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Gig Workers Increasingly Rely on SNAP Due to Low Pay
PoliticsThe Independent13h ago

Gig Workers Increasingly Rely on SNAP Due to Low Pay

A new report indicates that more gig workers are relying on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) because their low wages fail to cover basic food and medical expenses, despite these jobs becoming essential primary income sources.

Zastava Oružje Workers Receive Delayed July Advance Payment
Worldn1-serbiadanas19h ago2 sources

Zastava Oružje Workers Receive Delayed July Advance Payment

Workers at the Zastava Oružje AD factory in Kragujevac have finally received their advance payment for July, after a two-day delay. Employees had previously expressed concerns about going on vacation without the expected payment.

Russian Attacks Injure Dozens Across Eastern and Southern Ukraine
Worldukrainska-pravdaorfn1-serbia+2danasukrinform1d ago5 sources

Russian Attacks Injure Dozens Across Eastern and Southern Ukraine

Russian forces launched multiple attacks across eastern and southern Ukraine, hitting residential areas in Zaporizhzhia, a commuter bus in Kherson, and a food processing plant in Chernihiv. These strikes resulted in dozens of injuries, including 13 civilians in Sumy and 22 people in Kherson Oblast, and caused power outages in five regions.

US Workers' Share of GDP Hits New Record Low
BusinessReutersDaily Sabah1d ago2 sources

US Workers' Share of GDP Hits New Record Low

The share of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) attributed to US workers has slid to a fresh record low. This trend indicates a decreasing proportion of economic output going to labor.

Turkey's Opposition Criticizes Draft PKK Peace Law
Worldstockholm-cf1d ago

Turkey's Opposition Criticizes Draft PKK Peace Law

Turkey's proposed legal framework for a renewed peace process with the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) has drawn criticism from opposition parties and legal experts, who question its due process and constitutionality.

Opinion: The Misconception About Luís Neves
Politicsobservador2d ago

Opinion: The Misconception About Luís Neves

An opinion piece discusses a misconception regarding Luís Neves, highlighting the unique position of the State in Portugal as an employer that can unilaterally alter contracts with its workers.

Italian Woman's €1 Million Lottery Ticket Recovered from Trash
WorldBBCfaztelex+9tvn24deloindex-hrdanasklix-bavijesti-meANSAmkd-mk+1 more2d ago12 sources

Italian Woman's €1 Million Lottery Ticket Recovered from Trash

An Italian woman accidentally threw away a winning lottery ticket worth one million euros, prompting a frantic search by waste workers. The municipal employees successfully recovered the valuable ticket from the trash and returned it to the rightful winner.

Rat Miners Awarded for Silkyara Tunnel Rescue
Politicshindustan-times2d ago

Rat Miners Awarded for Silkyara Tunnel Rescue

Twelve rat miners who saved 41 trapped workers during the 2023 Silkyara tunnel rescue operation have been awarded the Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak for their exceptional courage and selfless service.

Turkey's Ruling Alliance Submits Draft Law for PKK Peace
Politicsstockholm-cf2d ago

Turkey's Ruling Alliance Submits Draft Law for PKK Peace

Turkey's ruling alliance has submitted legislation to parliament that would suspend investigations, trials, and prison sentences for many offenses linked to the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), excluding intentional killings.

French Postmen Check on Elderly During Heatwave
Politicsirozhlasdennik-n2d ago2 sources

French Postmen Check on Elderly During Heatwave

French postal workers have been given the additional task of checking on elderly residents during a heatwave. This initiative aims to ensure seniors are coping with the high temperatures while delivering mail.

Typhoon Dolphin Strikes Japan, Heads Towards China
WorldFTAl JazeeraDW+11SCMPorfindex-hrobservadoraktuality-skhindustan-timesjapan-timesklix-ba+3 more50m ago14 sources

Typhoon Dolphin Strikes Japan, Heads Towards China

Typhoon Dolphin made landfall in Japan, causing injuries and power outages, and is now moving towards eastern China, prompting authorities to raise alert levels and close schools and ports. Hong Kong also experienced extreme heat due to the typhoon.

Road Workers Rescue Three Kittens in Hungary
Environmenthvg19h ago

Road Workers Rescue Three Kittens in Hungary

Hungarian road workers from Magyar Közút in Nyékládháza rescued three kittens while collecting litter. The team has a history of rescuing various animals, including owls, eagles, geese, dogs, and cats.

Icelandic Healthcare Sector Needs Immigration
Businessmorgunbladid1d ago

Icelandic Healthcare Sector Needs Immigration

Economist Magnús Árni Skúlason suggests that new immigration data indicates the tourism and construction sectors are fully staffed, implying a need for foreign workers in the healthcare sector.

Turkey Plans Amnesty Law for PKK Members
Worlddie-presse1d ago

Turkey Plans Amnesty Law for PKK Members

Turkey is reportedly planning an amnesty law for Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) supporters who have not committed murder, a move seen as part of President Erdoğan's power politics.

Zastava Oružje Workers Not Paid July Advance
Politicsn1-serbiadanas1d ago2 sources

Zastava Oružje Workers Not Paid July Advance

Workers at the Zastava Oružje factory in Kragujevac, Serbia, have not received their advance payment for July, with the union stating that conditions for payment were not met. This has led to concerns among the employees regarding their wages.

Singapore Parliament Backs Amended WP Motion on Future Economy
Politicsbloombergchannel-news-asia2d ago2 sources

Singapore Parliament Backs Amended WP Motion on Future Economy

Singapore's Parliament has backed an amended Workers' Party motion concerning the nation's future economy after a nine-hour debate. While the motion passed, Workers' Party Members of Parliament recorded their dissent on certain aspects.

Worker Protection During Heatwaves in Serbia Lacks Enforcement
Healthn1-serbia2d ago

Worker Protection During Heatwaves in Serbia Lacks Enforcement

As a heatwave peaks in Serbia, concerns are rising over the lack of mandatory protections for workers exposed to extreme temperatures. Recommendations for worker safety during hot weather are not legally binding, leading to rare reports of violations and inadequate safeguards.

WP calls for updated growth model, PAP defends current approach
Politicschannel-news-asia2d ago

WP calls for updated growth model, PAP defends current approach

Workers' Party (WP) Members of Parliament urged the Singapore government to consider minimum retrenchment benefits and unemployment insurance, advocating for an updated growth model that benefits workers. The People's Action Party (PAP) responded that its current economic blueprint has already delivered for generations.

Akhilesh Yadav Accuses BJP of Deliberately Losing Bypolls to Mislead on EVMs
PoliticsTimes of Indiahindustan-times2d ago2 sources

Akhilesh Yadav Accuses BJP of Deliberately Losing Bypolls to Mislead on EVMs

Akhilesh Yadav, leader of the Samajwadi Party, has accused the BJP of deliberately losing the Bankipur and Datia bypolls to create a misleading narrative about Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). He also defended his PDA strategy and alleged BJP was targeting Brahmins and opposition workers.

DR Congo Ebola Cases Exceed 4,000 Amid Worsening Outbreak
WorldAPReutersbloomberg+20NPRAl Jazeeradr-dkyle-uutisettagesschaufazberlingskeder-spiegel+12 more4h ago23 sources

DR Congo Ebola Cases Exceed 4,000 Amid Worsening Outbreak

The number of Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 4,000, marking the country's largest outbreak on record. The World Health Organization and other health bodies are urging stronger community response and vaccine trials as conflict hampers efforts to contain the rapidly spreading virus.

Migrant Workers in Kashmir Face Fear, Curfews, and Challenges
Worldindian-express7h ago

Migrant Workers in Kashmir Face Fear, Curfews, and Challenges

Migrant workers in Kashmir navigate a complex environment marked by fear, curfews, and the ongoing challenges of maintaining fraternity. Their experiences highlight the difficult conditions faced by those seeking livelihood in the region.

Health Workers in Algarve, Portugal, Go on Strike
Politicsobservador22h ago

Health Workers in Algarve, Portugal, Go on Strike

Health professionals in the Algarve region of Portugal are on strike, citing realities like 16-hour consecutive shifts and demanding action to ensure a 'public, accessible, and quality' National Health Service.

IRS Union Seeks to Block Trump Tax Audit Immunity Deal
PoliticsAPYahooirish-independent1d ago3 sources

IRS Union Seeks to Block Trump Tax Audit Immunity Deal

A union representing IRS workers has asked a judge to block a deal that would grant Donald Trump immunity from tax audits. This legal challenge comes as Trump also seeks to prevent the release of his financial records in a separate defamation case.

Lawsuits Challenge Trump's IRS Immunity Deal
PoliticsNYTThe Independent1d ago2 sources

Lawsuits Challenge Trump's IRS Immunity Deal

Multiple lawsuits have been filed, including one by a union representing IRS workers, challenging a deal that grants sweeping tax protections to former President Trump and his family, with plaintiffs seeking to block the 'corrupt' immunity agreement.

Workers and Senate Seek to Lift TRO on Metro Manila Wage Hike
Politicsinquirer2d ago

Workers and Senate Seek to Lift TRO on Metro Manila Wage Hike

Workers are seeking to join a Pasig court case that halted the P85 Metro Manila wage hike, while the Senate has united in calls to lift the temporary restraining order (TRO). Both groups are pushing for the implementation of the approved wage increase for workers in the National Capital Region.

Culturepublico2d ago

Chronicle: Domestic Workers and Their Rights

A chronicle by Miguel Esteves Cardoso discusses the continued existence of domestic workers, noting that the difference now is better pay, rights, and not having to endure employers' whims.

US Private Sector Job Growth Slows Significantly in July
Businessbloombergcnbcmarketwatch+4forbesnewsbeastseeking-alphazerohedge2d ago7 sources

US Private Sector Job Growth Slows Significantly in July

US private sector employment saw a much slower-than-expected increase in July, with ADP reporting only 44,000 new jobs added. This figure marks the fewest new jobs in six months and indicates a choppy period for hiring.

Energy Crisis May Boost Remote Work in Hungary
Businesstelex2d ago

Energy Crisis May Boost Remote Work in Hungary

The energy crisis is anticipated to increase the proportion of remote workers in Hungary, which currently has one of the lowest rates in Europe, with only Italy and Romania reporting fewer home office workers in 2024. This shift could move Hungary from the bottom of the European ranking for telecommuting.