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EU Directive: More Protection And Rights For Platform Workers
Thursday, 5 January 2023, 7:17 pm | Scoop.me
Despite massive pressure from platform operators, the EU Parliament agrees on a directive for more rights for platform workers. In principle, they will be considered employees—with all employment and social security rights. That means: minimum wage, ... More >>
A 4-day Week Feels Like A World Without Cars For The Climate
Wednesday, 4 January 2023, 6:25 am | Scoop.me
A comprehensive review of studies from Great Britain shows: Shorter working hours—in the form of a 4-day week—bring relief for the people and the climate. Because not only are we less burdened, so is the environment. In the UK, switching to a four-day ... More >>
Gas Price Brake, Rent Cap & Tax-free Food: Spain Most Successful In Fighting Inflation In The EU
Wednesday, 4 January 2023, 6:18 am | Scoop.me
Spain has the lowest inflation rate in the EU. What are the Spanish under Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez doing differently—and better? First and foremost, gas price caps and the rent brake are curbing prices. Next year, they will go one step further: ... More >>
Netherlands To Tax Excess Profits To Finance Energy Price Cap
Friday, 4 November 2022, 6:19 am | Scoop.me
The Netherlands wants to raise 3.2 billion euros with a tax on the usurious profits of energy companies. They want to use the money to finance price caps for households. The Netherlands wants to raise 3.2 billion euros with a special tax on the excess ... More >>
Amazon Continues To Destroy New Goods And Returns
Thursday, 3 November 2022, 8:56 pm | Scoop.me
An investigation by Greenpeace, Business Insider and ZDF frontal proves that Amazon continues to throw away and destroy returns and new goods. Secretly recorded images and conversations with employees reveal the ecological madness of a throwaway culture ... More >>
Brazil Election: Left-wing Icon Lula Wins Against Far-right Bolsonaro
Tuesday, 1 November 2022, 7:23 pm | Scoop.me
Lula da Silva has narrowly won the runoff election for Brazilian president against Jair Bolsonaro. The incumbent president has not yet accepted his defeat, stoking fears of violent confrontations. Enormous challenges await the new President, Lula. ... More >>
EU: Sales Ban On Products And Goods Made With Forced Labor
Thursday, 13 October 2022, 5:30 am | Scoop.me
Worldwide, modern slavery is on the rise, and with it, goods and products made under forced labor. The work usually takes place under poor conditions, violence, or threat of violence. The EU Commission is now proposing a ban on the sale and import of products ... More >>
Super-rich Held Accountable For Water Usage In Drought Stricken LA
Tuesday, 11 October 2022, 5:48 am | Scoop.me
As Los Angeles experiences a historic drought, local authorities are cracking down on excessive water usage by the super-rich. Those who refuse to stop using their swimming pools or watering their expansive gardens in the water deprived area are ... More >>
Torres Strait Islanders Win Climate Lawsuit Against Australia
Thursday, 6 October 2022, 6:42 am | Scoop.me
According to a ruling by the UN Human Rights Committee, Australia has not sufficiently protected the inhabitants of the Torres Strait Islands from the consequences of the climate crisis. Rising sea levels threaten the lives, homes, and culture of the indigenous ... More >>
Shoeshine Boy, Union Leader, President Of Brazil: A Portrait Of Lula Da Silva
Wednesday, 5 October 2022, 6:06 am | Scoop.me
Lula da Silva grew up in poverty and became president of Brazil. During the military dictatorship, he fought for democracy and workers’ rights. As president, he helped millions of Brazilians out of poverty. Lula was imprisoned by a rigged trial. After ... More >>
Spain Wants To Tax The Richest 1 Percent To Fight Inflation
Tuesday, 4 October 2022, 6:37 am | Scoop.me
Spain’s leftist government has announced a wealth tax. From 2023 the country will tax the richest 1 percent of the population to finance measures to fight inflation. The wealth tax is set to last for two years. Spain wants to take extraordinary steps ... More >>
Denver Helps Homeless People With Unconditional Basic Income
Tuesday, 27 September 2022, 7:19 am | Scoop.me
Homeless people in Denver will receive an unconditional basic income starting in November. As part of “Denver basic Income project”, 140 homeless people receive $1,000 per month for a year—with no strings attached. The project not only aims ... More >>
Spain Strengthens Rights Of Domestic Workers—social Security And Minimum Wage
Thursday, 22 September 2022, 6:37 am | Scoop.me
The Spanish government is strengthening the rights of caregivers, cleaners, and gardeners. As of October 1, domestic workers and household helpers will be treated the same as employees in other industries. As a result, several hundred thousand ... More >>
Finland Gives Mothers And Fathers Equal Rights To Parental Leave
Wednesday, 21 September 2022, 7:39 pm | Scoop.me
A new family law is now in effect in Finland that redefines the length of parental leave and the amount or duration of child care benefits. For both parents. For the first time, both mothers and fathers are entitled to parental leave of the same length. ... More >>
EU Parliament Wants Sales Ban On Products That Destroy Rainforest
Tuesday, 20 September 2022, 6:41 am | Scoop.me
The European Parliament has agreed on a regulation to stop the worldwide deforestation of rainforests. Products that contribute to the destruction of rainforests through their production should no longer be allowed to be imported into the EU in the future. ... More >>
Scotland Bans Rent Increases And Stops Evictions
Tuesday, 13 September 2022, 6:49 am | Scoop.me
Rent prices are being frozen in Scotland until at least March 2023 – evictions are also to be suspended. The Scottish First Minister sees the cost of living crisis as a “danger to life” and demands an energy price cap from London. This is a ... More >>
Redistributing 11 Billion Dollars: Colombia’s Left-wing President Wants To Fight Poverty With A Wealth Tax
Saturday, 10 September 2022, 5:37 am | Scoop.me
Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro wants to tax oil exports and the rich. This could raise 11.5 billion dollars a year for the country. Petro wants to use this money to fight poverty among the population and invest in universities and social ... More >>
Spain: Free Rail Travel For Commuters For 3 Months
Saturday, 10 September 2022, 5:34 am | Scoop.me
The Spanish government of Socialist Pedro Sanchéz wants to do everything to “relieve the middle class and workers”, says the Prime Minister. From September 1st, rail travel in Spain will be free for local and medium-distance trains for three months. ... More >>
70 Young TikTok Influencers Demand: $30 Per Hour, 1 ½ Hours Break Time And Better Wages For Amazon Employees
Thursday, 8 September 2022, 6:43 am | Scoop.me
Solidarity with Amazon workers on TikTok: More than 70 young and influential TikTok influencers refuse to advertise for Amazon on their social media channels. They will not do so until Amazon drastically improves working conditions for employees. Furthermore ... More >>
UK: 4-Day Week Trial Shows First Successes
Wednesday, 17 August 2022, 6:42 pm | Scoop.me
The world’s largest trial of a 4-day week in the UK has got off to a successful start and is showing initial positive results. CNN Business questioned employees and participating companies: Many do not want to go back to the long working hours ... More >>
