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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Another worker collapsed before the death of a Daebul Industrial Complex worker, but work continued

Following the recent death of a worker due to asphyxiation, it has come to light that another worker collapsed at the same site shortly before the incident, prompting calls for better safety measures.

Feb 27 • 02:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Kim Jong-un assures that he will continue to strengthen North Korea's nuclear capabilities

Kim Jong-un announced plans to enhance North Korea's nuclear capabilities while expressing a willingness to negotiate with the U.S. if it withdraws its 'hostile policy.'

Feb 26 • 11:25 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

'It's a disgrace' — Russian workers turn occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant into 'resort'

Russian workers at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant have transformed sections of the facility into living quarters, raising safety concerns.

Feb 26 • 08:38 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Domestic Workers: What Changes with the Reform and How It Affects Workers

The article discusses the recent legislative changes in Argentina regarding domestic workers, including a pay increase and impending labor reform.

Feb 25 • 15:07 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

“It's a scandal”: the disruptive perspective on AI from the Argentine researcher recognized by Time magazine

Milagros Miceli, an Argentine sociologist and doctor in Computer Engineering, criticizes the working conditions of AI data workers while advocating for their acknowledgment in the AI revolution.

Feb 25 • 14:50 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"Is it correct to give the user complete authority to extend employment?" Application for unconstitutional judgment on the re-employment clause of the Employment Permit System

A Bangladeshi worker is challenging the constitutionality of South Korea's Employment Permit System after being denied a visa extension despite the employer's initial approval.

Feb 25 • 11:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'White Gold of the Amazon': How Latex Transformed Belém into the 'Paris of America' and Exploited Rubber Workers

The latex from the Amazon significantly boosted Belém's economy in the late 19th and early 20th centuries while simultaneously exploiting the laborers who harvested it.

Feb 25 • 09:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Exclusive] ‘Contract is 6 PM, but in reality, it’s 2 AM’…Gangdong-gu cleaning workers forced into night shifts

Cleaning workers at a sanitation subcontractor in Seoul's Gangdong-gu are demanding better working conditions after being forced to start their shifts in the early morning hours despite their contracts stating otherwise.

Feb 25 • 06:09 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The Guarantor blocks Amazon. "It has filed its employees"

Italy's data protection authority has blocked Amazon from processing the personal data of over 1,800 workers due to illicit information collection about their health and personal lives.

Feb 25 • 04:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Mechanic's Day: why it is celebrated on February 24 and the best phrases to share

Argentina commemorates Mechanic's Day on February 24 to honor the vital work of automotive mechanics and the historical significance of this date for worker rights.

Feb 24 • 21:46 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'I am proud of my lion-hearted comrades...', Rahul Gandhi described the arrest of IYC workers as tyranny

Rahul Gandhi criticized the Delhi police's arrest of Indian Youth Congress members during a peaceful protest, calling it an act of tyranny.

Feb 24 • 06:36 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The CGT prepares a lawsuit of unconstitutionality with three central arguments against the labor reform law

The CGT union is preparing a lawsuit to challenge the constitutionality of a labor reform law in Argentina, arguing that it undermines workers' rights and could eliminate national labor justice.

Feb 22 • 21:31 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Who Does the Labor Reform Affect: Is It Only for Future Relationships or Also for Pre-existing Ones?

The recently approved labor reform in Argentina is set to impact not only future employment contracts but also existing ones, raising concerns about its implications for workers and potential legal disputes.

Feb 21 • 17:21 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Violanta: 'Closure' at the fatal factory - 'The licensing process must be followed again'

The regional governor of Thessaly has ordered a temporary closure of the Violanta factory in Trikala following a fatal explosion that killed five female workers, necessitating a full compliance with licensing procedures before it can resume operations.

Feb 21 • 16:15 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A new transport benefit is proposed: here’s who could benefit from it

A proposed bill in Lithuania aims to provide significant public transport discounts for workers living far from their jobs, potentially boosting employment in urban areas.

Feb 21 • 14:13 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Vero Lozano, furious against labor reform: "You have to be a real bastard..."

Verónica Lozano voiced her anger regarding a labor reform in Argentina, calling it empathetically lacking and criticising specific clauses that would reduce workers' wages under certain circumstances.

Feb 20 • 15:00 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

It is extremely serious that tuberculosis infection has been detected

There has been a serious detection of tuberculosis infection among two healthcare workers in Iceland, prompting further testing among staff.

Feb 20 • 13:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Fate workers tried to enter the factory but report that it was locked up

Fate workers in Argentina claim they were unable to enter their factory which was locked after recent layoffs, despite a government order reinstating them.

Feb 20 • 11:03 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Kim opens the "major tasks" conference.. nuclear ambitions and condemnation of "defeatism"

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un opened the 9th Workers' Party Congress, labeling it a historic turning point for the nation’s socialist goals amidst declarations of nuclear power and economic priorities.

Feb 20 • 10:51 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Virginia approves minimum wage increase: when will it be possible to earn US$15 per hour

Virginia has approved a gradual increase in its minimum wage to US$15 per hour by 2028 to support workers amid rising living costs.

Feb 20 • 10:10 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Another Soviet escalator disappears from the Prague metro. Workers are now gradually removing it at Flora

Workers are progressively removing another Soviet-era escalator from the Prague metro at the Flora station.

Feb 20 • 07:47 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Pregnant Woman Miscarriages While Fleeing Immigration Control... Human Rights Commission Says It's Human Rights Violation Without Employer's Consent

The National Human Rights Commission of Korea has ruled that immigration control against undocumented foreign workers without prior consent from their employers constitutes a violation of human rights, following a case where a pregnant worker miscarried during a raid.

Feb 20 • 03:27 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Is it due to women's lack of 'effort'? [Wise Journalist Life]

The South Korean National Assembly has passed amendments to the school meal law, legally defining school meal workers and addressing their health and safety measures, while a survey reveals a stark contrast in gender wage perception between young men and women.

Feb 19 • 20:25 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

The accessory to connect to any screen wirelessly: we tried J5Create ScreenCast Duo Mini

The J5Create ScreenCast Duo Mini allows users to connect wirelessly to TVs and displays without complicated procedures, making it ideal for travelers and remote workers.

Feb 19 • 15:17 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Adorni criticized the unionists for the national strike: "It is something extortionate, that's why people hate them"

Chief of Cabinet Manuel Adorni condemned union leadership for organizing a national strike, claiming it undermines democracy and negatively impacts workers.

Feb 19 • 14:13 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

"It reveals a resistance to change": the chamber grouping agro-exporting companies criticized the national strike and warned about the economic impact

The agro-exporting companies' chamber in Argentina criticized the national strike organized by labor unions against proposed labor reforms, warning of the economic repercussions for the country's key export sector.

Feb 19 • 12:21 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The highest income tax has been collected, but the effective tax rate is at the bottom of the OECD

Despite a record high collection of income tax from workers in South Korea, the actual burden borne by taxpayers remains at a low effective tax rate of around 6%, placing it among the lowest in OECD countries.

Feb 19 • 07:29 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Interview: a labor judge questions the reform and predicts it will go to the courts

Labor judge María Elena López critiques the government's labor reform bill, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive redesign that includes all stakeholders.

Feb 19 • 00:34 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Santa Fe: Threw Away $1,000,000 That His Grandmother Had Hidden in a Boot and Recovered It Thanks to a Kind Gesture

In Santa Fe, two municipal workers recovered over $1 million accidentally thrown away by a woman trying to retrieve her grandmother's hidden savings.

Feb 18 • 21:13 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Peronist governors rejected Javier Milei's labor reform

Peronist governors in Argentina are opposing President Javier Milei's proposed labor reform, arguing it threatens worker rights and protections.

Feb 18 • 17:59 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The government gives the green light to amendments to the Labour Code: it also concerns wages

The Lithuanian government is set to implement amendments to the Labour Code aimed at enhancing workers' rights and improving negotiation power for trade unions and employers.

Feb 18 • 11:31 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The testimonies of Fate workers after the announcement of closure and the sign they put on the gate

Fate company announced the closure of its San Fernando plant, leading to the dismissal of approximately 920 employees, causing distress among the workers who learned about it on their first day back to work.

Feb 18 • 11:15 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Goodbye visas: Uscis announces that the limit for a work category has been reached

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that it has reached the cap of 18,490 H-2B visas available for non-agricultural workers for fiscal year 2026.

Feb 17 • 19:41 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Situation in Nursing Homes: Without Immigration It Doesn't Work

The article discusses the critical role of immigrant care workers in Germany's nursing homes, which face personnel shortages due to aging demographics.

Feb 17 • 14:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Algorithm-based tool for home support funding is ‘cruel’ and ‘inhumane’, Australian aged care workers warn

Australian aged care workers criticize an algorithm-based tool for assessing home support funding, calling it 'cruel' and detrimental to elderly care.

Feb 17 • 14:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Key Points | The Council of Ministers approves the increase in the minimum wage: how much is earned per hour? Who benefits from it?

The Spanish government has approved a new increase in the minimum wage, raising it to 1,221 euros per month, which amounts to 9.55 euros per hour, set to be retroactive from January 1, 2026.

Feb 17 • 10:10 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Explaining wage compression in simple terms

The article discusses the phenomenon of wage compression, explaining its implications and how it affects workers' earnings and job satisfaction.

Feb 16 • 21:02 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

WSJ: The Real Threat from Artificial Intelligence Is Not Job Loss—It's Your 'Replicating'

The Wall Street Journal highlights concerns that the real threat of artificial intelligence may not be job loss, but rather the impact of workers unknowingly training AI systems that could eventually diminish their own roles.

Feb 16 • 08:36 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Farmer Søren is tired of politicians complaining about the internship scheme: 'I would love to have such a politician here to show how we do it'

Farmer Søren expresses frustration over politicians' criticism of the internship scheme, asserting its benefits for agriculture and inviting politicians to learn firsthand.

Feb 16 • 06:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Doctors are called to strike all this week: how does it affect patients?

Doctors across Spain are on strike this week advocating for better working conditions and a separate status from other healthcare workers, with minimum services ensuring urgent procedures are maintained.

Feb 16 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PIS/Pasep Salary Bonus 2026 Will Make First Payment This Monday; See Who Will Receive It

The payment for the PIS/Pasep salary bonus for 2026 begins on Monday, aimed at workers born in January.

Feb 16 • 03:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Labor Reform: Recalde questioned the limit on benefits

Senator Mariano Recalde criticized the recent labor reform passed by the government, arguing that it undermines workers' rights and will not create employment.

Feb 15 • 12:35 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Local Elections 2026: Election Workers - An Honor for Some, an Obligation for Others

The article discusses the role of election workers in the upcoming 2026 local elections in Germany, highlighting the differing perceptions between those who view it as an honor and those who see it as an obligation.

Feb 15 • 12:06 UTC
🇦🇷 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 • 01:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

It has 366 employees: uncertainty about the future of a cotton factory that has been inactive for months

Workers from Algodonera Avellaneda in Santa Fe are protesting for unpaid wages as the factory has been closed for months due to industry crises and pending information from owners about its future.

Feb 13 • 15:56 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Foodora announced the end of jobs with this message

Foodora has announced that it will cease operations in Finland, affecting around 80 local workers.

Feb 13 • 15:34 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

How the Olympics are followed at workplaces - 'It's so exciting that I have to get up and jump,' says accountant

Finnish workers are engaging in watching the Olympics at their workplaces, with many reporting supportive environments from employers.

Feb 13 • 09:47 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kim Yo-jong: “It’s fortunate that Jeong Dong-young expressed regret over the drone incursion… Attention must be paid to prevent recurrence”

Kim Yo-jong, the deputy director of North Korea's Workers' Party, praised South Korean Minister of Unification Jeong Dong-young's expression of regret over a recent drone incident, demanding measures to prevent recurrence.

Feb 13 • 00:39 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Specialists advocate for the 40-hour work week, as approved by the Senate

Labor experts in Mexico support the Senate's reform for a 40-hour work week with one day off, stating it balances the needs of workers and employers.

Feb 13 • 00:31 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

40-Hour Reform Does Not Guarantee 2 Days of Rest: 'Morena Betrayed Workers,' Criticizes MC

Jorge Álvarez Máynez, leader of Movimiento Ciudadano, criticized the Morena party for not including two mandatory days off in a labor reform that reduces the workweek to 40 hours, claiming it betrays workers' rights.

Feb 12 • 19:15 UTC

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