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🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

He doesn't speak Arabic but has mastered the Quran: A pilgrimage reward for a Bangladeshi delivery worker in Qatar

A Bangladeshi delivery worker in Qatar received a pilgrimage to Mecca after his Quran recitation touched many on social media.

Feb 24 • 10:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Tommi Korpela and alcohol-afflicted Tomi Lindfors discuss their 50-year friendship - 'Tommi has never judged'

Actors Tommi Korpela and Tomi Lindfors reflect on their deep friendship and their roles in the upcoming film 'Isänpäivä', where they portray a social worker and a resident struggling with alcohol addiction.

Feb 24 • 08:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘The Prosecutor Causes Social Anxiety’ - The Assertive Final Statement of Textile Worker Cha Eon-nyeon

Cha Eon-nyeon, a textile worker imprisoned for labor activism, made a powerful final statement illustrating the stark contrast between his life in prison and the poor living conditions of laborers outside.

Feb 23 • 10:44 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Abuse of Social Workers During Training and the Success of Integrated Care

A social worker recounts the absurdity of being forced to perform menial tasks instead of gaining relevant experience during training, highlighting issues within South Korea's social welfare system.

Feb 23 • 04:52 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

What You Can Get in This Year's Wage Settlement

The newly appointed leaders of LO pledge to advocate for at least a four percent wage increase in this year's negotiations, addressing wage disparities among different worker categories.

Feb 17 • 03:57 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The videos that move Brazil: the son of a domestic worker will study medicine at the best university

A Brazilian student from a low-income family has gained acceptance into a prestigious university, sparking widespread joy and discussions about meritocracy.

Feb 14 • 04:40 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

N. Kerameos: The National Social Agreement provides the opportunity for salary and benefit increases

The National Social Agreement in Greece allows for easier collective labor agreements, potentially leading to increased wages and benefits for employees.

Feb 13 • 19:32 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letter to the Editor. The Migration Agency's ethical council must show where it stands

A retired social worker criticizes the Swedish Migration Agency's ethical council for its stance on recent deportations of children and young adults.

Feb 13 • 16:01 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Juvenile Court: They threatened him with a gun and beat him to get money

Two young men in Munich are facing serious charges after allegedly using a fake pistol to threaten and assault a social care worker in an attempt to steal money for drugs.

Feb 12 • 15:48 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

I didn't hurt anyone. The court unravels the case of a social worker who allegedly hit a senior with a car in Olomouc

A court case is underway involving a social worker accused of hitting a senior citizen with her car in Olomouc, during which she claims to be innocent.

Feb 12 • 14:06 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Woman throws water at delivery worker for unloading in front of her house in Peru | VIDEO

In Lima, Peru, a woman threw water at a young delivery worker unloading soft drinks in front of her home, provoking outrage on social media.

Feb 11 • 15:51 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

"I have raised my desk so I stand by my computer. Then he suddenly says: I can see you, and I have a gun"

The article discusses the rising threats and violence faced by officials checking citizens' social benefits, highlighting a specific incident where a worker received a chilling message from a citizen.

Feb 11 • 06:57 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

IMSS records the largest drop in affiliated workers in January in 10 years

The Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) reported its worst January in worker affiliation in the past decade, with a loss of over 8,000 jobs due to seasonal adjustments in digital platform employment.

Feb 9 • 21:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Government reactivates a labor absenteeism observatory to combat the increase in absenteeism

The Spanish Government has revived a labor absenteeism observatory to address the rising levels of worker absenteeism, resuming negotiations with unions and business associations.

Feb 9 • 17:32 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

DISTURBING CONTENT ⟩ Former healthcare worker's TikTok videos raise the question: is it ethical to photograph patients and share stories?

A former healthcare worker's TikTok videos have sparked ethical concerns regarding the photography of patients and sharing their stories without explicit consent.

Feb 9 • 06:40 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Numerous changes in the Labor Code: affects every worker

The Lithuanian Ministry of Social Security and Labour is preparing a series of amendments to the Labor Code, which are set to impact all workers once they receive parliamentary approval.

Feb 9 • 06:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman reports car falsely linked to child kidnapping and says she is receiving threats

A social worker in Fortaleza, Ceará, reported that her car was falsely linked to child kidnapping, leading to threats and harassment from the public.

Feb 6 • 22:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Company is ordered to reimburse INSS for pension paid to the widow of a worker killed on the job in Campo Grande

The Federal Court has ordered Bramix Concrete to reimburse the National Institute of Social Security (INSS) for death pension payments made to the widow of a worker who died in a construction accident in Campo Grande.

Feb 6 • 15:14 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

"Subsidies for Employing Foreigners" Misinformation on Social Media Affects Political Parties' Appeals

False information circulating on social media regarding government subsidies for employing foreigners is influencing public opinion and political party appeals amid debates on foreign worker policies in the election.

Feb 5 • 21:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

Dismissal of a worker for personal internet use during work hours declared unjustified

The Social Chamber of the Superior Court of Justice of La Rioja ruled that the dismissal of a sales technician for using the internet personally during work hours for 57 hours was unjustified, as it did not harm the company.

Feb 4 • 12:38 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Family in the forest, complaint against the social worker dismissed: 'She acted correctly'

The complaint lodged by the lawyers of a family involved in a legal case against social worker Veruska D'Angelo has been dismissed, with no disciplinary action to be taken against her following a lengthy investigation.

Feb 4 • 12:11 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Voloudaki: The immigration strategy aims to prevent illegal flows and strengthen legal worker migrations

The Deputy Minister of Migration and Asylum highlighted that the immigration strategy focuses on preventing illegal immigration while simultaneously enhancing legal worker migrations to address economic and social cohesion issues.

Feb 3 • 14:33 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The New Workers

The article discusses the importance of recognizing the working class, highlighting the role of about 150,000 immigrants in Catalonia gaining regularization to meet labor demands.

Feb 2 • 04:30 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Confident social worker tops the hierarchy in 'Kutt mutt'

Liban Abdules 'Kutt mutt' challenges power relations by confronting white privileged complacency, raising some unresolved questions according to Anna HÃ¥kansson.

Jan 31 • 12:01 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Mark Ruffalo keeps the door open for future political involvement: People in America are suffering

Actor Mark Ruffalo discusses social crisis and the need for a new worker-friendly America, hinting at potential political involvement.

Jan 11 • 06:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Social worker in Britain raped girls. Sentenced to 8 years in prison

A social worker in the UK has been sentenced to eight years in prison for the rape and abuse of two girls while working in a children's home.

Jan 7 • 18:01 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

VIDEO A 180 kg Ball Hit a Disney World Worker in Florida

A Disney World worker is recovering after being struck by a 180 kg prop rock during a performance in Florida, confirmed the company, as footage of the incident circulated on social media.

Jan 2 • 07:52 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Debts: When Private Insolvency Helps - and When It Doesn't

This article discusses the role of private insolvency in managing debt and highlights the experience of social worker Elvira Eisen-Walser in assisting individuals overwhelmed by financial burdens in Munich.

Dec 30 • 17:15 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Family in the woods, new motion from the lawyers. Psychiatrist Cantelmi chosen as party consultant

A legal complaint against a youth court order was filed before Christmas, highlighting a conflict between the mother and a social worker that hindered collaboration.

Dec 27 • 12:28 UTC

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