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Fast-food manager hung picture of monkey in workplace and used it to harass black workers, ICTU conference hears

Racism is prevalent and growing in Irish workplaces, especially in behind-the-scenes areas where it is often ignored.

Plans to extend paid sick leave to 10 days stalled just as flu cases surge

Ireland's sick leave scheme remains inadequate, stalling at five days despite plans for expansion to combat public health crises.

Fast-food manager hung picture of monkey in workplace and used it to harass black workers, ICTU conference hears

Racism is prevalent and growing in Irish workplaces, especially in behind-the-scenes areas where it is often ignored.

Plans to extend paid sick leave to 10 days stalled just as flu cases surge

Ireland's sick leave scheme remains inadequate, stalling at five days despite plans for expansion to combat public health crises.
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Paul Gavan pulls out of Seanad race after left off Sinn Fein's list of hopefuls

Sinn Féin prioritizes electing a strong team over including external nominees in Seanad candidacies.
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Ministers facing pressure from unions over winter fuel payment cut

Unions demand a reversal of the government's decision to strip winter fuel allowance from pensioners amidst upcoming votes in Commons.

Winter fuel vote delay an outrage, says union

The delay of a vote on winter fuel payment cuts during Labour Party conference has sparked outrage among trade unions and activists.

Starmer finds grateful TUC audience and paltry Commons dissent on winter fuel allowance | John Crace

Keir Starmer's attendance at the TUC conference signals a renewed dialogue with unions, contrasting with previous Tory leadership's absence.

Unite calls for 1% wealth tax on super-rich to fund UK public sector pay rises

Unite calls for a 1% wealth tax on the super-rich to fund public sector raises and NHS staffing.

Union says Labour's workers' rights bill has more holes than Swiss cheese'

The Employment Rights Bill marks a significant but insufficient step in improving workers' rights, calling for more comprehensive reforms.

Is Keir Starmer's plan to help workers the start of a new era or no big deal? | Andy Beckett

Trade unions in the UK have weakened significantly over 45 years, contributing to lower worker rights and wages.

Ministers facing pressure from unions over winter fuel payment cut

Unions demand a reversal of the government's decision to strip winter fuel allowance from pensioners amidst upcoming votes in Commons.

Winter fuel vote delay an outrage, says union

The delay of a vote on winter fuel payment cuts during Labour Party conference has sparked outrage among trade unions and activists.

Starmer finds grateful TUC audience and paltry Commons dissent on winter fuel allowance | John Crace

Keir Starmer's attendance at the TUC conference signals a renewed dialogue with unions, contrasting with previous Tory leadership's absence.

Unite calls for 1% wealth tax on super-rich to fund UK public sector pay rises

Unite calls for a 1% wealth tax on the super-rich to fund public sector raises and NHS staffing.

Union says Labour's workers' rights bill has more holes than Swiss cheese'

The Employment Rights Bill marks a significant but insufficient step in improving workers' rights, calling for more comprehensive reforms.

Is Keir Starmer's plan to help workers the start of a new era or no big deal? | Andy Beckett

Trade unions in the UK have weakened significantly over 45 years, contributing to lower worker rights and wages.
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Doctor says opioid crisis 'omnipresent within the trades.' Here's what advocates want to do about it | CBC News

Trade unions and advocates are urging the Ontario government to address the opioid crisis, with a focus on the construction workforce.
#cost-of-living

Private sector workers may be set for pay rise of up to 7pc next year

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions advises seeking 4% to 7% pay increases next year to counteract inflation-related wage loss.

Union anger over Labour government's insulting' 2.8% public sector pay plan

The proposed 2.8% pay rise for public sector workers is deemed insufficient by trade unions amid rising living costs.

Private sector workers may be set for pay rise of up to 7pc next year

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions advises seeking 4% to 7% pay increases next year to counteract inflation-related wage loss.

Union anger over Labour government's insulting' 2.8% public sector pay plan

The proposed 2.8% pay rise for public sector workers is deemed insufficient by trade unions amid rising living costs.
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#government-policy

Doctors and nurses' leaders warn sick pay is too low

Rising pressure on the UK government from unions to increase Statutory Sick Pay amid concerns about worker debt and health implications.

Union bosses hit out at winter fuel payments cut

The government has faced backlash for withdrawing winter fuel payments from millions of pensioners, impacting their financial security in winter.

Doctors and nurses' leaders warn sick pay is too low

Rising pressure on the UK government from unions to increase Statutory Sick Pay amid concerns about worker debt and health implications.

Union bosses hit out at winter fuel payments cut

The government has faced backlash for withdrawing winter fuel payments from millions of pensioners, impacting their financial security in winter.
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MoD to cut more than 5,000 civil service jobs in drive to reduce costs

Over 5,000 job cuts in the MoD aim for a 10% reduction in staff amidst cost-cutting measures.

Union bosses want Reeves to pay compensation to miners who took on Thatcher

The Independent prioritizes accessible journalism and advocates for compensation for miners affected by the 1984-85 strikes.
#public-sector-pay

Unions tell Reeves they expect huge pay rise in new year despite Budget black hole

Union leaders are preparing for a confrontation over public sector pay rises amid rising economic pressures.

The Guardian view on trade unions: good for capitalism | Editorial

Rightwing backlash against public sector pay rises illustrates deepening tensions in labor relations and the ongoing effects of austerity on essential services.

Unions tell Reeves they expect huge pay rise in new year despite Budget black hole

Union leaders are preparing for a confrontation over public sector pay rises amid rising economic pressures.

The Guardian view on trade unions: good for capitalism | Editorial

Rightwing backlash against public sector pay rises illustrates deepening tensions in labor relations and the ongoing effects of austerity on essential services.
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Rayner signals potential delays to key employment reforms

Angela Rayner hints at delays in elements of workers' rights overhaul amid complexity, impacting the anticipated Employment Bill.

RTE staff seek 6pc pay rise in new claim

The Trade Union Group seeks a pay increase of €1,500 plus 6% in response to economic pressures.

Rayner signals potential delays to key employment reforms

Angela Rayner hints at delays in elements of workers' rights overhaul amid complexity, impacting the anticipated Employment Bill.

RTE staff seek 6pc pay rise in new claim

The Trade Union Group seeks a pay increase of €1,500 plus 6% in response to economic pressures.
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Amazon, Tesla, Meta called out for eroding democracy

Large corporations, including Amazon and Meta, are undermining democracy through lobbying, union busting, and alignment with anti-democratic movements, according to ITUC.

GMB calls for government to prioritise union-friendly firms in public contracts

GMB urges the government to favor businesses that recognize trade unions in public contracts.

EXPLAINED: Why are there so many transport strikes in Italy?

Frequent transport strikes in Italy stem from the fragmented union landscape and the nature of public transport funding.

Middle East: Israeli court orders end to general strike DW 09/02/2024

Israeli labor unions have initiated a strike to compel the government to negotiate a cease-fire in light of the ongoing conflicts.

Cleaners at prestigious UK girls' school win dispute over pay and conditions

Cleaners at James Allen's girls' school gained improved pay, working conditions, and support from the community, leading to a successful resolution of their dispute.

Labour's radical employment rights strategy is risky but it could rewrite British Labour relations | Martin Kettle

Labour's new approach focuses on partnership between unions and businesses instead of conflict.

Defending working-class interests requires more than simply opposing immigration | Kenan Malik

Restricting immigration is argued as beneficial for working-class lives, yet genuine support may require more focus on empowering workers' rights and collective actions.

Swedish union slams Tesla for bringing in foreign strike breakers

Tesla has flown in workers from other European countries to work at its service centers in Sweden during a strike, causing backlash from local unions.

Lufthansa reaches pay deal with cabin crew after strikes DW 04/11/2024

Lufthansa agrees to a pay rise of 16.5%-17.4% for cabin staff by 2026.
Similar deals with ground crews and airport security personnel end a wave of early-year strikes.

France's foreign doctors suffer insecurity as understaffed hospitals struggle to function

Foreign doctors in French hospitals facing challenges post-pandemic
Shortage of medical staff in French hospitals highlighted by the situation
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