Tag #Worker Rights

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China's Plan to Boost Industrial Workforce by 2035

China plans to cultivate a high-quality industrial workforce by 2035, aiming to produce 65,000 master artisans and improve worker rights, skills, and career development, addressing a current shortage of highly skilled workers.

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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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Amazon Delivery Hubs Hit by Teamsters Strike

Teamsters union-affiliated Amazon delivery drivers launched a strike at seven US delivery hubs on Thursday, impacting operations in major cities. The workers are demanding better wages, benefits, and working conditions, while Amazon disputes their employment status and claims no operational impact.

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Mexico's Infonavit Reform: Increased Government Control and Transparency Concerns

Mexico's Senate approved a controversial Infonavit reform, changing fund usage and increasing government control, sparking concerns about transparency and worker representation; the reform awaits Chamber of Deputies approval in 2025.

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Amazon Workers Plan Christmas Strikes Amid Contract Dispute

Thousands of Amazon workers represented by the Teamsters union plan strikes across the US starting December 21, protesting Amazon's refusal to negotiate a contract after union election wins at multiple facilities, including the first unionized Amazon warehouse in the US.

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Spanish Supreme Court Mandates Pre-Dismissal Hearings

Spain's Supreme Court mandated pre-dismissal hearings for disciplinary firings, reversing a 37-year-old precedent and requiring employers to hear employee defenses before dismissal, impacting employment law significantly, with potential fines up to €7,500 per violation for non-compliance.

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Starbucks Workers Stage Nationwide Strike Amid Contract Dispute

Starbucks workers in major US cities are staging a five-day strike due to unmet contract commitments from the company, including allegations of unfair labor practices and disagreements over wages, potentially affecting holiday season sales.

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Teleperformance Greece Faces Accusations of Union Busting Through Contract Terminations"

In Greece, Teleperformance is accused of retaliatory contract terminations against approximately 30 union members, including its vice-president, following union demands for better wages and working conditions, prompting strikes and legal action.

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Amazon Delivery Drivers Strike Over Pay, Conditions

Thousands of Amazon delivery drivers across the US went on strike on Thursday, protesting for better pay, working conditions, and recognition as company employees, despite being contracted through third-party Delivery Service Partners. The Teamsters union, representing thousands of these drivers, co...

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Amazon to Settle Lawsuit from Delivery Drivers Over Unpaid Wages

Amazon is settling a lawsuit brought by delivery drivers who claimed they were misclassified as independent contractors, potentially costing the company up to £140 million in compensation for unpaid wages and benefits.

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Retailers' Use of Gig Apps Raises Concerns Over Christmas Staffing

High-street retailers are increasingly using gig apps to hire freelance shop assistants for Christmas, raising concerns about workers' rights and the circumvention of labor laws, as highlighted by the TUC.

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"Woolworths strike costs $50 million, leaves shelves empty"

"A strike by 1500 Woolworths warehouse workers in Victoria has caused $50 million in lost sales and empty shelves in stores, due to a new performance management system seen as excessive by the union. The strike, which began November 21st, highlights broader concerns about worker treatment in the war...

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