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EXPLAINED: Unions - The Real Truth

Unions demand stronger protections as survey finds alarming workplace abuse

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The Independent UK

Coal miners dudded by 'inferior' transition help

Councils, unions and other groups have voiced support for the inclusion of export coal mine workers in the flagship federal workforce transition program.

AAP

Unions set sights on pay rises, threaten strike action

Workers are more ready to strike than ever before, unions say, as they push for above-inflation pay rises to help members with high housing costs.

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Forcing UK banks to support credit unions would help keep loan sharks at bay

High street banks dodged a windfall tax – now they should invest in growth of local lenders

The Guardian - UK

Biggest US labor unions fuel No Kings protests against Trump: ‘You need a voice to have freedom’

With more than 2,700 events planned across the US, one organizer, James Phipps, 75, says: ‘Protest is all I’ve done all my life’

The Guardian - US

Unions file lawsuit seeking to halt Trump shutdown layoff plans - Roll Call

Unions filed a lawsuit Tuesday seeking to stop Trump administration plans to fire federal employees in a partial government shutdown.

Roll Call

Workers call for more involvement in AI adoption

Employers will need to invest in AI training and education, Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock says, as workers replaced by the tech call for more support.

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Schools in Mayotte set to reopen as unions warn cyclone recovery still lags

Middle and high schools in Mayotte will reopen next week, eight months after cyclone Chido killed at least 50 people and wrecked classrooms across the French overseas department. Education Minister Elisabeth Borne, visiting the Indian Ocean archipelago, promised lessons would resume "in the same conditions as before the cyclone."

Radio France Internationale

Why does France want to scrap two of its public holidays?

France’s government is weighing a controversial move – scrapping two public holidays – as part of a push to fill state coffers. Prime Minister François Bayrou has given unions and employers until 30 September to discuss the measure, or risk the government pushing it through.

Radio France Internationale

Stop trying to hit credit unions with new taxes—millions of Americans would suffer

Despite their clear distinction from commercial banks, credit unions continue to face the looming threat of increased taxation.

Fortune

Utah Bans Teachers, Firefighters and Police From Negotiating for Better Wages and Working Conditions

Utah Governor Spencer Cox signed a new policy banning unions representing a variety of public workers from negotiating wages and working conditions on behalf of their members, a decision that has shocked union leaders and members alike because of it's restrictive nature.

Latin Times

Unions and workers rights group applaud the extended pause on Trump's federal worker resignation offer

Many federal workers are catching a break after a judge places an official pause on the buyouts.

Fortune

Sydney Trains Set To Roll On NYE As Unions Scale Back Major Work Bans

Good news for Sydney-siders looking to brave the city this New Year's Eve -- the trains will be running after all!

Pedestrian.tv

UK retailers accused of recruiting young shop workers without rights over Christmas

Lush and Gymshark among chains using apps promoted by TikTok influencers to take on gig economy assistants lacking basic protections, say unions

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Evening Standard

Almost 400 jobs at risk as Morrisons plans to close Rathbones bakery arm

Unions have accused Morrisons of throwing ‘workers on the scrapheap’ since its private equity takeover in 2021.

The Guardian - UK

Rolling stock firm’s £80m dividend payout fuels calls for UK rail nationalisation

Unions describe Porterbrook’s figures, despite downturn in wider rail industry’s revenues, as ‘shocking but unsurprising’

The Guardian - UK

Unions to press Labour for ‘pay restoration’ deals for public sector

TUC to vote next month on motion to call such deals ‘a key feature of our campaigning’ with the government

AAP

Premier defends staged Sunshine Coast direct rail build

New direct rail north of Brisbane is yet to get moving but the Queensland government has defended the project amid calls it would create further congestion.

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The National (Scotland)

Council leaders to ask Scottish Government for more money to avoid bin strikes

UNIONS have warned ministers to act on a “window of opportunity” to end looming bin strikes after council leaders voted to ask the Scottish…

The Independent UK

Unions demand ‘oven ready’ workers’ rights laws in Starmer’s first King’s Speech

Exclusive: With the King’s Speech set for Wednesday, Britain’s most senior union leader has warned that words ‘will not be enough’ in reversing 14 years of Tory laws restricting strikes and workers’ rights

AAP

Unions, bosses flip out over paying for junior burgers

A proposal to abolish junior rates for retail and food workers over 18 could result in a pay boost for young workers, but industry warns of job losses.

The Conversation

For better or worse, unions have always taken a stand on global issues

There has been a curious response by some in the Canadian media to the support of Palestinians by certain Canadian unions.

The Guardian - UK

Why unions are lobbying Labour over a ‘just transition’ to cleaner energy

Jobs and communities dependent on oil and gas sector must be considered in plan to ban North Sea licences, say GMB and Unite

Reason

What the Biden Administration Could Learn From California's Attempt To Ban Independent Contracting

Instead, the White House is pushing for similar job-killing regulations on the national level.

Radio France Internationale

French teachers strike over 'unfair' classroom groups, lack of resources

Several unions representing middle and high schools in France are calling for another round of strikes and demonstrations on Tuesday to demand the abandonment of a scheme separating students into levels, as well as a salary hike and more resources for public schools.

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