On January 3, a court hearing will take place concerning lawsuits filed by several labor unions against the Federation of Private Employees of Greece (OIEY). The unions seek to annul decisions made during the federation’s 40th Congress held in November…
The General Confederation of Greek Workers (GSEE) has informed private sector employees that the Christmas bonus must be paid by December 21, 2024. If the bonus is not paid on time, workers or unions can report this to the Labor…
On Friday, December 20, 2024, Greek railway unions SEΠ and ΠΕΠ ΤΡΑΙΝΟΣΕ will conduct a three-hour strike from noon to 3 PM, with a gathering outside Hellenic Train’s headquarters. They demand better working conditions, including safety for passengers and employees,…
Belgium has made history as the world’s first country to provide sex workers with rights such as maternity leave and pensions, effective December 2024. The new law allows adult sex workers to sign contracts, access social security, and secure better…
The General Confederation of Greek Workers (GSEE) has issued guidelines and answers to essential questions regarding the Christmas bonus for private sector employees. The GSEE provides an online calculator to help workers estimate their entitlement to the Christmas bonus, which…
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) recommends private sector unions negotiate pay increases of 4% to 7% for 2025, emphasizing the need for additional worker benefits. General Secretary Owen Reidy highlighted the ongoing cost of living crisis and the…
The Regional Committee of Arcadia from SYRIZA-P.S. has expressed support for the workers of the 4th lignite unit of the Public Power Corporation (DEI) in Megalopolis. The committee emphasizes its commitment to a just transition, coordination with local governance, and…
For the second consecutive day, employees of the Public Power Corporation (DEI) are occupying the administrative building in Megalopolis to demand job security and the continuation of operations at a local lignite unit. Key demands include extending the operation of…
Train services in Central Netherlands were halted this morning due to a ProRail strike that affects operations until 09:00. The outage isn’t limited to the strike zones, with reduced services impacting routes to major cities like Schiphol and Leiden. ProRail…
