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theepochtimes.comsports24 min agoUpdated
Major League Baseball Sets 2027 Opening Day for March 24
The league announced its earliest scheduled start in history, beginning with a single Netflix game. Multiple opening matchups and the All-Star Game date were also released.
markets.businessinsider.comfinance19 hrs ago
U.S. Weekly Unemployment Claims Fall to 208,000, Lowest in 10 Weeks
The Labor Department reported Thursday that new jobless claims dropped 8,000 to 208,000 for the week ending July 11. The reading came in below the 219,000 forecast and marked the lowest level in 10 weeks.
ai20 hrs ago
AI Linked to 87,714 Job Cuts Through July, 22 Percent of Total Layoffs
Challenger and Gray reported that artificial intelligence accounted for 87,714 job cuts through mid-2026. The total represents 22 percent of all layoffs recorded so far this year.
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rte.iebusiness21 hrs ago
Aer Lingus Proposes Cutting Up to 500 Jobs in Cost-Cutting Plan
The Irish airline announced the reductions alongside a 6 percent cut in flight capacity. The moves target head office, cabin crew and pilot positions at Dublin Airport.
Wiredtechnology23 hrs ago
OnePlus Exits North America and Europe After OnePlus 15 Launch
OnePlus will stop operations in North America and Europe following the OnePlus 15. The brand will continue in China under Oppo while Realme shifts focus overseas.
koreatimes.co.krworld1 day ago
Hyundai Motor Union to Stage Four-Hour Strikes Next Week as Wage Talks Stall
The union said workers will extend partial strikes from July 20 to 22 after earlier two-hour walkouts this week. Negotiations have reached 15 rounds without agreement.
business1 day ago
BHP Workers Begin Eight-Hour Strike at Port Hedland Port
Unionised staff at BHP's Port Hedland operations walked off the job at 2pm for an eight-hour stoppage. The action is the first major industrial dispute at the site in 25 years and is expected to cost the company and state government millions in lost revenue and royalties.
abcnews.go.comworld1 day ago
Hyundai Workers in South Korea Begin Partial Strike Over Humanoid Robots
Workers at Hyundai began a partial strike this week after the company announced plans to deploy humanoid robots on factory floors. Negotiations are also stalled on wages and performance bonuses. The action is the first such stoppage in the auto industry tied to humanoids.
The Sydney Morning Heraldpolitics1 day ago
Unions Plan Eight-Hour Strike at BHP Port Hedland Operations
Workers at BHP's Port Hedland port will stop work for eight hours on Thursday. The Combined Ports Unions seek equal pay for equal work and an enterprise agreement covering conditions.
abcnews.go.comworld1 day ago
Congo Healthcare Workers Strike Briefly Over Pay and Ebola Conditions, Issue 48-Hour Deadline
Dozens of healthcare workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo walked off the job on Monday to protest unpaid wages and dangerous conditions while responding to an Ebola outbreak. They returned to work later the same day but set a 48-hour deadline for their demands.
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ndtv.comworld1 day ago
Japan Sees Record 1,310 Overwork Compensation Approvals and Record Requests in Fiscal 2025
The health ministry reported a record 1,310 compensation recipients for overwork-related deaths and illnesses. Requests for compensation also reached a new high of 6,212.
globalnews.cabusiness2 days ago
WestJet flight attendants set strike vote results for Wednesday
About 4,400 unionized WestJet flight attendants will learn Wednesday whether they approved a strike that could begin Aug. 2. A yes vote would end a federal cooling-off period and allow either side to halt operations after 72 hours' notice.
news.sky.combusiness2 days ago
Samsung Union to Rally Over Pay Gap After Chip Division Receives Exclusive Incentives
Samsung Electronics Company Union will rally Thursday at the Suwon plant to protest a nearly 100-fold compensation gap. The action follows a May wage deal that awarded performance incentives only to chipmaking staff.
soranews24.comworld2 days ago
Japanese companies adopt measures against customer harassment
One year after local ordinances took effect, some Japanese companies have set up consultation desks and installed recording equipment to address customer harassment. Implementation varies across industries.
sports2 days ago
MLB Owners Propose Salary Cap as 2026 Collective Bargaining Agreement Expires
Major League Baseball owners have formally proposed a salary cap for the first time since 1994. Players have called the measure nonnegotiable ahead of the December 2026 expiration of the current agreement. Commissioner Rob Manfred addressed the talks and President Trump's interes…
yna.co.krworld2 days agoUpdated
South Korea Labor Seeks 8% Minimum-Wage Rise, Management Offers 2.2% for 2027
Labor representatives proposed 11,150 won per hour for 2027 while management proposed 10,550 won during July 14 talks. The gap between the sides narrowed to 600 won in revised offers.
nippon.comworld3 days ago
Japan Survey Shows Share of Hospital Doctors Exceeding Overtime Cap Fell to 15 Percent
A health ministry survey of 13,205 doctors showed 15 percent work more than 960 hours of overtime annually. The share has fallen from 39.2 percent in 2016 and 21.2 percent in 2022. New expert panel talks on work reforms opened July 13.
The Sydney Morning Heraldpolitics3 days ago
BHP Port Hedland workers to strike for eight hours after talks fail
Union members at BHP's iron ore export terminal will stop work on Thursday following unsuccessful mediation. The action marks the first such strike in the Pilbara this century.
globalnews.caworld3 days ago
Ford and Unifor Reach Tentative Three-Year Contract After 6,000 Layoffs at Three Automakers
Unifor members at Ford plants across Canada will vote on the deal July 17-19. The agreement could set the pattern for upcoming talks with General Motors and Stellantis.
espn.combusiness4 days ago
A-League Players Reject Salary-Cap and Wage Increases in New CBA Offer
Players in Australia's A-League Men and Women leagues rejected a proposed collective bargaining agreement last week. The prior agreement expired June 30, leaving the competitions without a deal three months before the new season. Fixtures for 2026-27 are due later this week.
politics4 days ago
U.S. Justice Department Opens Grand Jury Investigation Into UAW President Shawn Fain Over Alleged Misuse of Authority
The probe examines claims that Fain misused his position to secure benefits for his fiancée and sister. A court-appointed monitor's report prompted the inquiry ahead of the union's August elections.
business4 days ago
Federal Monitor Reports UAW President Retaliated Against Officer but Defers Any Disciplinary Decision
Neil Barofsky released a report Thursday stating that Shawn Fain improperly used authority to benefit his fiancée and her sister and retaliated against Rich Boyer. Fain called the findings politically motivated ahead of the union election.
news.sky.comai6 days ago
Japan Ministry Studies AI Agents for Local Government Tasks
Japan’s internal affairs ministry has begun exploring autonomous AI agents to handle routine work at local governments facing labor shortages. A new study group held its first meeting Thursday and will issue reports through summer 2027.
hollywoodreporter.combusiness6 days ago
Production Assistants on CBS Series Cupertino File for Union Election
Twenty-three production assistants on the upcoming CBS drama filed Friday to join Production Assistants United. The move marks the group's first effort at a CBS Studios production.
globalnews.capolitics6 days ago
Special mediators appointed to address B.C. nurses' contract dispute
Labour Minister Jennifer Whiteside announced Friday that veteran mediator Vince Ready and Amanda Rogers will serve as special mediators for 10 days. The appointment follows the union's expansion of picket lines and comes as contract talks remain stalled.
foxnews.compolitics6 days ago
Microsoft to Cut 4,800 Jobs, Including 1,600 in Xbox Division
The company was approved for 2,273 H-1B visas this year. Xbox CEO cited low margins in a memo to staff.
vox.comscience6 days ago
ARPA-H Commits $160 Million to Custom Gene Editing for Rare Diseases
@statnews reported that ARPA-H will fund seven teams developing personalized gene editing treatments. The biggest nursing strike in Massachusetts history ended amid clashes at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, while the FDA set a November deadline on banning electrical stimulation de…
focustaiwan.twpolitics6 days ago
AFL-CIO Sues Labor Department Over New Union Financial Disclosure Rule
The AFL-CIO filed suit against the U.S. Department of Labor last week challenging a new financial disclosure rule. The federation represents 65 unions and 15 million workers. The lawsuit claims the rule blindsided large unions with sweeping changes.
bbc.co.ukscience6 days ago
World Cup Adds Hydration Breaks and Air Conditioning While Stadium Workers Lack Same Heat Protections
Grist reported that hydration breaks and air conditioning at 2026 World Cup venues protect players but leave concession, cleaning, security and parking staff exposed. Several host cities recorded high heat index values last week while workers reported limited access to water and…
globalnews.cabusiness7 days ago
Survey finds 72% of Japanese accommodations understaffed
A government white paper released Friday reported that 72.2% of 522 surveyed lodging facilities experienced labor shortages. Midsize properties reported the highest rate at 77.1%. Officials said addressing the shortages is needed to support sustainable tourism growth.
Yonhapworld7 days ago
Government Reviews Support Measures for Homeplus Workers After Court Ends Rehabilitation
Officials examined progress on wage support and loan programs for workers and subcontractors of the supermarket chain. The review followed a court decision to terminate rehabilitation proceedings for the retailer.
science7 days ago
Israeli Nurses Union Declares Labor Dispute Over Shortages
The union cited rising workloads, declining conditions, and staffing shortfalls that it said threaten care quality. The declaration opens a 15-day negotiation window before a strike becomes legally possible.
The Guardianworld7 days ago
Volkswagen Proposes Up to 100,000 Job Cuts and Factory Closures, Subject to Supervisory Board Vote
The plan will face its first formal review by the supervisory board on Thursday. IG Metall has scheduled demonstrations at 18 German sites the same day.
technology8 days ago
Microsoft to cut 3,200 Xbox jobs and close four studios
Microsoft will eliminate 1,600 positions immediately and another 1,600 over the next fiscal year while closing four Xbox studios. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma cited an unhealthy business and over-expansion as reasons for the reductions.
The Guardianscience8 days ago
European Unions Seek Workplace Heat Limits as Some Ministers Oppose Binding Rules
Trade unions are seeking enforceable temperature rules and worker protections across Europe after linking heat stress to hundreds of annual deaths. The Guardian reported the campaign targets a forthcoming EU quality jobs law amid this summer's heatwave.
Rapplerai9 days ago
ILO Brief: Nearly 80 Million ASEAN Workers Face Some GenAI Exposure, but Employment in Exposed Jobs Continues to Grow
The International Labour Organization released a policy brief on July 8, 2026, showing significant but uneven exposure to generative AI across ASEAN countries. Singapore leads with 42.2% of employment affected, followed by the Philippines at 28.1%.
business9 days ago
Australian Dock Workers Seek 28-Hour Week as DP World Tests AI Cranes and Driverless Vehicles
Dock workers at DP World terminals in Australia are seeking a 28-hour work week with no pay reduction. The demand follows the operator's rollout of AI tools and automation that the Maritime Union of Australia says threaten more than 60 percent of jobs.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics9 days ago
Ottawa Extends Work Permits for 2,700 Manitoba Foreign Workers Until 2027 After Province Misses Nomination Deadline
The federal government will extend permits through Dec. 31, 2027, after repeated requests from Manitoba officials and protests by workers facing status loss. The step addresses a backlog in the provincial nominee program amid nationwide cuts to immigration allotments.
focustaiwan.twworld9 days agoUpdated
Labor Lowers 2027 Minimum Wage Bid to 11,500 Won, Business Raises Offer to 10,440 Won
Labor representatives proposed 11,500 won per hour for 2027 while business offered 10,440 won during a July 7 session. The gap between the sides narrowed to 1,060 won from the prior week.
gamereactor.eufinance10 days ago
Microsoft to cut 3,200 Xbox jobs and divest four studios
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced the reductions Monday, citing operating margins 3-10 times lower than comparable businesses. The cuts represent about 20 percent of the Xbox workforce and two-thirds of a broader 4,800-person reduction across Microsoft.
enr.combusiness10 days ago
Microsoft Cuts 4,800 Jobs as New Financial Year Begins
Microsoft is eliminating around 4,800 positions, or 2.1 percent of its global workforce, with most reductions in commercial sales and the Xbox division. The Xbox unit alone is losing 1,600 roles immediately.
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news.sky.comworld10 days ago
Royal Mail Dog Attacks Fell 8 Percent but Sick Days Rose 27 Percent
Royal Mail recorded 3,442 sick days from dog attacks in the latest financial year, a 27 percent rise from the prior year. The number of attacks fell 8 percent to 2,019.
forbes.combusiness10 days ago
Microsoft to Cut 3,200 Xbox Jobs Over Fiscal 2027
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced the reductions, with 1,600 roles eliminated July 6. The moves affect every studio and include management changes and studio restructurings.
Yonhapworld11 days ago
Samsung Electronics to Pay Chip Staff Full Performance Bonuses for First Half
Samsung Electronics will distribute maximum performance bonuses to semiconductor employees for the first half of 2026. Payments arrive July 8 after the memory division posted strong profits. A separate union plans a rally over wage talks.
forbes.comworld11 days ago
Remote Work Holds Near 22% of U.S. Workforce Through Early 2026 as Youth Unemployment Research Raises Concerns
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis analysis shows hybrid and fully remote arrangements remained steady at 22.3% in January and 22% in February. The figures mark a one-point decline from 2024 levels.
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Yonhapworld12 days ago
South Korea’s average working hours fell 32 hours to 1,833 in 2025 but stayed 97 hours above OECD average
South Korea recorded 1,833 average annual working hours in 2025, down from 1,865 the prior year. The total remained 97 hours above the 36-nation OECD average of 1,736 hours. The government has set a 1,700-hour target for 2030.
theconversation.comsports12 days ago
MLB Uses Official Social Media to Promote Salary Cap and Floor Proposal
The league posted messages on Facebook, X and Instagram last week highlighting payroll disparities and advocating a cap-and-floor system. The current collective bargaining agreement expires December 1. The players union called the effort a misleading campaign.
TechCrunchai12 days ago
AI-Spending Firms Add 10% Headcount in Two Years After Rollout
A Ramp and Revelio Labs study of nearly 22,000 U.S. companies found that heavy AI investors grew their workforces and entry-level hiring. Separate California data showed rising unemployment claims in tech and among advanced-degree holders through May 2026.
washingtonpost.comtechnology13 days ago
DeepMind and Unions Disagree on Status of Recognition Talks After First Meeting
Google DeepMind and London employees began third-party arbitration this week over union recognition. Union officers said senior management skipped the session and called the process stalled.
nbcnews.comai13 days ago
U.S. Economy Adds 57,000 Jobs in June, Half the Forecast Total
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported weaker-than-expected hiring for June alongside a drop in the unemployment rate to 4.2 percent. Financial and information sectors continued shedding roles amid rising AI-related layoff announcements tracked by Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
finance13 days ago
BLS Publishes 2025 American Time Use Survey on Daily Activities
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released results from its 2025 American Time Use Survey. The data detail average hours Americans spent on personal care, work, household tasks, leisure, and time alone. Differences appear by weekday versus weekend, employment status, gender, age, an…
yna.co.krbusiness14 days ago
Japanese Firms Propose 5.01 Percent Average Wage Increase, Slightly Below Last Year
Rengo, Japan's largest union group, released final survey results showing companies offered an average 5.01 percent raise. The figure is below the 5.25 percent average from the prior year.
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nbcnews.comfinance14 days ago
U.S. Jobs Rose 57,000 in June While Unemployment Rate Fell to 4.2 Percent
The economy added 57,000 jobs last month against an expected 110,000. The unemployment rate fell to 4.2 percent while labor-force participation declined.
thehindu.compolitics14 days ago
German Coalition Cuts Income Taxes but Tightens Labor Rules and Raises Retirement Age
Germany's ruling coalition approved a package of tax, labor and pension changes on July 2. The measures include 10 billion euros in income tax cuts financed by higher rates on top earners.
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nypost.comfinance14 days agoUpdated
U.S. Employers Add 57,000 Jobs in June
Nonfarm payrolls rose by 57,000 last month while April and May figures were revised down by a combined 74,000. The unemployment rate fell to 4.2 percent even as labor force participation declined to 61.5 percent.
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business14 days ago
UK Packaging Levy Prompts Union Warning of 4,752 Glass Jobs at Risk and Government Review
The GMB union estimates that Labour’s Extended Producer Responsibility scheme could threaten at least 4,752 positions in Britain’s glass sector. Industry groups say the weight-based fees add £124 million annually to brewing costs and place the UK at the top of European packaging…
nypost.comtechnology14 days ago
U.S. Employers Add 57,000 Jobs in June While Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.2%
The Labor Department reported that hiring slowed sharply last month while the unemployment rate edged lower. Revisions showed weaker gains in April and May than first estimated.
Japan Timesworld14 days ago
Japan Draft Policy Drops Firm Deadline for ¥1,500 Minimum Wage Target
A government draft released July 2 indicates the national average minimum wage may reach ¥1,500 per hour next decade instead of by 2030. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has signaled slower increases than earlier plans foresaw.
finance14 days ago
U.S. Labor Department to Release June Jobs Report Thursday
The report will show whether hiring gains continued into June after a pickup in recent months. Economists forecast about 100,000 new jobs added.
The Independentworld15 days ago
England Schools Must Cover Part of 3.5% Teacher Pay Rise
Schools in England will receive additional government funding but must still absorb the first 1% of a 3.5% teacher pay increase starting in September. The National Education Union said it is considering all options, including a formal strike ballot.