Dutch workplaces not ready for rising heat, labor union warns

Europe’s Largest Unions Demand Right to Cancel Work on Days Above 30C

Unions across Europe are calling on governments to introduce legislation to safeguard workers from rising temperatures, after western Europe recorded its hottest June on record. Three of Europe’s largest trade unions, representing 12.6m people in 40 countries, have urged the European Commission to include heat-protection measures for workers in a new law. The unions want []

Heat stress affects one in three workers in Greece, report finds

One in three Greek workers has been exposed to extreme heat in the workplace – well above the EU average of one in five – according to the country’s workplace safety institute.

Earlier engagement could be key to avoiding labour disruptions: jobs minister

OTTAWA — Federal Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu is looking for ways to turn down the temperature between unions and employers — particularly when labour acrimony threatens to disrupt critical industries. Unions have seized on Ottawa’s review of federal labour laws to make the case for the right to strike and reaffirm their opposition to government [] The post Earlier engagement could be key to avoiding labour disruptions: jobs minister appeared first on Loonie Politics.

Europe’s air-conditioning debate reaches a boiling point

Europe’s air-conditioning debate reaches a boiling point

Hungary’s labour market still flashing strength

CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE: Employment rose more than expected in May, but we see this as a temporary uptick rather than a structural shift, with many firms still hoarding labour

Workers Warned: no work, no pay may apply on June 30

Workers Warned: no work, no pay may apply on June 30

Netherlands unprepared for extreme heat as new normal; Temps above 30°C again this week

Extreme heat is becoming increasingly common in the Netherlands.

A Union for Home Care Workers? Many Are Wary.

A Union for Home Care Workers? Many Are Wary.

Tidak pilih kerja punca majikan gaji warga asing 

KUALA LUMPUR: Kesediaan bekerja lebih masa dan tidak memilih pekerjaan antara faktor utama menyebabkan segelintir majikan tempatan terus bergantung kepada tenaga kerja asing, meskipun pelbagai usaha dilakukan bagi mengutamakan pekerja tempatan. Alasan itu diberikan pemilik kedai warga tempatan yang menggajikan warga asing di dalam serbuan yang Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia (JIM) Kuala Lumpur di ibu negara. ... Read more The post Tidak pilih kerja punca majikan gaji warga asing appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

EXPLAINED: Germany's rules for working during heatwaves

With high temperatures set to not fall below 30C in much of Germany this week, you might be wondering how hot is too hot to go to work or even to work from home? Here’s what workers should know.

Multi-sector strike in Greece today: who is taking part, protest hours and public transport information

Workers in several sectors are striking today, with rallies in Athens, Thessaloniki and other Greek cities over pay and working conditions. Public transport to operate normally The post Multi-sector strike in Greece today: who is taking part, protest hours and public transport information appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Do you struggle to dress for work in warm weather?

It’s hot out there.

June Jobs Report: Weak Hiring Or Fewer Workers?

June Jobs Report: Weak Hiring Or Fewer Workers?

Ireland weather: The rules on leaving work as 30C heatwave hits

As Ireland heads for its first official heatwave of the year with temperatures set to exceed 30C, many workers are wondering what their rights are if their workplace becomes unbearably hot.

Ministry pushes stronger OHS culture at workplaces

The Indonesian Ministry of Manpower continues to encourage the strengthening of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) ...

Singapore’s migrant worker wage saga spotlights potential loopholes

A labour saga in Singapore involving migrant workers going unpaid for months after a contractor fled the country has raised questions about wage policies for unskilled staff, even as authorities respond with the speed and efficiency emblematic of the city state. Last week, hundreds of migrant workers in services such as air-conditioning, plumbing and construction showed up at the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) building in a rare labour confrontation in the city state. On Sunday, Minister of State...

After Janus, Unions Still Trying To Keep Workers in the Dark

After Janus, Unions Still Trying To Keep Workers in the Dark

Tilt ban may give way to sweeping overhaul of guest worker rules: what we know so far

Péter Magyar's government introduced a ban on 6 June - what comes next? guestworker labourshortage labourmarket hungarianeconomy Continue reading: https://dailynewshungary.com/total-overhaul-concerning-guest-worker-rules/

Workers reminded of right to disconnect on summer leave

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) has reminded workers that their right to disconnect from work applies while on annual leave this summer.

Wages rose faster than business profits in 2025: CBS

Workers took a slightly larger share of the money generated by Dutch companies last year, as pay rose faster than...

Norwegian offshore unions enter last-ditch talks to avert wider strike

Norwegian unions representing offshore drilling rig and floating platform workers have entered state-mediated wage talks to prevent a wider strike from hitting the country’s oil and gas sector. The negotiations involve Styrke, SAFE, and DSO, which together say more than 600 members could walk out first if no deal is reached. According to Reuters, the

How a ‘too hot to work’ law could work in Britain – and what could block it

Calls for a maximum working temperature are increasing as the UK bakes in its third heatwave of the year

General : Only About Six Per Cent Of Country's Workforce In Unions - Ramanan

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Only around six per cent of the country's entire workforce is currently in workers’ unions, said Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan.

Belgium wants tougher proof from EU jobseekers and some could lose residency after six months

EU citizens who move to Belgium to look for work could soon face much tougher checks, under a new Belgian []

(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on June 24)

Negotiations between business and labor over next year's minimum wage formally b...

Johor polls: EC urges employers to give workers reasonable time to vote

JOHOR BAHRU, July 10 — The Election Commission (EC) has urged employers to grant a reasonable period for employees...

Opinion | Revitalizing workers’ unions: Strengthening the voice of civil service workers

Trade unions and professional federations are established to defend workers’ rights and welfare, provide collective The post Opinion | Revitalizing workers’ unions: Strengthening the voice of civil service workers appeared first on Radio Tamazuj.

Germany’s labour market dilemma: Rising unemployment despite vacancies

Germany’s labour market dilemma: Rising unemployment despite vacancies

Include informal sector in labour laws -Veep

The Vice President, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has urged workers and stakeholders on the labour front to adopt positive work attitudes to boost productivity and accelerate national development. She cautioned against negative practices such as lateness and absenteeism, describing them as detrimental to productivity and a drag on economic growth. Prof. Opoku-Agyemang made the call The post Include informal sector in labour laws -Veep appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

Labor Minister Jean-Pierre Farandou: 'We cannot bring France to a halt every time it hits 30°C'

With the intense heatwave exposing many workers to dangerous temperatures, the labor minister rejected the idea of climate leave, but said he was open to holding talks with unions and employers' organizations on how to better organize working conditions during extreme weather events.

How much can you earn from a summer job in Norway?

Summer jobs attract foreign workers to Norway due to the high wages and chance to experience something new.

EU Employers Must Disclose Salary Range Before Job Interviews Under New Rules

Employers across the EU must inform job candidates of the starting salary or pay range for a position either in the job advertisement or before the interview, under the EU’s new pay transparency framework. The measure is part of the EU Pay Transparency Directive, which member states were required to transpose into national law by []

'EU inc.': Fears new pan-European company status threatens workers' rights

The EU's plan to make it easier to launch businesses across Europe is drawing criticism from unions and lawmakers who warn it could weaken workers' rights.

At 11 percent, the EU’s gender pay gap is nothing less than economic violence against women

In 2026, a woman worker in average working in the EU still earns 11.1 percent less her male counterpart. Not because she works less, or contributes less, but because the system has been carefully designed to keep her in the dark about it.

Rich Miller: Illinois AFL-CIO unlikely to withhold endorsements – Chicago Sun-Times

Organized labor has not been all that ecstatic about (Gov. JB) Pritzker. 'He is labor friendly but not a friend to labor,' is a common refrain. So they’re hoping to use this threat of deferred endorsements to put a bit of fear into him as he gears up to run nationwide.