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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

The Guardian - UK

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.

Evening Standard

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

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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

The Guardian - UK

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.

AAP

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 National (Scotland)

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

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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.

AAP

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 Conversation

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

The Guardian - UK

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.

Reason

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.

Radio France Internationale

Ai Group backs minimum wage increase of 2.8 pct

Business groups want the industrial umpire to proceed with caution on its annual minimum wage call as unions vie for a bigger boost to help workers get ahead.

AAP

Nothing has been done to stop repeat of P&O Ferries scandal, unions say

Despite UK government outrage the ‘legal loopholes remain and operator has been let off the hook’, says joint statement

The Guardian - UK

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The Guardian - US

We must start preparing the US workforce for the effects of AI – now

Artificial intelligence can make companies more efficient and workers happier – or cause mass misery. The choice is ours

The Guardian - UK

‘Hypocrisy’: Tata builds vast India furnace despite Port Talbot emissions claims

Owner says shutting Welsh blast furnaces will cut emissions, but it is opening a new one in India

The Hindu

Punjab farmers’ protests continue for second day

AAP CM Bhagwant Mann criticizes farmer unions for blocking roads, creating inconvenience to common man. SKM coordinator Darshan Pal says AAP has changed attitude since coming to power. Farmers are protesting for hike in sugarcane crop price from Rs 380 to Rs 450 per quintal. SAD chief spokesperson Arshdeep Singh…

The Guardian - AU

‘A dent in our retirement’: the battle to help Australian workers recover unpaid super

Timber tradie Peter Myall is owed at least $15,000 in superannuation, with unions urging action on what they call the last bastion of wage theft

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Roll Call

Unions rebut claims green jobs will be worse for workers - Roll Call

Unions are pushing back on the notion that clean energy jobs are inherently worse for workers, yet say conditions and wages need to improve.

The Hindu

Unions allege ‘scam in import of fuel for power plants’

Trade unions allege Centre's coal import moves favour one or two private companies. Power Ministry circular is contradictory, misguiding, deceitful and against the interest of energy consumers, people and the nation, they say. Unions demand disclosure of groups playing vital role in decisions and policies.

The National (Scotland)

Unions hail ‘significant’ victory after agency worker fight with Tory government

Unions have won a “significant” victory after challenging law changes they said let agencies supply employers with workers to fill in for…

The Guardian - UK

Monday briefing: What’s at stake for Prince Harry as he gives evidence in a major phone hacking trial

In today’s newsletter: The Duke of Sussex is a part of a hundred-strong lawsuit against the Mirror Group over allegations of hacking – but his participation is unprecedented for a royal

Glasgow Live

Glasgow museums will keep 'world renowned' status despite 'devastating' cuts, council insist

Unions have warned that the proposed cuts will lead to a loss of vital skills and expertise, but the city's culture leader insisted it would not impact the vital accreditation which helps secure funding.

Radio France Internationale

French unions hope 11th day of strikes will dial up pressure over pensions

French trade union leaders are counting on their members for a huge turnout on Thursday, the 11th day of strike action against the government’s pension reform. Talks between union representatives and Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne ended without agreement on Wednesday.

Radio France Internationale

French unions rally protesters after pension reform talks end in failure

Crunch talks between trade unions and Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne on France’s pensions crisis ended in failure after less than an hour on Wednesday morning – with union bosses vowing to press ahead with strikes and protests against government plans to raise the retirement age to 64.

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