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ScotRail workers strike in October

ScotRail workers strike in October

UK - ScotRail workers will go on strike next month over a wage dispute. Members of the railroad, maritime and transport (RMT) union at ScotRail will leave on Monday, October 10, after rejecting a 5%

Universal credit rules tightened for part-time workers

Universal credit rules tightened for part-time workers

UK - Benefits for low-paid part-time workers will be cut unless they take "active steps" to earn more, in line with the reform announced in the mini-budget. Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng oversaw the change, which he

Boeing agrees to pay $200 million for misleading the public about the 737 Max

Boeing agrees to pay $200 million for misleading the public about the 737 Max

US- Boeing and its former CEO Dennis Muilenburg have agreed to pay hefty fines to settle allegations by the Securities and Exchange Commission that they misled the public about the safety of the 737 Max

What do transportation jobs pay?

What do transportation jobs pay?

Global - On average, transportation jobs pay $57,500 annually. However, there are other job options in the transportation industry. For instance, a seasoned pilot of an aeroplane employed by a reputable corporation may earn up

Rocket company workers vote to strike

Rocket company workers vote to strike

US - Unite confirmed that 77.5% of their members voted to strike for higher wages. Workers at the Thales rocket company in Belfast voted to go on strike. NI Thales employs over 600 people and

Walmart wants to hire 40,000-holiday workers

Walmart wants to hire 40,000-holiday workers

US - Walmart Inc., the largest private-sector employer in the United States, wants to hire 40,000 seasonal workers for the holiday season this year. The company plans to hire fewer workers than last year as

Port of Liverpool dock workers begin two-week strike over pay

Port of Liverpool dock workers begin two-week strike over pay

UK - Hundreds of dock workers went on strike over a wage dispute. Members of the Unite union at the Port of Liverpool left for two weeks, until 3 October. Peel Ports Group, which runs

Oktoberfest returns after two-year hiatus

Oktoberfest returns after two-year hiatus

German - Munich Mayor Dieter Reiter said earlier this year that Oktoberfest, which will run from September 17 to October 3, will take place without any Covid-19 related restrictions. The annual Oktoberfest, the world's largest

IT Giant TCS Struggles To Get Millennial Employees Back To Office

IT Giant TCS Struggles To Get Millennial Employees Back To Office

India - Indian IT (Information Technology) sector giant, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), is facing a tough time calling its millennial employees back to offices. Around 80% of millennial employees are still working from home. In

Amazon workers in Coventry ‘make history’ with strike

Amazon workers in Coventry ‘make history’ with strike

UK - Employees of the e-commerce giant staged informal protests after the "offensive" pay proposal, the union said. Hundreds of Amazon workers at a warehouse in Coventry vote to strike. Amazon has previously said it