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

Working hours extended: Cafés in Bosnia and Herzegovina to stay open until dawn for match against the U.S.

The Government of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina has recommended that employers adjust work schedules on July 2 due to the national football team's FIFA World Cup match against the United States, which kicks off at 2:00 a.m. local time.

Last-minute pay deal averts Norwegian rig workers’ strike

Norwegian unions representing workers on drilling rigs and floating production platforms have struck a wage deal with employers, avoiding a strike that would have affected more than 600 people on key offshore assets. The last-minute deal was reached on Thursday evening, close to the midnight deadline, the Norwegian Shipowners’ Association said, which represented employers in

Workers in food, tourism sector demand better working conditions

Workers in Greece’s food service and hotel sectors held a 24-hour, nationwide strike on Wednesday, demanding higher pay, stronger labor protections and stricter enforcement of employment laws.

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...

Unions call for an end to unpaid internships

Trade unions have called on the Government to use its presidency of the European Union to progress an EU directive aimed at ending unpaid traineeships.

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.

Unions to protest as Volkswagen thrashes out job cut plans

Unions to protest as Volkswagen thrashes out job cut plans

Government declares June 30 a normal working day despite protests against undocumented migrants

Government declares June 30 a normal working day despite protests against undocumented migrants

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.

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

Return-to-office mandates are a pay cut in disguise 

Office days now cost the average worker about 55 in out-of-pocket spending on commuting, parking, coffee and lunch, according to recent research.

Pilbara miners to strike for first time in 40 years after BHP ‘stonewall’ pay deal

The unions claim their hand was forced by BHP’s ‘US-style’ stonewalling tactics during pay negotiations for its workers.

'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.

Major umbrella labor union to stage general strike next week

Major umbrella labor union to stage general strike next week

Labor side lowers proposed hourly minimum wage for next year to 11,700

The labor side revised down its proposed hourly minimum wage for next year to 11,700 won (7.56) during ongoing wage-setting negotiations Thursday, still higher than the business side's proposal. The revised minimum wage proposal was presented by the labor side at a plenary session of the Minimum Wage Commission, down from its initial proposal of 12,000 won. The latest proposal marks the labor side's fourth revision from its initial offer. During the meeting, the business side proposed 10,410 wo

Why are B.C. nurses on strike?

On June 29, the B.C. Nurses’ Bargaining Association gave a 72-hour strike notice. The three days came and went without a new offer from the employers’ association, and the nurses began their strike on July 2 by restricting overtime and withdrawing non-nursing services. These include activities that could be performed by other health care workers, The post Why are B.C. nurses on strike? appeared first on CCPA.

Canadian autoworkers union Unifor sets bargaining deadline with Ford

DETROIT -- Canadian autoworkers union Unifor set a bargaining deadline of July 10 for contract talks with Ford Motor Co. as the labor group seeks stability amid crisis for members affected by layoffs, U.S. tariffs and the ongoing review of the ...

Workers claim BNZ boss threatened to cut annual leave over office return

Workers claim BNZ boss threatened to cut annual leave over office return

(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on June 24)

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

Where's the doctor's note? Germany tightens workplace rules, no more sick leaves over call or text

Germany is tightening its sick leave policy, requiring a doctor's note from day one of illness, a move Chancellor Friedrich Merz believes will boost the economy. Previously, employees enjoyed up to six weeks of paid sick leave per illness. This reform, alongside increased retirement age and flexible hiring, aims to enhance national competitiveness. However, doctors warn of potential strain on the healthcare system.

Editorial: Strike at crucial port is sign of trouble

Unions have been increasingly emboldened by the Albanese Government’s changes to industrial relations laws. The outcome of that is now clear.

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

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

Ford and Unifor strike tentative deal for three-year labour contract

A new deal has been struck for a three-year labour contract between a union representing Canadian autoworkers and Ford Motor Co.. The tentative agreement covers roughly 5,000 workers at five plants in southern Ontario and one in Alberta. Details are being kept under wraps until they can be presented to union members for ratification. Negotiations [] The post Ford and Unifor strike tentative deal for three-year labour contract appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

On-call and temporary workforce jumps higher as 88,000 quit subcontracting

The number of workers with a flexible contract in the Netherlands increased by 63,000 in the first quarter of this year compared to a year earlier.

Kuota pekerja asing kini di bawah Kesuma

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan memindahkan pengurusan Pusat Sehenti Pengurusan Pekerja Asing (OSC) daripada Kementerian Dalam Negeri (KDN) kepada Kementerian Sumber Manusia (Kesuma) berkuat kuasa serta-merta. Keputusan strategik itu dicapai dalam mesyuarat Jemaah Menteri pada 1 Julai lalu bagi meluluskan syor mesyuarat Jawatankuasa Kabinet Mengenai Pekerja Asing Bilangan 1 Tahun 2026 yang bersidang sehari sebelum itu. Menteri ... Read more The post Kuota pekerja asing kini di bawah Kesuma appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Health workers in DR Congo's Ebola outbreak go on strike over pay issues

The healthcare workers at the epicentre of Congo’s Ebola outbreak are walking off their jobs to protest delays in their payments.

Thousands of German retail workers to strike amid pay dispute

Ver.di union demands 7 wage hike, minimum monthly increase of 258 for workers

Some health workers in Congo's Ebola outbreak go on strike over pay issues as deaths near 600

Healthcare workers at the epicenter of Congo’s Ebola outbreak are walking off their jobs to protest delays in their payments.

Deputy minister: 81pc of Klang Valley workers report improved job performance under flexible work arrangements

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — A study on the impact of the flexible work arrangements policy by the Ministry o...

Alibaba to ban Claude Code over alleged backdoor risk, source says

The workplace ban, starting July 10, lands weeks after Anthropic accused operators linked to Alibaba’s Qwen lab of running the largest known distillation campaign against Claude. Alibaba will bar its employees from using Anthropic’s Claude Code inside workplace environments from July 10, according to a person familiar with the matter cited by Reuters. The stated reason [] This story continues at The Next Web

Promised Rs 10,000, Paid Rs 5,000: Intern Faces Brutal Choice To Quit Or Stay

A marketing intern claimed they worked extra hours but received only half the promised stipend.

US employers add 57K jobs in June as hiring continues at a healthy clip – though rate-cut hopes fall

Hiring in June remained steady, even as it ended a three-month streak of job gains over 100,000 – but a steady labor market could add even more fuel to the Federal Reserve’s argument for raising interest rates. US employers added 57,000 jobs in June – below estimates of 115,000, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said []

Health workers in Congo go on strike over pay issues as deaths near 600

Healthcare workers at the epicenter of Congo’s Ebola outbreak are walking off their jobs to protest delays in their payments

Hospitality and tourism workers in Greece to hold 24-hour strike on 24 June, with rallies planned in major cities

Workers in Greece’s hospitality and tourism sector will hold a 24-hour nationwide strike on Wednesday, 24 June, with rallies planned in Athens, Thessaloniki, Patras and several other cities. The strike has been called by POEET, the Panhellenic Federation of Employees in Food Service and Tourism, as part of broader labour action involving workers from several [] The post Hospitality and tourism workers in Greece to hold 24-hour strike on 24 June, with rallies planned in major cities appeared first on ProtoThema English.

No salary since Nov 2022: Employee wins in HC

No salary since Nov 2022: Employee wins in HC

The Myth of Unifying the Union

The Myth of Unifying the Union

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.

Day Jobs and Night Work

Day Jobs and Night Work

Furnmart employees end strike with two-year salary increment deal

Furnmart and Home Corp Namibia employees ended their strike after the company committed to a two-year deal to increase their salaries by 5 and N300 per month. Over 467 employees countrywide embarked on a stay-away strike last Monday after the company and the Metal and Allied Namibian Workers Union (Manwu) reached a deadlock on salary [] The post Furnmart employees end strike with two-year salary increment deal appeared first on The Namibian.

Auto Worker Delegates Back Union’s Fighting Direction at UAW Convention

Auto Worker Delegates Back Union’s Fighting Direction at UAW Convention Marti Sun, 06/21/2026 - 19:29

It’s Well Past Time for a Four-Day Workweek

Experiments with a shorter workweek have shown that shown that working fewer hours improves worker well-being and productivity. But we can’t expect employers to implement this transformative change of their own volition.