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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Eeli Nuutinen, 17, studies a field that artificial intelligence will not replace โ€“ labor shortage in infrastructure construction

Seventeen-year-old Eeli Nuutinen is studying construction, a field that artificial intelligence is not expected to replace, amidst ongoing labor shortages in the industry.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kim Jong-un: The army must become the vanguard of socialist construction without weapons

Kim Jong-un stated at the 9th Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea that the military should act as a pioneering force for socialist construction, as reported by the Rodong Sinmun.

Feb 26 โ€ข 03:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

Israel Imports Massive Numbers of Foreign Workers. A Visit to Ben Gurion Airport Reveals Our Future Image

The influx of foreign workers into Israel amidst ongoing conflicts is reshaping the workforce, particularly in agriculture and construction, as observed at Ben Gurion Airport.

Feb 24 โ€ข 11:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

Frost Created Unemployment in the Construction Industry - Now There is Hope

A prolonged cold winter has led to a significant increase in unemployment in the construction sector in Northern Jutland, but milder weather is expected to improve conditions for unemployed workers.

Feb 23 โ€ข 15:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Workers injured after landslide at construction site belonging to Santa Casa of Rio Preto

Two workers were injured in a landslide at a construction site in Sรฃo Josรฉ do Rio Preto, Brazil, where they were working on an underground water tank for Santa Casa.

Feb 22 โ€ข 15:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Workers injured after landslide in terminal construction in Senador Canedo

Four workers were partially buried following a landslide during construction work on a bus terminal in Senador Canedo, Brazil.

Feb 20 โ€ข 21:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Labor 2026: how much builders, officials, and helpers earn

The salary scale for construction workers in Argentina has seen a cumulative increase in basic wages, effective from February 2026.

Feb 20 โ€ข 14:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Death of workers and project manager due to poisonous gas

Two individuals, a worker and a project manager, died after being sent to a hazardous site without safety kits to fix a technical failure during construction work.

Feb 19 โ€ข 10:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Mythical Construction of a Villain: The Worker

The article discusses the growing narrative around labor rights in Argentina, portraying workers as villains in a legal context.

Feb 18 โ€ข 03:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Skilled workers are considering leaving the trades โ€” and toilets are to blame

A significant number of skilled workers in Australia's trades are contemplating leaving their jobs due to inadequate toilet facilities on job sites, highlighting key gender-related barriers in the industry.

Feb 16 โ€ข 18:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

What does the ROAD WORK AHEAD sign mean and why is it a high-risk area for workers?

The article discusses the significance of the ROAD WORK AHEAD traffic sign in the United States and highlights the importance of understanding traffic regulations to ensure safety in construction zones.

Feb 15 โ€ข 01:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Unemployment Benefits: In 2025, 153,847 Workers Were Paid

In 2025, 153,847 registered employees in Argentina received unemployment benefits due to dismissals without cause, with a significant number coming from manufacturing, commerce, and construction sectors.

Feb 13 โ€ข 14:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Construction in a Staffing Trap. A Wave of Investments is Coming, but There is a Lack of Specialists

The article discusses the impending wave of investments in the construction sector in Poland, highlighting the critical shortage of skilled workers to meet rising demand.

Feb 13 โ€ข 03:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

'They want to do social cleansing': Sex workers resist World Cup works in Tlalpan

Sex workers in Tlalpan, Mexico City, are resisting construction projects related to the upcoming World Cup, which threaten their livelihoods.

Feb 12 โ€ข 21:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Structure of construction collapses and buries workers in Ceasa, DF

A construction structure collapsed in Ceasa, Brazil, burying two workers, one of whom was transported to a local hospital.

Feb 12 โ€ข 14:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news: Hobbs announced 3 million dollars to strengthen the construction workforce in Arizona

Governor Katie Hobbs of Arizona announced a $3 million initiative aimed at addressing the projected shortage of construction workers in the state by enhancing training programs and connecting residents to apprenticeship opportunities.

Feb 12 โ€ข 11:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Marseille: Human bones discovered on a construction site

Workers in Marseille found human bones mixed with soil from a cemetery during a construction project.

Feb 11 โ€ข 15:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Construction Workers Find Decomposed Body in Vacant Lot of Chilpancingo

Construction workers discovered a decomposed body in an empty lot in the Antonio I. Delgado neighborhood of Chilpancingo, prompting a significant security response.

Feb 11 โ€ข 14:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
World

Family of worker killed on Saudi World Cup site still waiting for compensation a year on

The family of Mohammad Arshad, a worker who died while building a stadium for the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia, is still waiting for compensation nearly a year after the incident.

Feb 11 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court sentences construction company to pay R$ 500,000 for subjecting workers to conditions akin to slavery in luxury project

A Brazilian construction company has been ordered to pay R$ 500,000 for subjecting workers to conditions resembling slavery during the construction of a luxury seaside condominium.

Feb 10 โ€ข 21:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Builders exposed to exhaust gases in a popular concert venue's basement in Tampere - inspector intervened in violations

Inspectors found that workers at the historic Tulli Kamari construction site in Tampere were exposed to hazardous exhaust gases from diesel engines due to poor ventilation during renovations.

Feb 10 โ€ข 13:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Seven abducted Kwara construction workers freed

Seven construction workers abducted in Kwara State have been released following coordinated efforts between the state government and security agencies.

Feb 10 โ€ข 01:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

A Mysterious Group of Chinese Arrived at a Construction Site in Finland: 'It Became Clear That Locals Do Not Have Enough Experience'

Over 150 Chinese workers have sought employment at a battery materials factory construction site in Kotka, Finland, significantly exceeding initial estimates.

Feb 9 โ€ข 17:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

JUST IN: Seven abducted Kwara construction workers regain freedom

Seven construction workers abducted from a road project in Kwara State, Nigeria, have been released after weeks of captivity.

Feb 9 โ€ข 14:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Fair Trade Commission launches task force for 'economically weak' workers... Ensuring rights for special employment workers in construction and freight

The Fair Trade Commission in South Korea has established a task force aimed at protecting the rights of special employment workers in construction and freight by excluding their collective actions from Fair Trade Act penalties.

Feb 9 โ€ข 06:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Workers get stuck in a scaffolding during a storm with strong winds in Imperatriz

Two construction workers were rescued after becoming stranded on a scaffolding during a storm with strong winds in Imperatriz, Brazil, with no injuries reported.

Feb 7 โ€ข 14:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Foreign workers are 'essential' and support care and construction fields, even in rural areas

This article highlights the critical role of foreign workers in Japan's care and construction sectors, particularly focusing on a Vietnamese caregiver contributing significantly at a nursing home in Shimonoseki.

Feb 6 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Widespread employee strikes expected in Germany

In Germany, the Verdi trade union is set to organize extensive strikes affecting public sector workers, particularly impacting universities, hospitals, road construction companies, and the judicial system, with around 2.2 million employees participating.

Feb 6 โ€ข 20:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Sheinbaum supervises highway modernization in Michoacรกn: "Mexican workers are the best in the world"

President Claudia Sheinbaum reported via social media that she oversaw highway modernization works in Michoacรกn, emphasizing the contributions of construction workers on the project.

Feb 6 โ€ข 19:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Four construction workers arrested on suspicion of abandoning a male corpse

Four construction workers have been arrested by Wakayama Prefectural Police for allegedly abandoning the corpse of a 40-year-old man, with police stating that the body was moved and hidden in various locations from December 26, 2023, to January 5, 2024.

Feb 4 โ€ข 06:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Sports

Ice Hockey Hall: Working Until the Last Minute

The construction of the Santagiulia ice hockey arena is in its final stages as workers strive to complete everything before the first game starts.

Feb 3 โ€ข 17:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

Unfinished bridge collapses in eastern China, leaving 2 dead and others missing

A section of the under-construction Yuegang Bridge in Jiangsu province, eastern China, collapsed, resulting in two deaths and three workers missing.

Feb 3 โ€ข 03:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Architect โ€˜Juve 3D Studioโ€™ suffers an accident with a nail; threatens to deduct money from workers for negligence

Architect Diego Alejandro Alvarado, known as โ€˜Juve 3D Studioโ€™, suffered a nail accident on site and threatened to deduct 200 pesos from workers' pay for future incidents.

Feb 3 โ€ข 01:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Labor 2026: how much bricklayers, officials, and assistants earn

January brings changes for construction workers in Argentina as the UOCRA announces a 2% increase in the basic salary scale effective from December 31, 2025.

Feb 2 โ€ข 10:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Salary Scale of Uocra: How Much Masons and Construction Workers Earn in February 2026

Construction workers have received a 1.8% salary adjustment for February 2026 due to a recent agreement between Uocra and industry employers, detailing the earnings of each category.

Feb 2 โ€ข 10:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
National & Local

Builders imported 30% fewer foreign workers last year

The trend of decreasing permits for foreign workers confirmed that 30% fewer were imported last year compared to the previous year, with a total of 170,723 issued permits.

Jan 15 โ€ข 07:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iRozhlas
National & Local

Work on the D35 highway in the Pardubice Region continues. Road workers want to open another 14 kilometers this year

Construction on the D35 highway in the Pardubice Region is ongoing, with plans to inaugurate an additional 14 kilometers this year.

Jan 12 โ€ข 18:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iRozhlas
National & Local

Workers should start expanding Jarov elementary school in Prague this summer

Construction workers are set to expand Jarov elementary school in Prague during the upcoming summer season.

Jan 11 โ€ข 20:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Narod.hr
National & Local

In 2025, over 170,000 work permits issued: Most foreign workers from BiH, Nepal, and Serbia

The Ministry of Interior has released annual statistics indicating that Croatia issued 170,723 work and residence permits in 2025, primarily for workers from BiH, Nepal, and Serbia, mostly employed in tourism, hospitality, and construction, which reflects a decrease from 206,529 permits in 2024.

Jan 11 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iRozhlas
National & Local

Road workers will demolish a bridge. This will start the reconstruction of a busy traffic junction near Brno

Road workers are set to begin the demolition of a bridge as part of the reconstruction of a major traffic junction close to Brno.

Jan 10 โ€ข 07:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ New York Times
Crime & Justice

How One Death Underscores the Suicide Risk for Construction Workers

The article highlights the increased suicide risk among construction workers, illustrated by a specific case of a worker's death.

Jan 8 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iRozhlas
National & Local

Drivers face traffic restrictions at the highway intersection in Brno. Road workers are reconstructing it to expand the D1 highway.

Road construction to expand the D1 highway in Brno will lead to traffic restrictions for drivers at the highway intersection.

Jan 5 โ€ข 05:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iRozhlas
National & Local

Plans of road workers complicated by unapproved budget. The bypass of Buฤovice will probably not start construction this year

Unapproved budget issues are likely to delay the construction of the Buฤovice bypass this year.

Jan 2 โ€ข 20:20 UTC

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