Keywords: Wages


Spain’s Unions Set November 11 General Strike as Housing Crisis Dominates Election Debate

Spain is heading toward a major nationwide labor mobilization on November 11, with the country’s largest trade unions placing housing affordability, wages and the cost of living at the center of their demands ahead of the November 29 snap general election. The UGT and CCOO unions announced the......

US jobless claims fall as hiring momentum remains subdued

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits declined last week, providing another indication that the US labor market remains relatively stable despite a noticeable slowdown in hiring. According to the US Department of Labor, initial applications for state unemployment benefits......

South African workers protest over job security, wages and rising living costs

Thousands of workers and trade union supporters took part in nationwide demonstrations across South Africa on Wednesday, as the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) called for stronger protection of jobs, better wages and greater enforcement of labour laws. The demonstrations were organised......

Spain housing crisis: CCOO and UGT prepare 24-hour general strike

Spain is heading toward a nationwide labour mobilisation over the worsening cost of housing, after the country’s two largest trade unions agreed to call a 24-hour general strike this autumn. The Comisiones Obreras (CCOO) and Unión General de Trabajadores (UGT) announced the decision on......

US private-sector hiring rebounds in September with 90,000 jobs added

US private-sector employers added 90,000 jobs in September, marking a notable acceleration in hiring after several months of slower growth, according to the latest ADP National Employment Report. The increase exceeded economists’ expectations and represented a significant improvement from August,......

US consumer confidence falls to its lowest level since 2014 Country: United States

Consumer confidence in the United States fell sharply in September, reaching its lowest level in more than 12 years as households became increasingly concerned about prices, the economic outlook and labour-market conditions. The decline adds to signs that persistent inflationary pressures and elevated......

Meloni sets historic record as Italy’s longest-serving postwar prime minister

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is set to achieve a historic political milestone on Friday, when her government becomes the longest continuously serving administration in Italy since the end of World War II. Meloni’s government will reach 1,413 consecutive days in office, surpassing by one......

53% of Americans Say Their Finances Have Worsened Since Trump Returned to the White House

More than half of registered U.S. voters say their personal financial situation has deteriorated since Donald Trump returned to the White House in January 2025, according to a recent poll by the Financial Times and Focaldata. The findings highlight growing concerns about inflation, living costs and household......

World Bank: More than 43% of Moroccan university graduates work below their qualification level

A university degree does not necessarily guarantee Moroccan graduates a job that matches their education and skills, according to recent World Bank data. The findings point to a growing mismatch between the qualifications produced by Morocco's education system and the types of jobs currently available......