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Tag: Minimum Wage

World

Why Lawmakers Ignore Human Rights Abuses in India’s Sugar Fields

October 11, 2024October 11, 2024Megha Rajagopalan and Qadri InzamamComments Off on Why Lawmakers Ignore Human Rights Abuses in India’s Sugar Fields

Politicians run most of the mills in the state of Maharashtra. They deny or downplay evidence of coerced hysterectomies, debt bondage and child labor in the fields.

World

Is France’s Far-Left Firebrand, Jean-Luc Mélenchon, Ready to Govern?

July 9, 2024July 10, 2024ADAM NOSSITERComments Off on Is France’s Far-Left Firebrand, Jean-Luc Mélenchon, Ready to Govern?

Jean-Luc Mélenchon led his coalition to a narrow victory in elections. But even some of his allies bristle at the thought of the combative former Trotskyist becoming prime minister.

World

Portugal Had Little Appetite for the Far Right, Until Chega

March 21, 2024EMMA BUBOLAComments Off on Portugal Had Little Appetite for the Far Right, Until Chega

Memories of dictatorship are fading. Dissatisfaction is mounting. It was a ripe moment for the Chega party to appeal to voter frustrations.

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Airport Security Screeners in Germany Go on Strike, Grounding Flights

February 1, 2024February 1, 2024CHRISTOPHER F. SCHUETZEComments Off on Airport Security Screeners in Germany Go on Strike, Grounding Flights

An estimated 200,000 passengers were expected to be affected by the action at 11 major airports, the latest show of labor unrest in the country.

World

Wage Hike Fails to Appease Protesting Garment Workers in Bangladesh

November 8, 2023November 8, 2023Saif HasnatComments Off on Wage Hike Fails to Appease Protesting Garment Workers in Bangladesh

Unions in Bangladesh say a proposed wage increase falls short after a weekend of violent protests.

World

Amazon vs. the Union

April 15, 2022Jodi Kantor and Karen WeiseComments Off on Amazon vs. the Union

The company and its new union share the same problem.

World

In a First, Uber Agrees to Classify British Drivers as ‘Workers’

March 16, 2021March 17, 2021ADAM SATARIANOComments Off on In a First, Uber Agrees to Classify British Drivers as ‘Workers’

The new legal classification, which follows a U.K. court ruling last month, will entitle the workers to more pay and benefits, but stops short of making them employees.

World

South Korea Raised Taxes in Bid for Growth. So Far, It’s Not Working.

January 9, 2019January 10, 2019MICHAEL SCHUMANComments Off on South Korea Raised Taxes in Bid for Growth. So Far, It’s Not Working.

In contrast to President Trump, President Moon Jae-in of South Korea has embraced a pro-labor program of higher wages and taxes. The early results have been discouraging.

World

Macron’s Proposal to Mollify Yellow Vest Protesters Fails to Impress

December 11, 2018ALISSA J. RUBINComments Off on Macron’s Proposal to Mollify Yellow Vest Protesters Fails to Impress

The economic problems of the working poor and middle classes will be largely unaffected by the plan of President Emmanuel Macron to raise the minimum wage and exempt some income from taxes.

World

Macron, Confronting Yellow Vest Protests in France, Promises Relief

December 10, 2018December 11, 2018ALISSA J. RUBINComments Off on Macron, Confronting Yellow Vest Protests in France, Promises Relief

In his most substantive public remarks on the demonstrations that have roiled France, President Emmanuel Macron promised steps to address them.

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Trapped in the Homes They Thought Would Protect Them

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At a Protest for a Deal, Israelis Wrestle With a Mix of Emotions

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Netanyahu Defends Wartime Leadership, Saying Hostage Deal Is Within Reach

October 4, 2025DAVID M. HALBFINGER

Netanyahu Defends Wartime Leadership, Saying Hostage Deal Is Within Reach

October 4, 2025DAVID M. HALBFINGER

Andrej Babis to Return as Czech Prime Minister After Parliamentary Win

October 4, 2025Lara Jakes

Ex-Prime Minister Set to Return to Power in Czech Republic

October 4, 2025Lara Jakes

George Clooney’s 2025 Albie Awards Draw a Crowd of Celebrities in London

October 4, 2025October 4, 2025Claire Moses
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