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πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί ABC News AU
National & Local

Federal MP's event gatecrashed by ethno-nationalist organisation

An ethno-nationalist group disrupted a community event hosted by Australian MP Tim Wilson, leading to police intervention.

Feb 27 β€’ 02:24 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Master Bank Case: Between Scorn and Silence

The article discusses the troubling narratives surrounding the Federal Police's classification of orgies involving European sex workers and public officials as legally inconsequential unless tied to public administration crimes.

Feb 26 β€’ 19:50 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Wage arrears: Labour issues Friday ultimatum to FG

Nigerian organized labor has given the Federal Government a deadline to settle outstanding wage arrears owed to public service workers, warning of potential action if demands are unmet.

Feb 26 β€’ 00:57 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

State auditors support union leader summoned by Moraes to testify

Federal tax workers' union leader KlΓ©ber Cabral received support from the National Association of State Tax Auditors after he was summoned by Minister Alexandre de Moraes to testify concerning an investigation into alleged data leaks.

Feb 21 β€’ 17:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Smokejumper and union leader aims to win in Montana by focusing on workers

Sam Forstag, a smokejumper and union leader, is advocating for the rights of Forest Service workers in Montana following significant job cuts.

Feb 20 β€’ 13:00 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

How many vacation days are workers entitled to in Mexico during 2026?

Mexican workers are guaranteed a minimum of 12 vacation days per year in 2026, increasing according to specific criteria set by federal law.

Feb 18 β€’ 20:32 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Ghost workers face March pay cutoff as FG closes audit

The Nigerian Federal Government plans to discontinue salaries for unverified civil service workers starting March 2026 following an ongoing personnel audit.

Feb 18 β€’ 03:00 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

Federal workers must return to offices, but unclear if space available

The Canadian federal government is increasing in-office work requirements for public servants, while concerns about sufficient office space persist amidst a significant increase in workforce size since the pandemic.

Feb 17 β€’ 22:14 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

LG workers' salaries paid despite withholding of ₦230 billion – Osun

The Osun State Government has assured that local government workers are receiving their salaries despite claims of withheld federal allocations totaling ₦230 billion.

Feb 17 β€’ 12:27 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bus with workers from MA that overturned on BR-153 was not allowed to make interstate trip, says PRF

A bus carrying rural workers from MaranhΓ£o that overturned in SΓ£o Paulo was operating without the necessary authorization for interstate travel, according to the Federal Highway Police.

Feb 16 β€’ 15:01 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Labor precariousness threatens the National Cineteca

Workers at the National Cineteca in Mexico launched an active strike on Valentine's Day to protest against low wages and the exploitation they face under the federal Ministry of Culture's policies.

Feb 15 β€’ 03:10 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ SZ
National & Local

Public Service: About six percent more money for teachers, caregivers, and policewomen

Public service workers in Germany, including teachers, police officers, and caregivers, will receive a pay raise after an agreement between unions and federal states.

Feb 14 β€’ 08:26 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

FG lifts β€˜No Work, No Pay’ embargo, approves JOHESU January salaries

The Federal Ministry of Health in Nigeria has lifted the salary embargo for health workers after a strike suspension by the Joint Health Sector Unions.

Feb 12 β€’ 00:00 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

JOHESU strike suspended, salaries approved –FG

The Federal Government of Nigeria announced the suspension of the Joint Health Sector Unions' nationwide strike after a successful meeting, emphasizing a commitment to health workers' welfare.

Feb 10 β€’ 17:13 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

Liberal MP requests change to return-to-office policy for public servants

A Liberal MP from Canada criticizes the government's new return-to-office policy for federal workers, arguing it lacks evidence for increased productivity and raises environmental concerns.

Feb 9 β€’ 21:10 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

Laid-off GM workers should get lower taxes on severance, Tories urge

The Conservative Party of Canada is urging the federal government to reduce taxes on severance packages for laid-off GM workers in Ingersoll, Ontario.

Feb 9 β€’ 13:34 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

FGR finds remains in Concordia; investigates if they belong to the kidnapped miners

The discovery of bodies and human remains in Concordia marks a significant development in the investigation of ten missing workers from a mining company in Sinaloa, according to the Federal Attorney General's Office.

Feb 7 β€’ 00:35 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Don't ruin my party': DF sends servers to the streets during carnival to prevent sexual harassment

Around 90 staff members from the Women's Secretariat of the Federal District will be on the streets during BrasΓ­lia's carnival to guide revelers, vendors, and workers on how to act against harassment and violence towards women, under the slogan 'Don't ruin my party' as part of the 4th edition of the Carnival Without Harassment initiative.

Feb 6 β€’ 19:45 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

JUST IN: Health workers suspend 84-day strike

Health workers in Nigeria have suspended their 84-day strike after an intervention by the Federal Ministry of Labour.

Feb 6 β€’ 17:51 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ NPR
National & Local

It's about to get easier for Trump to fire federal workers

Starting March 9, President Trump will be able to convert federal employees into at-will employees, allowing him to fire them at his discretion, as a plan he proposed in 2020 comes into effect despite widespread opposition.

Feb 6 β€’ 15:42 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Proto Thema
National & Local

USA: The Trump government makes it easier to fire federal public employees

The largest union of federal public employees has condemned the Trump administration's recent decision to ease the process of firing federal workers.

Feb 6 β€’ 06:57 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Farmer reported for conditions akin to slavery in MG; workers ate corn to survive, says MPF

Seven workers rescued from a charcoal factory in Tapira, MG, reported surviving only on corn while enduring exhausting work hours, leading the Federal Public Ministry to charge the farmer and foreman with human trafficking crimes.

Feb 6 β€’ 06:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Trump administration issues rule that makes it easier to fire federal workers

The Trump administration has issued a new rule allowing the president to more easily fire up to 50,000 federal employees by stripping them of certain job protections.

Feb 5 β€’ 18:30 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ NPR
Crime & Justice

Nike faces federal probe over allegations of discrimination against white workers

Nike is under investigation by the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for allegedly discriminating against white employees through its diversity policies.

Feb 5 β€’ 06:59 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Do you work on February 5? This is what you must be paid according to the Federal Labor Law.

The article explains the payment regulations for workers on February 5, a significant holiday in Mexico commemorating the 1917 Political Constitution.

Feb 4 β€’ 22:33 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Nike is investigated for alleged discrimination against white workers, says agency

Nike is under investigation by a federal agency in the United States for suspected racial discrimination against white employees, according to court documents released on Wednesday.

Feb 4 β€’ 18:41 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Strike: Union drops suit as Wike pledges no workers’ victimization

The organized labor has agreed to withdraw all legal actions and cease industrial action in the Federal Capital Territory after Minister Nyesom Wike assured there would be no worker victimization following the recent strike.

Feb 4 β€’ 00:36 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ NPR
National & Local

A major census test faces cutbacks β€” with postal workers tapped to help count

The Trump administration is reducing the scale of the major census test for 2030, raising concerns about the accuracy of the population count crucial for political representation and federal funding.

Feb 2 β€’ 17:59 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Die Welt
National & Local

Federal Government Aims to Recruit More Indian Care Workers

The German federal government plans to recruit more Indian care workers by establishing binding standards for recruitment and integration in cooperation with India.

Jan 13 β€’ 16:25 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Doge cuts cost US taxpayers $10bn to cover workers’ paid leave, analysis finds

A new analysis estimates that the Trump administration's policy led to $10 billion in taxpayer costs for paid leave, affecting 154,000 federal employees.

Jan 9 β€’ 13:00 UTC

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