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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Grease and vapor fueling fire at Daejeon Safety Industry... Manufacturing workers say it's not someone else's problem

Concerns grow among manufacturing workers in South Korea following a deadly fire at a safety equipment factory, highlighting the risks associated with the accumulation of grease and vapors in industrial environments.

Mar 23 • 08:06 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Government assures that it was a union member who filmed Manuel Adorni before taking a private flight to Punta del Este

The Argentine government claims to have identified the person who filmed Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni while he was boarding a private flight with his family.

Mar 21 • 12:56 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Digital Work Card: Which Sectors It Is Expanding To

The Greek Minister of Labor announced the expansion of the digital work card to new sectors, increasing protections for workers.

Mar 20 • 10:46 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Not just tariffs: Foreign nations profited off of us — now Trump is striking back

The Trump administration is actively countering international trade practices that it views as harmful to U.S. workers and industries.

Mar 20 • 09:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Los Angeles announces that it will remove a holiday in the county amid allegations against César Chávez

Los Angeles County plans to remove a holiday named after César Chávez following serious allegations of abuse against him.

Mar 19 • 21:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After 10 days, the strike of public school teachers in Sergipe is over

The public school teachers' strike in Sergipe has ended after 10 days following a decision by the workers' union to suspend it amidst ongoing negotiations with the state government.

Mar 19 • 20:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

It is #FAKE that BYD hired 10,000 Chinese to form a 'city' in Bahia

A report claims that the Chinese company BYD has not hired 10,000 workers from China for its factory in Camaçari, Bahia, contradicting recent social media posts.

Mar 19 • 20:20 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Major British bank to replace human workers with AI – Bloomberg

HSBC is considering up to 20,000 job cuts as it aims to integrate AI into its operations, which could affect around 10% of its workforce.

Mar 19 • 14:51 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

March 25 Holiday: How It Is Paid in the Private Sector

The Greek Labor Union and the Workers' and Unemployed Information Centre inform private sector employees about wage entitlements for the March 25 holiday.

Mar 19 • 11:37 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Human Rights Commission: Exclusion of Public Workers from Flextime System is Discrimination, Advises Correction to Gijang County

South Korea's Human Rights Commission has recommended that Gijang County rectify its exclusion of public workers from the flextime system, deeming it discriminatory.

Mar 19 • 08:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The Justice Upheld the Dismissal of an Employee Who Called Ikea a Slave Driver and 'Shit' on Social Media

The Superior Court of Justice of Madrid upheld the disciplinary dismissal of an Ikea employee who insulted the company on social media, referring to it as 'shit' and its workers as 'slaves.'

Mar 19 • 07:16 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Chefs Confronting the Lack of Staff in Hospitality: 'If a Job Only Gives You a Salary at the End of the Month, It Makes You a Slave'

The lack of staff in the hospitality sector in Spain is a significant concern, exacerbated by the pandemic and leading to the departure of around 70,000 workers since early 2023.

Mar 19 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

It is #FAKE that a video shows delivery workers protesting against Lula's government; images show protest after the death of a motorcyclist in January

A video claimed to show delivery workers protesting against the government of President Lula, but it actually depicts a protest from January over the death of a motorcyclist.

Mar 18 • 20:04 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Aldama delivers the envelope to the judge and reiterates that the PSOE was financed illegally

Businessman Víctor de Aldama claims to have delivered evidence of illegal financing of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) to the National Court, linking it to a Venezuelan state oil company transaction.

Mar 18 • 12:49 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO ⟩ Robot frenzy in the restaurant – it broke dishes and workers had to drag it away

A hired robot at a restaurant lost control, breaking dishes and requiring workers to remove it, sparking humor and serious discussions about robot safety.

Mar 18 • 11:28 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Interest rates raised: The chairman of VR says the hopes of workers are shattered

The chairman of VR has expressed disappointment regarding the recent increase in interest rates, stating that it has dashed the hopes of workers.

Mar 18 • 07:12 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Survey: 'The most decisive factor is not salary'

A survey reveals that Finnish workers value work relationships and job content more than salary when it comes to happiness at work.

Mar 18 • 06:12 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

ATE flight strike: what time it starts and full schedule from March 18 to 24

The Association of State Workers (ATE) in Argentina has announced a week-long strike affecting over 27 airports, demanding salary increases and sectoral negotiations.

Mar 17 • 14:32 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

New collective agreements: Increases of up to 19% and salaries up to €1,100 – Who does it concern

New collective agreements in Greece will lead to salary increases for over half a million workers in sectors like hospitality, tourism, and bakeries.

Mar 17 • 14:28 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

How Rachel Reeves made it harder to pay off student loans

The recent changes to the student loans system announced by Rachel Reeves have led to increased difficulties for borrowers, particularly young workers with rising debt burdens.

Mar 17 • 11:41 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

It is official: Donald Trump eases the hiring of migrant workers to face the agricultural labor shortage

The Trump administration has decided to facilitate the hiring of foreign agricultural workers to address the growing labor shortage in the U.S. agricultural sector.

Mar 17 • 11:13 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

PT opens divergence with Haddad and says it is against aid to banks in crisis

The Brazilian Workers' Party (PT) opposes key articles in a law that facilitates interventions by the Central Bank to support troubled financial institutions.

Mar 16 • 22:57 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Crossings in Prague 4 are quickly disappearing. It's okay, it's temporary due to repairs, explain road workers

Road workers in Prague are temporarily removing pedestrian crossings in Prague 4 for repairs, reassuring residents that these changes are not permanent.

Mar 16 • 14:36 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Until when are profits paid?

This article discusses the profit-sharing benefits that workers in Ecuador receive from their employers and the legal framework surrounding it.

Mar 16 • 14:07 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Is artificial intelligence taking jobs from coders? I exchanged 50 messages with an AI agent – and here is the game it created

Recent layoffs in Finnish tech companies signal a shift towards increased reliance on AI in coding, raising concerns among workers about job security.

Mar 16 • 06:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Salary Allowance PIS/Pasep 2026 Will Have New Payment This Monday; See Who Will Receive It

The PIS/Pasep salary allowance for 2026 will have a new payment available on Monday, February 16, specifically for workers born in February.

Mar 16 • 03:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

DN Debate. "Yes, AI threatens young people's jobs – but not as we thought"

A new Swedish study reveals that while AI is changing the job market, it is not creating fewer jobs overall, but rather disadvantaging younger workers in favor of older, more experienced individuals.

Mar 15 • 19:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

PT 'hopes' for Kim's candidacy for the Government of SP to enable a second round

The Brazilian Workers' Party (PT) is discreetly supporting Kim Kataguiri's candidacy for the São Paulo government, seeing it as a chance to ensure a second round in the elections against Tarcísio de Freitas and Fernando Haddad.

Mar 15 • 15:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Dreams of some Finns for summer vacations are ruthlessly crushed - Association: This may be behind it

Childless workers in Finland are reportedly facing discrimination in summer vacation planning, as highlighted by the association Simpukka ry.

Mar 15 • 09:26 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The History of 'Dum Biryani': How Was It Invented?

The famous Dum Biryani was invented during the 1784 famine in Lucknow, not in a royal kitchen, as a sustainable meal for workers.

Mar 15 • 02:32 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

"Now we can say it at full throat"

A journalist acquitted of defamation for reporting on a fire that resulted in a death expresses disbelief at being sued for truthfully covering the facts of the case.

Mar 14 • 16:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

It is #FAKE that Lula's government wants to tax delivery app workers at R$ 10 per delivery

Claims that Lula's government intends to tax delivery app workers R$ 10 per delivery have been debunked as false; instead, there is a proposal to establish a minimum payment to the workers.

Mar 13 • 18:46 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Easter Gift 2026: Until when it is paid, how it is calculated [examples]

This article outlines the requirements and deadlines for the payment of the Easter gift in Greece for 2026, detailing the legal obligations of employers.

Mar 13 • 06:14 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

European plastic recycling is collapsing. An innovative but now closed plant in Nitra is also requesting debt relief.

The Eco Verde Recycling Slovakia startup in Nitra has halted operations and laid off workers as it seeks court protection from creditors amidst a collapsing European plastic recycling market.

Mar 12 • 18:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Birmingham bin workers’ strike: why did it start and when will it end?

The strike by Birmingham's bin workers, ongoing for over a year, began over proposed pay cuts and role changes, leading to a significant disruption in waste collection services in the city.

Mar 11 • 19:14 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

It could take 118 years to end racism at work, Gari Yala report finds

A Gari Yala report reveals that nearly 60% of Indigenous workers in Australia experience racism in the workplace, predicting it could take 118 years to eliminate this issue.

Mar 10 • 19:23 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Electoral Permit: What It Is, How to Request It, and How It Is Compensated

This article explains what the electoral permit is for workers involved in elections in Italy, how to apply for it, and the compensation process.

Mar 9 • 19:18 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Yellow Envelope Law Ahead, Korean Airports Corporation Focuses on 'User's Identity Removal'… Seeking Consulting

Korean Airports Corporation is reportedly seeking external consulting to ensure it is not recognized as the 'user' of subcontracted workers, ahead of the implementation of the Yellow Envelope Law.

Mar 9 • 11:38 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

AI-Powered 'Impersonation'? What the Intent of a Man Who Appeared in a Japanese IT Company Interview Is

A man impersonating a Japanese engineer during an online interview for a Japanese IT company turned out to have dubious intentions, reminiscent of cases involving North Korean IT workers.

Mar 8 • 21:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

‘Crippling’: Sechelt could lose 300 temporary foreign workers, mayor says

The mayor of Sechelt warns that the community could face serious consequences if it loses 300 temporary foreign workers due to federal restrictions.

Mar 7 • 00:39 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Hungary says it will expel detained Ukrainian cash-in-transit workers

Hungary plans to expel seven Ukrainian cash-in-transit workers who were detained for transporting large amounts of cash and gold.

Mar 6 • 11:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Spain exceeds half a million foreign self-employed workers for the first time: 'It has not been easy at all'

Spain has reached a historic milestone of over half a million foreign self-employed workers, primarily driven by significant growth among foreign affiliates in recent years.

Mar 6 • 04:30 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

CNTE Fulfills Its Promise to Sheinbaum: National Strike for 3 Days and Sit-in in CDMX, When is it?

The National Coordinator of Education Workers (CNTE) plans a three-day strike and demonstrations in Mexico City on March 18, 19, and 20.

Mar 5 • 19:14 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

It is a popular beauty routine. But does it put workers at risk?

Nail salon workers in Australia express concerns about their exposure to harmful chemical vapours and dust, calling for better safety measures and research.

Mar 5 • 18:44 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Remote work can be going from bad to worse - strategy for the weary, professor warns

A study by the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health reveals that while remote work may alleviate some immediate stress, it often has more negative effects on workers' mental health in the long run.

Mar 5 • 16:49 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A Dominican revealed what it is like to work for Amazon Flex and how much one can earn in the U.S.: "It is a good way to make extra money"

A Dominican content creator shares insights about working for Amazon Flex, detailing the experience and potential earnings in the U.S.

Mar 5 • 15:19 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Workers' Movement Business Council: It makes no sense to compare a Danish wealth tax with Norway's

Experts argue that the comparison between Denmark's wealth tax and Norway's is flawed, emphasizing the unique economic conditions in each country.

Mar 4 • 00:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

In the Last Two Years, Tax Burden on Workers Has Increased... High-Income Earners Continue to Keep It the Same

While the overall tax burden for workers has increased in the last two years, high-income earners have seen their burden remain unchanged, influenced by greater tax relief benefits.

Mar 3 • 09:56 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kim Jong-un publicly visits cement factory amid Iranian airstrikes, calling it a heroic struggle

Kim Jong-un visited North Korea's largest cement plant, praising workers for their production achievements and reaffirming the country's economic strategy despite international tensions.

Mar 2 • 01:10 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

In Kaunas, 12 residents were evacuated due to a gas smell

Twelve residents were evacuated in Kaunas after a strong smell of gas was reported in an apartment building, but it was later identified and removed by gas service workers.

Feb 28 • 09:48 UTC

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