize intentional underpayment of workers, with penalties including up to 10 years jail for bosses and fines exceeding $8 million for companies; the laws target deliberate offenses, not honest mistakes.
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48% Bias Score
Spain Reduces Work Week Amid Employer Opposition
The Spanish government reached an agreement with unions to reduce the work week to 37.5 hours, but faces employer opposition and parliamentary uncertainty; the reform, impacting nearly 12 million private sector workers, aims to improve workers' well-being.
Spain Reduces Work Week Amid Employer Opposition
The Spanish government reached an agreement with unions to reduce the work week to 37.5 hours, but faces employer opposition and parliamentary uncertainty; the reform, impacting nearly 12 million private sector workers, aims to improve workers' well-being.
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44% Bias Score
35,000 Protest in Madrid Against Potential Collapse of Spanish Public Health System
Approximately 35,000 Spanish public workers protested in Madrid on December 16th against the potential collapse of the Muface mutual health system due to stalled negotiations between the government and insurance companies over a premium increase, impacting 1.5 million individuals and their families'...
35,000 Protest in Madrid Against Potential Collapse of Spanish Public Health System
Approximately 35,000 Spanish public workers protested in Madrid on December 16th against the potential collapse of the Muface mutual health system due to stalled negotiations between the government and insurance companies over a premium increase, impacting 1.5 million individuals and their families'...
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52% Bias Score
Australian Unions Plan Political Shift, Threatening Labor's Electoral Prospects
Eighty union leaders, angered by the Albanese government's administration of the construction union and feeling ignored by the Labor party, are meeting in Canberra to plan a new political strategy, potentially shifting support to independent and minor parties and demanding stronger workplace reforms...
Australian Unions Plan Political Shift, Threatening Labor's Electoral Prospects
Eighty union leaders, angered by the Albanese government's administration of the construction union and feeling ignored by the Labor party, are meeting in Canberra to plan a new political strategy, potentially shifting support to independent and minor parties and demanding stronger workplace reforms...
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44% Bias Score
Berlin Protest Against 3 Billion Euro Social Welfare Cuts
On December 5th, 2024, approximately 5,000 people protested in Berlin against the planned 3 billion Euro social welfare cuts in the 2025 budget, organized by unions and welfare associations, resulting in a partially successful effort to reduce cuts by 48 million Euro.
Berlin Protest Against 3 Billion Euro Social Welfare Cuts
On December 5th, 2024, approximately 5,000 people protested in Berlin against the planned 3 billion Euro social welfare cuts in the 2025 budget, organized by unions and welfare associations, resulting in a partially successful effort to reduce cuts by 48 million Euro.
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40% Bias Score
Wisconsin Judge Overturns Act 10, Reigniting Labor Battle
A Wisconsin judge overturned the state's 2011 Act 10, which restricted collective bargaining for public employees, sparking immediate appeals and raising questions about the state Supreme Court's upcoming election.
Wisconsin Judge Overturns Act 10, Reigniting Labor Battle
A Wisconsin judge overturned the state's 2011 Act 10, which restricted collective bargaining for public employees, sparking immediate appeals and raising questions about the state Supreme Court's upcoming election.
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32% Bias Score
Volkswagen Agrees to 35,000 Job Cuts in Germany
Volkswagen and German unions reached a deal to avoid strikes, resulting in 35,000 job cuts in Germany and plant restructuring, including relocation of some production to Mexico, to improve competitiveness against Chinese rivals and secure €15 billion in annual savings.
Volkswagen Agrees to 35,000 Job Cuts in Germany
Volkswagen and German unions reached a deal to avoid strikes, resulting in 35,000 job cuts in Germany and plant restructuring, including relocation of some production to Mexico, to improve competitiveness against Chinese rivals and secure €15 billion in annual savings.
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52% Bias Score
Spanish Unions and Government Agree on Reduced Work Hours Despite Business Opposition
Spain's Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Díaz announced an agreement with unions for reduced work hours, despite opposition from the Ministry of Economy and the CEOE, citing increased productivity as justification and aiming for broader worker inclusion.
Spanish Unions and Government Agree on Reduced Work Hours Despite Business Opposition
Spain's Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Díaz announced an agreement with unions for reduced work hours, despite opposition from the Ministry of Economy and the CEOE, citing increased productivity as justification and aiming for broader worker inclusion.
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56% Bias Score
German Strike Pay Remains Tax-Exempt
In Germany, striking employees don't receive wages but may get tax-exempt strike pay from unions, a policy unchanged since a 1990 Federal Fiscal Court ruling. This pay is not considered work compensation, unlike other benefits.
German Strike Pay Remains Tax-Exempt
In Germany, striking employees don't receive wages but may get tax-exempt strike pay from unions, a policy unchanged since a 1990 Federal Fiscal Court ruling. This pay is not considered work compensation, unlike other benefits.
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32% Bias Score
Widespread Protests in France Against Government Budget Cuts and Working Conditions
Tens of thousands of French citizens protested on Thursday against government budget cuts impacting public services, following a no-confidence vote on the social security budget; proposed cuts include reducing paid sick leave and risk thousands of job losses, notably in education.
Widespread Protests in France Against Government Budget Cuts and Working Conditions
Tens of thousands of French citizens protested on Thursday against government budget cuts impacting public services, following a no-confidence vote on the social security budget; proposed cuts include reducing paid sick leave and risk thousands of job losses, notably in education.
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32% Bias Score
Wisconsin Judge Overturns Act 10, Reigniting Labor Rights Battle
A Wisconsin judge overturned Act 10, a 2011 law restricting collective bargaining for most public employees, setting off another round of legal battles and reigniting the debate over labor rights in the state.
Wisconsin Judge Overturns Act 10, Reigniting Labor Rights Battle
A Wisconsin judge overturned Act 10, a 2011 law restricting collective bargaining for most public employees, setting off another round of legal battles and reigniting the debate over labor rights in the state.
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28% Bias Score
Germany Faces Contentious Public Sector Wage Negotiations
Upcoming labor negotiations in Germany's public sector are expected to be contentious, with unions demanding significant wage increases while employers cite financial constraints. The outcome will have far-reaching implications for the German economy and public services.
Germany Faces Contentious Public Sector Wage Negotiations
Upcoming labor negotiations in Germany's public sector are expected to be contentious, with unions demanding significant wage increases while employers cite financial constraints. The outcome will have far-reaching implications for the German economy and public services.
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48% Bias Score
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