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Brazil's universities hit by massive budget cuts under Bolsonaro

There are just a few days to go until the second round of the presidential run-off in Brazil. Both incumbent Jair Bolsonaro and his left-wing rival Lula da Silva are leaving no stone unturned in trying to convince voters that they've got what it takes to lead the country going…

France 24

Labor tries city-by-city push in California for $25 minimum wage at private medical facilities

A class of health care facility support staff, including nursing assistants, security guards, and janitors, has worked alongside doctors and nurses throughout the covid-19 pandemic keeping patients and medical buildings safe and clean. It’s an unassuming line of work that some people consider a calling.

Tribune News Service

Egypt’s PM Announces $15 Increase in Minimum Monthly Wage

Egypt’s prime minister on Wednesday announced a 300-pound ($15.20) increase in the minimum monthly wage, as average Egyptians suffer from soaring prices in recent months. In a news conference, Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly announced the increase to 3,000 Egyptian pounds (over $152), up from 2,700 pounds ($137). It was the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Abortion rights take centre stage as Oz and Fetterman clash in Pennsylvania Senate debate

The two candidates for the competitive Senate seat argued over the economy, crime and the tone of Republican attacks on the Democrat’s health

The Guardian - US

Brazil's Bolsonaro considering minimum wage increase after leaked reports

Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro's government is considering raising the minimum wage and civil servants' salaries above inflation, Economy Minister Paulo Guedes said on Tuesday, but he denied intentions to end middle class tax benefits.

Reuters

Those working minimum wage jobs not able to 'even maintain a basic standard of living'

The Living Wage Technical Group blasted the Government and said workers on low pay are not protected from inflation

Irish Mirror

Ministry meets with recruiters

The Labour Ministry is negotiating with recruitment agencies to help Thai berry-pickers who worked in Northern Europe and who filed complaints that they had not received the minimum wages they were promised, Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin said on Monday.

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FTI ramps up help for small firms

The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is increasing its efforts to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially micro-SMEs, as they try to cope with the financial burden of interest rate hikes and a higher minimum wage.

Bangkok Post

Republicans in Arizona push measures to curtail citizen-led initiatives

The option to bypass the legislature, which allowed for marijuana legalization and minimum wage increases, is under threat

The Guardian - US

Transgender people often face homelessness. This is how April Young became a home owner

For three years, April Young couch surfed and worked minimum wage jobs after becoming homeless. After learning life skills at a refuge, she's bought a house of her own.

ABC News

Can most Californians even afford to retire?

Steven Johnson spent 19 years as a minimum wage laborer for a Los Angeles moving company, lifting heavy furniture and suffering three hernias along the way.

Los Angeles Times

What is the national minimum wage and when will it increase?

TUC calls for rate raise ‘as soon as possible’

The Independent UK

Michael Hiltzik: Did the pandemic finally give working Americans power over their employers? Not really

Labor advocates have been feeling their oats lately, what with a surge of successful union organizing drives at Starbucks stores, the hint of union interest at Amazon warehouses, higher minimum wage standards in cities and states across the country, and a nudge up of average wages across the board.

Los Angeles Times

What is the national minimum wage and when will it increase?

TUC calls for rate raise ‘as soon as possible’

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Daily Record

Carer's Allowance petition calling for weekly payments of £239 to match National Minimum wage dismissed by DWP

People providing at least 35 hours of unpaid care currently receive £69.70 each week.

The Independent UK

What is the national minimum wage and when will it increase?

TUC calls for rate raise ‘as soon as possible’

The Independent UK

What is the national minimum wage and when will it increase?

TUC calls for rate raise ‘as soon as possible’

The Independent UK

What is the national minimum wage and when will it increase?

TUC calls for rate raise ‘as soon as possible’

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Daily Record

Emergency energy price cap doesn't go far enough say Paisley business owners who are being slapped with energy bills DOUBLE the cost of last year

Paisley chippy owner Monica Rapallini told us: "I’m lucky if I’m making minimum wage after I’ve paid everything"

Newsroom.co.nz

Short story: Burn, by David Čiurlionis

"Dropping a loaded basket of fries": life in the minimum wage zone

The Independent UK

What is the national minimum wage and when will it increase?

TUC calls for rate raise ‘as soon as possible’

Wales Online

Real Living Wage increases to £10.90 an hour, giving pay boost to 400,000 workers

Voluntary scheme sees more than 11,000 employers, including Ikea and Lush, pay higher than statutory minimum wage

The Independent UK

What is the national minimum wage and when will it increase?

TUC calls for rate raise ‘as soon as possible’

Dublin Live

Budget 2023: Thousands in line to receive €500 boost to pay packet

Government officials are considering a change to income tax bands in next week's Budget

The News Lens

Taiwan’s Economic Slowdown (Part 2): Taiwan’s High Profit Margins Mask Its Slow Economic Growth

Taiwan’s high profits are eating into labor’s share of the economic pie — and hampering growth.

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