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Asia
Over 100 Indonesian election workers die in 2024 polls; observers call for change of single-day format
NO PAUSE TO AVOID SUSPICION Before 2019, the presidential and legislative elections were held separately, Mr Heroik said. After the…
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Worker outrage is being flamed by new data showing huge executive pay rises | 9 News Australia
Worker outrage is being flamed by new data showing huge executive pay rises are far outpacing inflation. The average worker…
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United Kingdom
UK minimum wage set to rise in 2024
Two million people will be affected by the increase. Full-time workers on the minimum wage will earn £1,000 (€1,153) more…
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News
Biden’s plans to protect US workers from extreme heat faces resistance despite soaring temperatures
LACK OF FEDERAL HEAT STANDARDS Addressing the situation in July, US President Joe Biden said that heat is “the number…
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Spain
Heat stress: How can we save workers from a ‘silent killer’?
An expert explains what another 1C of warming could mean for people who work outdoors around the world. At least…
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Spain
No retirement: Why are more and more people over 70 still working?
In Spain, the number of people working past retirement in 2022 lept 49% compared to 2008. At 72, Francisco Marcellán…
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News
Long hours, harmful chemicals, poor safety standards: NYC’s nail salon workers protest work conditions
IMPROVING PAY, WORK CONDITIONS The state of New York hosts around 5,700 nail salons and up to 40,000 nail workers. …
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Spain
‘Silent killer’: How can we protect outdoor workers from deadly heat?
An expert explains what just 1℃ of warming could mean for people who work outdoors around the world. “People always…
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Travel
German train strike: 50-hour Deutsche Bahn walkout called off
Deutsche Bahn workers have called off a 50-hour strike after reaching an agreement with the rail operator. Germany has narrowly…
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Travel
German strike: Which trains will be cancelled and when?
German rail workers have announced a 50-hour strike after failing to reach a pay agreement with Deutsche Bahn. Germany is…
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