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Europe is the fastest-warming continent, at nearly twice the average rate, report says
Europe is the fastest-warming continent and its temperatures are rising at roughly twice the global average, two top climate monitoring organizations reported.NBC News - Top stories -
Europe is the fastest-warming continent, at nearly twice the average global rate, report says
Averages show Europe is running 2.3 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.ABC News - World -
FTC Bans Worker Noncompete Clauses
The rule would prohibit companies from limiting their employees’ ability to work for rivals, a change that could increase competition and boost wages.The New York Times - Top stories -
VW Workers in Tennessee Vote to Join UAW Union
The Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga is set to become the first unionized auto factory in the South not owned by one of Detroit’s Big Three.The New York Times - Business -
Biden delivers remarks to electrical union workers
Watch live coverage as President Biden delivers remarks to the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers construction and maintenance conference.NBC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
China’s ageing tech workers hit by ‘curse of 35’
Discrimination against older employees particularly apparent in sector where executives openly state preference for youthFinancial Times - Business - China -
Noncompetes Are Dead—and Tech Workers Are Free to Roam
A new rule from the US Federal Trade Commission invalidates most noncompete agreements, frequently used to bind tech workers. It could unlock higher wages and more entrepreneurship and innovation.Wired - Tech -
VW Workers in Tennessee Vote to Join UAW Union
The Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga is set to become the first unionized auto factory in the South not owned by one of Detroit’s Big Three.The New York Times - Business -
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VW workers in Tennessee vote to join union in win for US labour movement
Victory was part of a $40mn campaign to organise workers at 13 mostly foreign-owned carmakers across the USFinancial Times - World -
Democrats Upbeat After Sudden Wins on Ukraine Aid and Auto Workers
Biden is lagging behind in key polls but Democrats are hopeful that recent policy victories will set up a sharper contrast with Trump.The Wall Street Journal - World - Ukraine -
This is the best U.S. city for remote workers—it has a population of 68,000
While the best cities for remote workers are spread across Europe and Asia, one U.S. city cracks the top 10.CNBC - Business -
Sex workers denounce UK banks for waging ‘war’ on their jobs
Campaigners say debanking and financial exclusion increases vulnerability to criminals and traffickersFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Rural jails turn to community health workers to help the newly released succeed
To reduce recidivism, some rural counties are hiring community health workers or peer support specialists to connect people leaving custody to mental health, substance use treatment, medical services and jobs.CBS News - Top stories -
New pregnant worker rights: What to expect when expecting
Pregnant employees have the right to a wide range of accommodations under new federal regulations for enforcing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act that supporters say could change workplace culture for millions of people.The Hill - Politics -
7 in 10 workers worldwide exposed to extreme heat risks: Study
Extreme heat linked to climate change threatens more than 70 percent of workers globally, according to a report released Monday by the International Labor Organization (ILO). More than 2.4 billion of the world’s workers were at risk for some level ...The Hill - Politics -
Israel Hasn’t Offered Evidence Tying Many U.N. Workers to Hamas, Review Says
The review did not address whether some employees of a U.N. agency, UNRWA, took part in the Oct. 7 attack, but it said no evidence had emerged that many UNRWA workers belonged to militant groups.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Israel Hasn’t Offered Evidence Tying U.N. Workers to Hamas, Review Says
The review did not address whether some employees of a U.N. agency, UNRWA, took part in the Oct. 7 attack, but it said no evidence had emerged that many UNRWA workers belonged to militant groups.The New York Times - Top stories - Israel -
Climate change a health risk for 70% of world's workers, UN warns
Cancer, heart disease, respiratory illnesses and kidney dysfunction among the health consequences of a warming planet.CBS News - Top stories - Climate -
70 Percent of Workers Likely Exposed to Climate Change Risks
Excessive heat, UV radiation, pollution, and other hazards are likely already impacting billions of workers around the world. But companies can take important precautions.Inc. - Business - Climate -
Beloved Ostrich Dies at Kansas Zoo After Swallowing Worker’s Keys
Karen, a 5-year-old known for her playful antics, reached beyond her enclosure, grabbed a staff member’s keys and swallowed them, the zoo said. Attempts to save her were unsuccessful.The New York Times - Top stories -
Climate change a health risk for 70% of world's workers, UN warns
Cancer, heart disease, respiratory illnesses and kidney dysfunction among the health consequences of a warming planet.CBS News - World - Climate -
Gaza aid workers 'died from blast injuries', inquest hears
James Kirby, James Henderson and John Chapman were killed in an air strike on 1 April.BBC News - Top stories -
Cava firm Freixenet to furlough 80% of its workers in Catalonia due to drought
Spanish-German company announces layoffs as conditions in north-eastern Spain hit grape production. The Spanish-German cava giant Freixenet, known for its distinctive black glass bottles of sparkling wine, is to furlough 80% of its workers in ...The Guardian - World -
Starbucks Leads Business Opposition to Pro-Worker Labor Board
The coffee chain asked the Supreme Court to limit the NLRB, as SpaceX, Amazon and others take swings in additional disputes.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Google fires more workers who protested its deal with Israel
An activist group says Google fired at least 20 more workers in the aftermath of protests over technology the company is supplying the Israeli government amid the Gaza warABC News - Tech - Google -
Google fires more workers who protested its deal with Israel
An activist group says Google fired at least 20 more workers in the aftermath of protests over technology the company is supplying the Israeli government amid the Gaza warABC News - Top stories - Google -
Google fires more workers after protests against contract with Israel
Google has fired more than 20 additional workers following last week’s protests over the tech giant’s cloud computing contract with the Israeli government, the group that organized the protests said Monday night. The latest firings bring the ...The Hill - Politics - Google -
Belgian Man’s Drunken Driving Defense: His Body Made the Alcohol
A 40-year-old man was acquitted of a drunken driving offense after doctors confirmed he had a rare condition: auto-brewery syndrome.The New York Times - World -
FTC bans noncompetes, making it easier for millions of workers to quit
Regulators prohibit new noncompetes, which impede millions of U.S. workers from getting a better job.CBS News - Top stories -
Google and the conversation topic many Americans want banned in the office
Just under half of all workers say they would be in favor of a ban on talking politics in the office, a new CNBC survey finds.CNBC - Business - Google -
New Biden rule extends overtime to millions of salaried workers
The Biden administration announced a rule Tuesday aimed at ensuring workers whose annual salaries are roughly $59,000 or less are compensated fairly when working overtime. The Labor Department said the rule would increase the salary thresholds ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
FTC bans noncompetes, making it easier for millions of workers to quit
Regulators prohibit new noncompetes, which impede millions of U.S. workers from getting a better job.CBS News - Politics -
Morning sickness? Prenatal check-ups? What to know about new rights for pregnant workers
Pregnant workers have the right to a wide range of accommodations under new federal regulations for enforcing the Pregnant Workers Fairness ActABC News - Health -
Sometimes I Think About Dying review – Daisy Ridley excels as shy office worker in offbeat comedy
Rachel Lambert’s perceptive tale of a loner with a vividly imaginative inner life proves an unexpected showcase for the Star Wars actor’s talents. Some people settle effortlessly into the business of living. Others find it a near-impossible ...The Guardian - World -
Google fires 28 workers in aftermath of protests over big tech deal with Israeli government
Google has fired 28 employees in the aftermath of protests over technology that the internet company is supplying the Israeli government amid the Gaza war, further escalating tensions surrounding a hot-button dealABC News - Tech - Google -
UN labor agency report warns of rising threat of excess heat, climate change on world's workers
The U.N. labor organization is warning that over 70% of the world’s workforce is likely to be exposed to excessive heat during their careers, citing increased concern about exposure to sunlightABC News - Health - Climate -
Google fired at least 20 additional workers after last week's Gaza protest, group says
The group that led protests last week at Google over a cloud computing contract with Israel said more Google workers were fired, bringing the total to more than 50.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - Google -
The FTC banned employers from using noncompete contracts to prevent most workers from joining rival firms, achieving a policy goal that is popular with labor but faces an imminent court challenge from business groups.
The FTC banned employers from using noncompete contracts to prevent most workers from joining rival firms, achieving a policy goal that is popular with labor but faces an imminent court challenge from business groups.The Wall Street Journal - World