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Monti’s govt approves controversial labor rules
Mar 23rd
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ROME — Premier Mario Monti’s government on Friday approved a long-awaited package of labor reforms, refusing to bend to union opposition and insisting the new rules will create a more flexible and inclusive labor market. The measures are the third major initiative by Monti’s government of technocrats since it took office in November charged with overhauling the…
Protesters to demonstrate outside US courthouses
Jan 20th
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NEW YORK — Protesters plan to “occupy” courthouses in more than 100 cities across the U.S. on Friday to protest a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that removed most limits on corporate and labor spending in federal elections. The…
Nike supplier to pay $US1 million to short-changed workers
Jan 12th
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An Indonesian factory producing Nike shoes will shell out $US1 million ($972,000) in unpaid overtime wages to thousands of employees, Nike says. “An agreement was reached between the factory and the local union and $US1,002,830 will be reimbursed to workers for back wages in accordance with Indonesian labor law,”…
Jamaica PM hints that elections may be next month
Nov 20th
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness hinted Sunday that parliamentary elections could come as early as next month, whipping tens of thousands of governing party supporters into campaign mode. Speaking at a Jamaica Labor Party conference in the capital, Holness told participants he will call elections “in just a short time.” Then he added that the Caribbean nation can’t wait until next year to resolve uncertainty about his…
At governing party rally, Jamaica’s new prime minister hints elections may be next month
Nov 20th
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KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness hinted Sunday that parliamentary elections could come as early as next month, whipping tens of thousands of governing party supporters into campaign mode. Speaking at a Jamaica Labor Party conference in the capital, Holness told participants he will call elections "in just a short time." Then he added that the Caribbean nation can’t wait until next year to resolve uncertainty about his recently…
Seeing a Supernova Could Be the Best Part of Labor Day Weekend [Video]
Sep 4th
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After all the boozing and barbecuing on America day off from labor, take a sec to look up. What you’ll hopefully see is A supernova burning bright more than 21 million light years away. More »
Your Virtual Gold May Come From a Chinese Labor Camp [Crime]
May 25th
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More doubts about acupuncture for labor pain
Feb 1st
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By Amy Norton NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – While many women may want a drug-free way to ease the pain of childbirth, a new study suggests…
Victorian goverment pledges schools investment
Nov 18th
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VICTORIAN Labor has promised to spend $1.7bn building 20 new schools and renovating or rebuilding another 90 if it is re-elected on November 27….