Spain Approves 37.5-Hour Workweek Amidst Productivity Concerns
Spain's council of ministers approved a bill to reduce the workweek to 37.5 hours, aiming to increase worker productivity, despite data showing stable average hours over the last decade and a recent study suggesting that similar reforms in Europe did not lead to significant productivity increases.
Spain Approves 37.5-Hour Workweek Amidst Productivity Concerns
Spain's council of ministers approved a bill to reduce the workweek to 37.5 hours, aiming to increase worker productivity, despite data showing stable average hours over the last decade and a recent study suggesting that similar reforms in Europe did not lead to significant productivity increases.
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44% Bias Score
Spain's January Job Losses Spark Concerns Amidst Policy Debates
Spain's Social Security lost 242,148 affiliates in January 2024, averaging 11,530 job losses daily, coinciding with debates on reduced work hours and minimum wage increases, prompting concerns from employers about the impact on job creation.
Spain's January Job Losses Spark Concerns Amidst Policy Debates
Spain's Social Security lost 242,148 affiliates in January 2024, averaging 11,530 job losses daily, coinciding with debates on reduced work hours and minimum wage increases, prompting concerns from employers about the impact on job creation.
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56% Bias Score
Spanish Workday Reduction Faces Delays Amidst Ministerial Disagreement
Spain's Ministry of Labor warns that a planned workday reduction may not be implemented by the end of 2025 due to delays in processing by the Ministry of Economy, who wants a more thorough review before it goes to parliament.
Spanish Workday Reduction Faces Delays Amidst Ministerial Disagreement
Spain's Ministry of Labor warns that a planned workday reduction may not be implemented by the end of 2025 due to delays in processing by the Ministry of Economy, who wants a more thorough review before it goes to parliament.
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44% Bias Score
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.
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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36% Bias Score
Spain Approves 37.5-Hour Workweek Bill: Regional Variations in Impact
Spain's government approved a bill reducing the maximum workweek to 37.5 hours, impacting 12.5 million people; UGT analysis of 230 collective bargaining agreements reveals significant regional variation in current work hours across sectors, suggesting adaptability.
Spain Approves 37.5-Hour Workweek Bill: Regional Variations in Impact
Spain's government approved a bill reducing the maximum workweek to 37.5 hours, impacting 12.5 million people; UGT analysis of 230 collective bargaining agreements reveals significant regional variation in current work hours across sectors, suggesting adaptability.
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40% Bias Score
Spanish Workday Reform Delayed Amidst Ministerial Dispute
Spain's reduced workday reform, agreed upon by the Ministry of Labor and unions, is facing delays due to disagreements with the Ministry of Economy over its impact on part-time worker salaries and potential costs to businesses.
Spanish Workday Reform Delayed Amidst Ministerial Dispute
Spain's reduced workday reform, agreed upon by the Ministry of Labor and unions, is facing delays due to disagreements with the Ministry of Economy over its impact on part-time worker salaries and potential costs to businesses.
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40% Bias Score
Spanish Government Divided Over Working Hour Reduction Bill
The disagreement between Spain's Ministry of Labor and Economy over a bill to reduce working hours, championed by UGT's Pepe Álvarez, risks delaying its implementation and may lead to protests if not resolved. Álvarez stated that the government should approve the deal as agreed upon with the Ministr...
Spanish Government Divided Over Working Hour Reduction Bill
The disagreement between Spain's Ministry of Labor and Economy over a bill to reduce working hours, championed by UGT's Pepe Álvarez, risks delaying its implementation and may lead to protests if not resolved. Álvarez stated that the government should approve the deal as agreed upon with the Ministr...
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56% Bias Score