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Average Wage Earner Cannot Afford Median House Price in Australia
Despite recent interest rate cuts and first home buyer policies, the average Australian wage earner cannot afford the median house price in major cities; Sydney's median is nearly $1.7 million, while an average wage earner can only borrow $425,000, highlighting a significant affordability gap worsen...
Average Wage Earner Cannot Afford Median House Price in Australia
Despite recent interest rate cuts and first home buyer policies, the average Australian wage earner cannot afford the median house price in major cities; Sydney's median is nearly $1.7 million, while an average wage earner can only borrow $425,000, highlighting a significant affordability gap worsen...
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44% Bias Score
Greek General Strike Disrupts Public Services Amid Rising Living Costs
A 24-hour general strike paralyzed Greece on Wednesday, halting public transport, flights, and ferries as labor unions demanded higher wages and the restoration of collective bargaining rights, citing the insufficient response to the rising cost of living despite a 35 percent minimum wage increase s...
Greek General Strike Disrupts Public Services Amid Rising Living Costs
A 24-hour general strike paralyzed Greece on Wednesday, halting public transport, flights, and ferries as labor unions demanded higher wages and the restoration of collective bargaining rights, citing the insufficient response to the rising cost of living despite a 35 percent minimum wage increase s...
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40% Bias Score
Japan Achieves Record Wage Increases Without Strikes
Japan's Rengo labor union achieved a record 5.5% average wage increase for seven million workers this year, without strikes, exceeding even the 5.09% increase by smaller businesses, contrasting sharply with frequent labor actions in European countries, and aiming to combat inflation and economic sta...
Japan Achieves Record Wage Increases Without Strikes
Japan's Rengo labor union achieved a record 5.5% average wage increase for seven million workers this year, without strikes, exceeding even the 5.09% increase by smaller businesses, contrasting sharply with frequent labor actions in European countries, and aiming to combat inflation and economic sta...
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56% Bias Score
Greek Workers Face Wage Stagnation Amidst Rising Living Costs
A survey of Greek private sector employees reveals that 60% had no salary increase last year, 88% cut essential food spending, and 58% of renters spend over 40% of income on rent and heating; only 29% are covered by collective bargaining agreements.
Greek Workers Face Wage Stagnation Amidst Rising Living Costs
A survey of Greek private sector employees reveals that 60% had no salary increase last year, 88% cut essential food spending, and 58% of renters spend over 40% of income on rent and heating; only 29% are covered by collective bargaining agreements.
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44% Bias Score
Dutch Mechanics Stage Nationwide Strike for 7% Pay Raise
Approximately 300 auto, motorcycle, and bicycle mechanics across the Netherlands participated in a nationwide strike today, demanding a 7% pay increase and improved working conditions, due to a significant disparity between union demands and the employers' 2.3% offer; the strike has caused significa...
Dutch Mechanics Stage Nationwide Strike for 7% Pay Raise
Approximately 300 auto, motorcycle, and bicycle mechanics across the Netherlands participated in a nationwide strike today, demanding a 7% pay increase and improved working conditions, due to a significant disparity between union demands and the employers' 2.3% offer; the strike has caused significa...
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44% Bias Score
Dutch Wage Growth Outpaces Productivity, Impacting Competitiveness
A Rabobank study reveals a growing gap between wage increases and productivity growth in the Netherlands, impacting international competitiveness; while wages have risen faster than in the Eurozone, productivity growth lags, making Dutch exports 22% more expensive than US products but 13% cheaper th...
Dutch Wage Growth Outpaces Productivity, Impacting Competitiveness
A Rabobank study reveals a growing gap between wage increases and productivity growth in the Netherlands, impacting international competitiveness; while wages have risen faster than in the Eurozone, productivity growth lags, making Dutch exports 22% more expensive than US products but 13% cheaper th...
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48% Bias Score
Japan, U.S. to Hold Ministerial Talks on Tariffs Next Week
Japan and the U.S. will hold ministerial talks next Thursday to discuss President Trump's tariffs, with Japan's Economic Revitalization Minister Akazawa aiming for a broader deal encompassing non-tariff barriers, investment, and energy cooperation.
Japan, U.S. to Hold Ministerial Talks on Tariffs Next Week
Japan and the U.S. will hold ministerial talks next Thursday to discuss President Trump's tariffs, with Japan's Economic Revitalization Minister Akazawa aiming for a broader deal encompassing non-tariff barriers, investment, and energy cooperation.
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0% Bias Score
Contrasting Salary Growth and GDP Projections in Russia
Russia's average monthly nominal salary reached 87,900 rubles in 2024, a 17% increase; however, despite initial predictions of stagnation, some sectors show significant salary growth, while experts debate the sustainability of this trend given low GDP growth projections.
Contrasting Salary Growth and GDP Projections in Russia
Russia's average monthly nominal salary reached 87,900 rubles in 2024, a 17% increase; however, despite initial predictions of stagnation, some sectors show significant salary growth, while experts debate the sustainability of this trend given low GDP growth projections.
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44% Bias Score
EU Minimum Wage Growth: 2015-2025
Between January 2015 and January 2025, the minimum monthly wage in the EU increased significantly, ranging from €551 in Bulgaria to €2,638 in Luxembourg, with Romania showing the highest percentage increase (273%) and Moldova (among candidate countries) at 438%, while France showed the least (24%).
EU Minimum Wage Growth: 2015-2025
Between January 2015 and January 2025, the minimum monthly wage in the EU increased significantly, ranging from €551 in Bulgaria to €2,638 in Luxembourg, with Romania showing the highest percentage increase (273%) and Moldova (among candidate countries) at 438%, while France showed the least (24%).
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16% Bias Score
Japanese Companies Meet Full Wage Demands Amid Inflation and Labor Shortages
Major Japanese companies, including Toyota, fully met their labor unions' wage demands on Wednesday, granting raises of up to $165 per month due to surging prices and chronic labor shortages; this is the highest pay increase in 30 years and follows a trend of record profits for major companies.
Japanese Companies Meet Full Wage Demands Amid Inflation and Labor Shortages
Major Japanese companies, including Toyota, fully met their labor unions' wage demands on Wednesday, granting raises of up to $165 per month due to surging prices and chronic labor shortages; this is the highest pay increase in 30 years and follows a trend of record profits for major companies.
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32% Bias Score
U.S. Dockworkers Ratify Contract, Securing 62% Wage Hike
Over 45,000 U.S. dockworkers ratified a new six-year contract on Tuesday, securing a 62% wage hike, averting potential disruptions until 2030, and increasing the hourly base rate to $63 from $39, resolving a labor dispute that affected 36 major U.S. ports.
U.S. Dockworkers Ratify Contract, Securing 62% Wage Hike
Over 45,000 U.S. dockworkers ratified a new six-year contract on Tuesday, securing a 62% wage hike, averting potential disruptions until 2030, and increasing the hourly base rate to $63 from $39, resolving a labor dispute that affected 36 major U.S. ports.
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36% Bias Score
Greece Lowers Social Security Costs for Overtime
Greece's Ministry of Labor is changing how social security contributions are calculated for overtime, night shifts, and holidays for full-time employees, basing it on the eight-hour workday rate instead of including premiums, thus reducing costs for both employees and employers while maintaining cur...
Greece Lowers Social Security Costs for Overtime
Greece's Ministry of Labor is changing how social security contributions are calculated for overtime, night shifts, and holidays for full-time employees, basing it on the eight-hour workday rate instead of including premiums, thus reducing costs for both employees and employers while maintaining cur...
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40% Bias Score
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