Tag #Working Conditions

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Spanish Doctors Protest New Healthcare Statute"

Spanish doctors are protesting a new government statute that would update their working conditions, focusing on professional classification, salaries, work hours (specifically demanding a reduction from 48 to 35 hours and compensation for on-call shifts), and restrictions on private practice for pub...

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German Union Leader Warns Against Extended Working Hours Amid Mental Health Crisis

Verdi union chief Frank Werneke warns against extending working hours in Germany, citing increased workloads and mental health concerns, particularly in service sectors, referencing a record high of 323 sick days per 100 insured persons due to mental illness in 2023, according to DAK-Gesundheit; he ...

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Dutch Junior Doctor Working Conditions Remain Critical

A survey of 2000 Dutch junior doctors reveals that working conditions haven't improved in 10 years, with 25% experiencing burnout, 33% facing unwanted behavior, and most working six uncompensated overtime hours weekly; De Jonge Specialist calls for systemic change.

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Lidl France Faces Unlimited Strike Amidst Salary and Work Condition Disputes

Five French Lidl unions launched an unlimited strike on February 7th, 2025, demanding a 2% salary increase, improved working conditions, and opposing Sunday openings, following an unsuccessful negotiation and amidst concerns about workload increases due to unfilled positions and deteriorating social...

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Teacher Exodus Looms in North Rhine-Westphalia Amidst Excessive Workloads

A survey of 3,105 teachers in North Rhine-Westphalia found that 38% are considering leaving their jobs due to excessive workloads, with over 40% working 41-50 hours weekly and 37% working over 50 hours, while the government cites 12,000 new hires in the last 36 months as a countermeasure.

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Mexico's 'Silla Law' Mandates Chairs for Standing Jobs

The Mexican Senate unanimously passed the 'Silla Law,' requiring employers to provide chairs or breaks for employees who must stand for long periods, addressing health risks and aiming to improve workplace conditions, particularly for women.

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German Public Sector Pay Dispute Ends in Mediation

A mediated agreement in the German public sector pay dispute will provide pay increases, additional vacation days, and flexible work options beginning July 1, 2025, after three unsuccessful negotiation rounds and numerous strikes.

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Correos's New Work Schedules Spark Employee Concerns and Strike

Correos in Spain is implementing flexible work schedules and route changes to improve efficiency and compete with private companies, causing concerns among employees about increased workloads and stress, leading to a planned strike by some unions.

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Greek Agricultural Workers Find Better Opportunities Abroad

Faced with low wages and poor working conditions in Greece, young Greek workers are increasingly seeking agricultural employment in other European countries, finding better pay and working conditions in France, Switzerland, Denmark, and elsewhere.

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Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Teachers Overburdened by Bureaucracy

A survey of 2,606 teachers in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, found that 35% are significantly burdened by bureaucracy, impacting teaching; nearly 80% report high levels of stress (8-10 on a 0-10 scale); and 30% prioritized reducing mandatory teaching hours.

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lemonde.fr
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Sarkozy's False Claim on Teachers' Workload Sparks Outrage

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy's claim that primary school teachers work only 24 hours a week for six months a year sparked outrage, as it ignores the reality of their heavy workload: many work at least 43 hours weekly, including extra tasks, and 34 days during school breaks.

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Widespread Strikes Hit French Postal Service Amidst Restructuring

Postal workers across France are staging numerous strikes due to job cuts and increased workloads resulting from La Poste's restructuring, which is shifting from mail delivery to other services like meal delivery for the elderly, despite a reduction in overall strike days.

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