UK unions could seek bargaining rights with just 2% of workers as members
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UK water regulator could be scrapped in ‘root and branch’ review
Environment secretary says new commission will consider all options regarding Ofwat43 minutes ago - United Kingdom -
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EY fires workers for taking 2 online training courses at same time
EY employees canned after consultancy rejects claims of multitasking by those who signed up for multiple sessions.3 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
House arrest considered as alternative to jail in bid to ease prisons crisis
Major review of sentencing announced as 1,100 inmates are freed in latest phase of early release scheme8 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
UK unions could seek bargaining rights with just 2% of workers as members
Ministers will consult on range of measures aimed at easing representation7 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Politics - The Hill
Return-to-office mandates are causing more federal workers to unionize
Department of Justice trial attorneys are seeking to form the first attorneys' union in the department's history in response to a return-to-office mandate, citing concerns about productivity, ...8 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Son of Singapore founder says ‘campaign of persecution’ forced him to seek asylum in UK
Exclusive: Lee Hsien Yang says Singapore is no ‘paradise’ after fleeing authoritarian regime that his older brother inherited and still holds sway over through their revered father’s legacy. A ...14 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Fewer than a quarter of UK workers want alcohol at social events
Increase in demand for games-based activities signals end of boozy Christmas party17 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Top stories - BBC News
New workers' rights 'to cost firms £5bn a year'
Businesses will face additional costs over the measures which include boosts to sick pay and unfair dismissal rights.Yesterday -
Sports - ABC News
WNBA players union decides to opt out of current collective bargaining agreement
The WNBA players union has decided to opt out of the current collective bargaining agreement, two years before its expirationYesterday - WNBA -
Business - Financial Times
Serious Fraud Office probes £112mn hotel built by leading UK trade union
Birmingham project commissioned by Unite has been valued at way below its construction costYesterday - United Kingdom -
Business - Inc.
2 States to Vote on Lower Minimum Wage Rate for Tipped Workers
Massachusetts and Arizona plan ballot measures that could eliminate the subminimum wage paid to many workers in the restaurant and hospitality industries.Yesterday -
Business - Financial Times
UK workers’ rights reforms to cost businesses £5bn a year
Government’s impact assessment finds companies will face bill for implementing new policiesYesterday - United Kingdom -
Top stories - BBC News
The work sickness timebomb that risks a lost generation of workers
Britain is sick, and getting sicker. Economics editor Faisal Islam unpacks whether the government can get people working againYesterday -
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Boeing, machinists' union reach tentative deal that could end strike
Aircraft manufacturing giant Boeing and the union representing about 33,000 striking machinists reached a tentative agreement Saturday on a new contract that, if ratified, would end a strike which ...2 days ago -
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Boeing workers to vote next week on a new proposal that could end strike
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers said early Saturday that it plans to hold a ratification vote on Wednesday that could end the Boeing strike.3 days ago -
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Boeing workers to vote on new proposal that could end strike
Boeing and its machinists’ union have reached a new contract proposal, the union said Saturday, outlining a deal that could end a more than month-long strike that has hobbled the manufacturers’ ...3 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Many GOP voters worried poll workers could tamper with ballots: Survey
More than half of Republican voters in a new survey said they are worried poll workers could tamper with ballots during the 2024 election, now less than three weeks away. The poll, released Friday ...3 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
UK ministers seek to reassure bond investors on their borrowing plans
Treasury chief secretary Darren Jones sets out ‘guardrails’ for investment4 days ago - United Kingdom -
World - The Guardian
ECB’s Lagarde: ‘We’re breaking the neck of inflation’ after cutting interest rates – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news. Newsflash: Inflation across the eurozone fell by more than initially thought last month, which may cement the chances of interest rate ...5 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
UK investors seize advantage and feast on bargain passive funds
Analysts suggest kickbacks might explain how, in contrast, 89% of flows to Luxembourg funds went to active vehicles5 days ago - United Kingdom -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
After Jets and Bills opened trade season, these 5 WRs could be next
Davante Adams and Amari Cooper were the first dominoes to fall. This week's QB Room looks at teams that could make bold moves to support their QBs.5 days ago - NFL -
Business - Financial Times
UK considering sanctions against far-right Israeli ministers
Starmer tells MPs that government is ‘looking at’ imposing curbs over ‘abhorrent’ comments on Gaza6 days ago - Israel -
Politics - The Hill
Unions: Support automation that helps workers without sinking them
A far better approach would be to ensure that automation benefits workers, not just providing stratospheric gains for shareholders and executives.6 days ago -
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See the 2 giant pandas that just arrived in Washington from China
Bao Li and Qing Bao, the two new giant pandas from China have arrived in Washington, D.C. The pandas are settling into their new habitats as they prepare to make their public debut on Jan 24. NBC's ...6 days ago - China -
World - Financial Times
FirstFT: Musk backs Trump election bid with $75mn donation
Also in today’s newsletter, luxury shares fall after poor LVMH results and Boeing raises new capital6 days ago - Donald Trump -
World - The Guardian
UK calls for India to cooperate with Canada’s legal process as row deepens
Delhi expelled diplomats after Canadian police say they have evidence linking Indian agents to murder in Canada. Britain joined its Five Eyes intelligence partners on Wednesday in saying India’s ...6 days ago - United Kingdom -
World - The Guardian
UK inflation falls below 2% for first time since 2021 in boost to Rachel Reeves
Surprise annual drop to 1.7% in September raises chance of interest rate cuts, increasing budget leeway. UK inflation surprise opens up wriggle room for lower rates and less painful budget ...6 days ago - United Kingdom -
Top stories - The New York Times
2 Men Accused of Killing 72-Year-Old While Posing as Utility Workers
Two men who said they were looking for a gas leak killed the man in his basement in suburban Detroit and bound his wife with duct tape before taking her watch and phone, prosecutors said.October 15 -
Politics - NBC News
Harris’ agenda targeting black men comes at ‘just the right time,’ says Democratic lawmaker
Rep. Gabe Amo (D-R.I.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss Vice President Harris’ new initiatives targeting Black men voters with voting already underway in key states.October 14 -
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WNBA and players' union closing in on opt out date for current collective bargaining agreement
The WNBA had a record year in terms of growth in viewership and attendance, and with that the players now want a bigger piece of the financial pieOctober 14 - WNBA -
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Reeves signals hike in National Insurance for firms
The chancellor was speaking at the government's International Investment Summit, where deals worth £63bn were hailed.October 14 -
World - The Guardian
Rachel Reeves gives closing speech at UK investment summit – business live
Chancellor says £60bn of investment has been announced at summit, showing confidence in UK economy. Keir Starmer will promise to slash red tape as he hosts investment summit Who will attend ...October 14 - United Kingdom -
Politics - The Hill
Union leaders' outdated methods hurt workers and the economy
The International Longshoreman's Association is demanding outrageous wage increases and a ban on automation at American ports, threatening to disrupt the economy and cost jobs.October 14 -
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Note to Self: Dolores Huerta looks back on her fight for farm workers' rights
During Hispanic Heritage Month, labor activist Dolores Huerta reflects on her fight for farm workers' rights alongside Cesar Chavez in the 1960s and her ongoing work to help others.October 14