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Spanish Unions Rally for Stalled Workday Reduction Bill
Spain's CC OO and UGT unions rallied over 1,000 delegates in Madrid on Tuesday, demanding public pressure on parliamentarians to pass a stalled workday reduction bill, facing opposition from right-wing parties holding a majority in Congress and planning further mobilization post-summer.
Spanish Unions Rally for Stalled Workday Reduction Bill
Spain's CC OO and UGT unions rallied over 1,000 delegates in Madrid on Tuesday, demanding public pressure on parliamentarians to pass a stalled workday reduction bill, facing opposition from right-wing parties holding a majority in Congress and planning further mobilization post-summer.
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48% Bias Score
Delay of Spanish 37.5-Hour Workday Bill Sparks Union Opposition
The Spanish government postponed the parliamentary debate on a bill reducing the maximum legal workday to 37.5 hours until after summer, due to ongoing negotiations with Junts per Catalunya and the current political climate; major unions UGT and CC OO strongly oppose this delay, citing negative impa...
Delay of Spanish 37.5-Hour Workday Bill Sparks Union Opposition
The Spanish government postponed the parliamentary debate on a bill reducing the maximum legal workday to 37.5 hours until after summer, due to ongoing negotiations with Junts per Catalunya and the current political climate; major unions UGT and CC OO strongly oppose this delay, citing negative impa...
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44% Bias Score
Welsh School Support Staff Paid Below Minimum Wage
In Wales, some school support staff earn less than minimum wage due to salary structure inconsistencies and regional pay differences, leading to financial hardship and use of food banks; the Welsh government plans to improve their recognition and support.
Welsh School Support Staff Paid Below Minimum Wage
In Wales, some school support staff earn less than minimum wage due to salary structure inconsistencies and regional pay differences, leading to financial hardship and use of food banks; the Welsh government plans to improve their recognition and support.
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52% Bias Score
Mexico Grants Labor Rights to Digital Platform Workers
Mexico's landmark June 22nd labor reform grants digital platform workers (approx. 700,000) rights like social security, pensions, bonuses, and housing loans if they earn at least one minimum monthly wage on a single platform; the reform maintains flexible work arrangements while ensuring basic worke...
Mexico Grants Labor Rights to Digital Platform Workers
Mexico's landmark June 22nd labor reform grants digital platform workers (approx. 700,000) rights like social security, pensions, bonuses, and housing loans if they earn at least one minimum monthly wage on a single platform; the reform maintains flexible work arrangements while ensuring basic worke...
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52% Bias Score
UK to Ban NDAs Hiding Workplace Harassment
The UK government will ban Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) used to silence victims of workplace harassment and discrimination, reversing its prior stance and fulfilling a campaign pledge; the amendment to the Employment Rights Bill will be debated in the House of Lords next week.
UK to Ban NDAs Hiding Workplace Harassment
The UK government will ban Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) used to silence victims of workplace harassment and discrimination, reversing its prior stance and fulfilling a campaign pledge; the amendment to the Employment Rights Bill will be debated in the House of Lords next week.
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40% Bias Score
KRT TV Employees Strike Over Unpaid Salaries in Turkey
KRT TV employees in Turkey have stopped working due to unpaid salaries and meal allowances since March 28th, 2023, impacting over 150 employees and raising concerns about press freedom and the public's right to information; the channel's management has apologized and promised to create a payment pla...
KRT TV Employees Strike Over Unpaid Salaries in Turkey
KRT TV employees in Turkey have stopped working due to unpaid salaries and meal allowances since March 28th, 2023, impacting over 150 employees and raising concerns about press freedom and the public's right to information; the channel's management has apologized and promised to create a payment pla...
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28% Bias Score
42 Million EU Workers Could Not Afford a Week's Vacation in 2023
In 2023, 15% of EU workers (42 million) could not afford a week's vacation, a 1% increase from 2022, with significant disparities between member states and a strong correlation between vacation poverty and lower net annual income.
42 Million EU Workers Could Not Afford a Week's Vacation in 2023
In 2023, 15% of EU workers (42 million) could not afford a week's vacation, a 1% increase from 2022, with significant disparities between member states and a strong correlation between vacation poverty and lower net annual income.
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28% Bias Score
Spain's Unfair Dismissal System Faces Legal Challenge
Spain faces legal challenges due to its unfair dismissal system, violating the European Social Charter according to two CEDS rulings against Spain, following complaints from UGT and CCOO, prompting calls for legal reform before a July 16th Supreme Court ruling.
Spain's Unfair Dismissal System Faces Legal Challenge
Spain faces legal challenges due to its unfair dismissal system, violating the European Social Charter according to two CEDS rulings against Spain, following complaints from UGT and CCOO, prompting calls for legal reform before a July 16th Supreme Court ruling.
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56% Bias Score
Unite Threatens Labour Disaffiliation Over Birmingham Bin Strike
Unite, Labour's biggest union funder, threatens disaffiliation after suspending Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and Birmingham council leader John Cotton over the handling of a bin strike, citing disagreements over workers' rights and Labour's policies.
Unite Threatens Labour Disaffiliation Over Birmingham Bin Strike
Unite, Labour's biggest union funder, threatens disaffiliation after suspending Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and Birmingham council leader John Cotton over the handling of a bin strike, citing disagreements over workers' rights and Labour's policies.
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44% Bias Score
Turkish Greenhouse Workers Fired After Unionization Attempt
Six women were fired from Queen Seracılık in İzmir, Turkey, after unionizing with BTO-SEN, citing threats, unfair treatment, and inconsistent dismissal reasons, despite a court ruling in their favor; the incident highlights broader concerns about worker rights in Turkey.
Turkish Greenhouse Workers Fired After Unionization Attempt
Six women were fired from Queen Seracılık in İzmir, Turkey, after unionizing with BTO-SEN, citing threats, unfair treatment, and inconsistent dismissal reasons, despite a court ruling in their favor; the incident highlights broader concerns about worker rights in Turkey.
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52% Bias Score
Amazon Remains Banned from EU Parliament Following Worker Rights Hearing Refusal
The European Parliament upheld its ban on Amazon's access after the company failed to send a senior manager to a hearing on worker conditions, prompting calls for stronger measures including contract reviews and termination.
Amazon Remains Banned from EU Parliament Following Worker Rights Hearing Refusal
The European Parliament upheld its ban on Amazon's access after the company failed to send a senior manager to a hearing on worker conditions, prompting calls for stronger measures including contract reviews and termination.
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48% Bias Score
AKP Mayor Accused of Assaulting Municipal Worker in Turkey
Altindağ Mayor Veysel Tiryaki, an AKP member, is accused of assaulting municipal worker Muhammed Sadık Erdoğan, who claims he was beaten and threatened with death, following previous violent clashes with workers protesting unfair labor practices and low wages.
AKP Mayor Accused of Assaulting Municipal Worker in Turkey
Altindağ Mayor Veysel Tiryaki, an AKP member, is accused of assaulting municipal worker Muhammed Sadık Erdoğan, who claims he was beaten and threatened with death, following previous violent clashes with workers protesting unfair labor practices and low wages.
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52% Bias Score
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