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Germany and trade unions kick off tough public-sector wage talks
Trade unions and employers in Germany have started collective bargaining negotiations for public-sector employees in most federal states…
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Japan PM contender Koizumi vows wage hikes to counter inflation
By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) -Shinjiro Koizumi, launching a bid to become Japan's next prime minister, pledged on Saturday to focus on…
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Air Canada flight attendants emphatically reject wage offer presented to them. What happens now?
Flight Attendants Overwhelmingly Reject Tentative Wage Deal In a decisive move, Air Canada flight attendants have overwhelmingly turned…
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McDonald’s exits restaurant group as wage rift divides industry
The association has said that tipped workers often make much more than minimum wage McDonald’s pulled out of the trade group that lobbies…
Business
Wage growth in Europe: Which jobs have seen the biggest increases?
Wages in the UK, the Netherlands, Germany, and France grew year-on-year by 5.5%, 5.3%, 3.8%, and 1.9%, respectively, in May 2025. That's…
Politics
Some Social Security recipients will see wage garnishment in just weeks
In roughly 20 days, some Social Security recipients could experience wage garnishment as a higher Social Security claw back rate returns.…
Politics
Minimum wage increase for 20 million proposed under new bill
House Democrats have introduced legislation to gradually raise the federal minimum wage to $17 an hour by 2030, seeking to improve pay for…
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California in settlement talks with Uber, Lyft over wage theft claims
In early 2020, thousands of drivers — led by Southern California advocacy group Rideshare Drivers United — filed claims with the state…
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UK posts strong wage growth ahead of BOE rate decision
UK wage growth held at its highest level in nine months and employment rose, evidence of resilient demand for workers that will likely…
Politics
California's growing need for caregivers could collide with a crackdown on immigrants
President Trump’s plans to overhaul immigration could reduce the ranks of workers who care for elderly and disabled people at home and in…
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Colombia minimum wage to increase 9.54% to $323 per month in 2025
BOGOTA (Reuters) -Colombia's minimum wage will increase by 9.54% in 2025, Colombia's President Gustavo Petro said on Tuesday, announcing…
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Scholz hails VW wage agreement as a 'socially responsible solution'
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz speaks during a press conference on the sidelines of the European Council summit. Gaetan Claessens/European…
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Volkswagen, employee representatives reach wage deal after tough negotiations
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Volkswagen's employee representatives said Friday they have reached a wage deal that wards off management…
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The F-35 stealth fighter's victory against Iran's air defenses highlights its ability to wage a higher level of war
F-35 combat operations have often been against terrorist and militant targets. Israel used the fighter jet in widespread strikes against…
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Japan's rising minimum wage likely to push up inflation, BOJ says
By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's rising minimum wage is likely to push up inflation mainly through higher services prices, the…
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Vitor Roque move to Saudi Arabia collapsing due to wage demands – report
Barcelona forward Vitor Roque has been extensively linked with an exit this summer, but there has been much less certainty over his…
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BOJ survey shows wage growth spreading among small, medium Japanese firms
TOKYO (Reuters) - Momentum to raise wages has been spreading among small and medium firms in Japan this year, reflecting labour shortages…
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Nigeria unions suspend strike after wage offer
Nigeria’s trade unions have suspended a general strike by workers that has brought economic activity to a halt this week. The decision…
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Buenos Aires trains slow to crawl as protesting conductors demand wage hike
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Trains in Argentina's capital Buenos Aires slowed to a crawl on Thursday, doubling passengers' commute time,…
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German construction industry reaches wage deal after renewed strikes
A collective wage agreement has been reached for the approximately 930,000 employees in the German construction industry, the IG BAU union…