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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The city is looking for vigorous summer workers - the pay looks strange

The city of Vantaa seeks five young workers aged 16-17 for furniture clearing and transportation tasks, raising questions about the varying wages based on educational background.

Mar 19 โ€ข 17:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Young people get bored at work more often than older employees, and according to a researcher, this can have serious consequences

Research indicates that young workers experience boredom at work more frequently than their older counterparts, which can have significant implications for their personal lives and mental health.

Mar 18 โ€ข 17:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

United Farm Workers union cancels Cesar Chavez events over abuse allegations

The United Farm Workers union has canceled celebrations for Cesar Chavez due to serious allegations of his involvement in the abuse of young women or minors.

Mar 17 โ€ข 19:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง 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 โ€ข 11:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Finland now wants certain types of workers - see if you belong to the most sought-after group

Employers in Finland are seeking a different type of workforce than what is currently available, as young job seekers have unrealistic expectations of the labor market.

Mar 17 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

'Blacklist' young female workers in their 20s... Surviving as laborers in their 60s

A reunion of former textile workers highlights the ongoing struggles and resilience of those formerly blacklisted during South Korea's labor movements in the 1970s.

Mar 16 โ€ข 11:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Another โ€˜Tu-Anโ€™ has died after 133 days... "How many more must die?"

A young Vietnamese worker, Tu-An, tragically died in an industrial accident in South Korea, raising concerns about worker safety for migrant laborers.

Mar 16 โ€ข 09:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

DN Debate. "Yes, AI threatens young people's jobs โ€“ 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 โ€ข 19:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Young migrant worker dies in industrial accident in Buan... Labor community demands thorough investigation

A young migrant worker died in an industrial accident in Buan, prompting calls from the labor union for a thorough investigation and preventive measures.

Mar 13 โ€ข 02:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

"At 5:50 PM, they start to tidy their desk, and at 6:01 PM, there is no one left!": why young people do not want to work like their elders

The article discusses the reluctance of young employees to conform to traditional work norms, emphasizing their desire for autonomy and a shift in work culture.

Mar 12 โ€ข 20:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Young Migrant Worker Dies in Machinery Accident at Buan Manufacturing Plant

A young migrant worker tragically died after becoming trapped in machinery while working at a manufacturing plant in Buan, South Korea.

Mar 12 โ€ข 11:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

UK companies struggling to hire young people amid cost pressures, MPs told

UK businesses are facing challenges in hiring young workers due to rising costs that have impacted profit margins and recruitment plans, according to reports to MPs.

Mar 11 โ€ข 14:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Young woman reports rape committed by worker in farm lodging in the interior of Minas

A 28-year-old woman alleged she was raped in the workers' lodging of a farm in rural Patos de Minas, Brazil, by a male worker who fled the scene after the incident.

Mar 11 โ€ข 14:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

The Education Workers' Union Awaits Stories of Special People in the Educational Path

The Estonian Education Workers' Union is calling for stories celebrating educators who passionately support young people despite challenges in the education sector.

Mar 10 โ€ข 07:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

LO: Unemployment Sticks at 4.5 Percent

A new report from LO indicates that unemployment remains stubbornly at 4.5%, particularly affecting young people and construction workers, despite strong performance in the industry.

Mar 9 โ€ข 13:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Overview: Understand the Social Democrats' new pension proposal

The Social Democrats in Denmark have proposed a reduction in the retirement age, allowing younger workers to retire earlier than previously planned.

Mar 5 โ€ข 14:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Students face 'overwhelming' fear of trying to rent in 'scary' housing market for first time

A new report reveals high levels of anxiety and fear among students and young workers in the UK regarding entering the rental market for the first time due to a lack of financial education.

Mar 3 โ€ข 18:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Minimum wage rise update as TUC chief slams 'scaremongering and misleading' claims

The head of the Trades Union Congress defends plans to increase the youth minimum wage, countering critics' claims with data showing most young workers earn above the proposed rate.

Mar 2 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Adultism in the Workplace? Young People Complain About Discrimination

A recent study reveals that young employees in Poland are increasingly experiencing discrimination in the workplace based on age, a phenomenon known as adultism.

Mar 1 โ€ข 15:22 UTC
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‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Young bearing the brunt of UK tax and wage changes, says BoE economist

A Bank of England economist highlights that recent tax and wage adjustments disproportionately affect young workers, leading to rising unemployment in this demographic.

Feb 24 โ€ข 19:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Lacking Qualifications: More and More Young Foreigners Work Without Training

In Hesse, the number of young workers without vocational or academic qualifications is increasing, with a significant portion being foreigners who may have had training in their home countries.

Feb 20 โ€ข 12:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 20:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Time When Eating Together Becomes Education [After the Incident of Kwon Kim Hyun Young]

A recent law amending the legal status of school meal workers in South Korea promises enhanced protection and rights for those in this field, highlighting long-standing issues of labor conditions and discrimination.

Feb 19 โ€ข 10:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
World

India pushes young workers to aging Europe - expert reveals shortcomings

India aims to send young workers abroad amid rising youth unemployment, with experts cautioning against potential political manipulation of labor.

Feb 17 โ€ข 03:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kim Yo-jong: โ€œItโ€™s fortunate that Jeong Dong-young expressed regret over the drone incursionโ€ฆ Attention must be paid to prevent recurrenceโ€

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 โ€ข 00:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Minister of Labor Kim Young-hoon sends letter of apology to the family of deceased migrant worker Sok Heng: "I will remember Sok Heng's name"

Minister Kim Young-hoon assured the family of Sok Heng, a Cambodian migrant worker who tragically died in a greenhouse, that he would strive to improve labor conditions for foreign workers in South Korea.

Feb 12 โ€ข 10:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Paulina Szewioล‚a: Young Workers in the Network โ€“ On the Dangers of Sharenting

The article discusses the risks associated with 'sharenting', where parents share information and images of their children online.

Feb 4 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Stunning images: this is the sudden exodus of hundreds of missionary youths heading to Brazil to work

Recent viral images depict long lines of young missionaries crossing the Uruguay River to harvest grapes or apples in Rio Grande do Sul, highlighting the economic crisis affecting yerba mate producers in Misiones.

Feb 2 โ€ข 16:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
World

The ILO warns of the risks of AI for the employment of highly qualified youth

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has warned about the risks that artificial intelligence (AI) poses for highly qualified young workers, particularly those seeking their first job, as outlined in its 2026 report on Social and Employment Trends.

Jan 14 โ€ข 07:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
National & Local

Most proposes six-hour workday for parents of young children

Most MP Ante Kujundลพiฤ‡ presented a proposal for legislative changes to allow parents of children up to eight years old the option of a voluntary six-hour workday with full legal protection for workers and reduced burden for employers.

Jan 13 โ€ข 11:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
National & Local

Croatian with a salary of 1100 euros admitted he is thinking of escaping Zagreb and asked for advice: 'Osijek seems ideal to me'

A Croatian worker considering relocating from Zagreb due to high living costs and stress has sought advice on moving to Osijek from Reddit users.

Jan 12 โ€ข 11:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

How much will salaries actually increase in 2026

The article discusses the expected salary increases in Greece for various groups, detailing net increases ranging from 40 to 120 euros per month, along with changes in tax deductions.

Jan 11 โ€ข 15:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Jobs That Don't Provide a Living

The article discusses job precarity, difficulties in accessing social security in the U.S., and how many young workers are unable to sustain a living due to low wages and unpaid overtime.

Jan 10 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Young people trapped in the probation period: "They donโ€™t give you any explanation, just goodbye"

The article discusses the alarming rate of young workers being dismissed during their probation period without explanation, with over 860,500 such cases reported in Spain within ten months of 2025.

Jan 6 โ€ข 21:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Job creation in 2025 was concentrated in workers over 50 years old, with nearly double the new affiliates compared to young people

In 2025, job growth in Spain saw a 2.4% increase in Social Security affiliations, predominantly among workers over 50, totaling 506,451 new affiliations.

Jan 5 โ€ข 21:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
Crime & Justice

What caused the tragic fire at a Swiss bar? One theory is a phenomenon similar to a fireball

Rescue workers in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, describe one of the worst tragedies in the country's history, where at least 40 young people died in a fire during New Year's celebrations at the local bar Le Constellation, with many survivors suffering severe injuries.

Jan 2 โ€ข 10:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

The university of contract workers

The debate over the state of the Italian university system highlights the significant responsibilities held by various stakeholders in shaping the future of young leaders.

Dec 28 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Crime & Justice

Not only on New Year's Eve: Violence against emergency services has become alarmingly normal

The article discusses the rising violence against emergency service workers, emphasizing the need for efficient prosecution of the mostly young offenders to restore respect for those who serve in these roles.

Dec 28 โ€ข 07:10 UTC

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