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Union calls for end to tax breaks that make Australian housing ‘a vehicle for hoarding wealth’

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Union calls for end to tax breaks that make Australian housing ‘a vehicle for hoarding wealth’ [The Guardian] 04-01-2026


Over 200,000 low-paid workers pay a hefty price for delay in living wage [ICTU] 03-01-2026


The Illusion of Reform and Stability in Zimbabwe [GLC] 03-01-2026


Strike fears averted at Manchester Airport as pay deal agreed [Manchester Eve News] 03-01-2026


IFJ releases final 2025 list of 128 journalists and media workers killed [IFJ] 02-01-2026



Other news


Korea Development Bank and IBK face union strikes over pay and appointments 2026-01-04 [The Chosun Ilbo]

‘Today’s gig worker is exploited like yesterday’s mazdoor’ 2026-01-04 [Mid-day]

England Further bus strikes set for January 2026-01-04 [BBC]

Union calls for end to tax breaks that make Australian housing ‘a vehicle for hoarding wealth’ 2026-01-04 [The Guardian]

Retrenchment by Design: How “restructuring” can be used to weaken unions in Zimbabwe 2026-01-04 [NewsChat]

Understanding the pay disparities in SA professional sport 2026-01-04 [IOL]

KwaZulu-Natal SAMWU seeks salary assurances at Impendle Municipality 2026-01-04 [East Coast Radio]

20%–23% salary increase in new collective agreement for Tel Aviv light rail workers 2026-01-04 [Histadrut]

In loving memory of Thato Moncho – a mother, a fighter, a voice for thousands 2026-01-03 [SAFTU]

Strike fears averted at Manchester Airport as pay deal agreed 2026-01-03 [Manchester Eve News]

New Year Message and Best Wishes 2026-01-03 [OATUU]

The Illusion of Reform and Stability in Zimbabwe 2026-01-03 [GLC]

Over 200,000 low-paid workers pay a hefty price for delay in living wage 2026-01-03 [ICTU]

20-year wait for pension auto-enrolment is finally over 2026-01-03 [ICTU]

The private early childhood education and care sector got an all-new collective agreement 2026-01-03 [JHL]

Suspend strike, resume classes, Nasarawa begs striking lecturers 2026-01-03 [Punch]

CAL unions deny strike rumours, call for clarity amid route cuts 2026-01-03 [The Guardian]

Telangana T’gana assembly adopts resolution against VB G RAM G Act 2026-01-03 [The Times]

Karnataka CM attacks Union government over MGNREGA repeal, plans nationwide protest 2026-01-03 [The News Minute]

Karnataka Labour organisations raise concern over VB-G RAM G Act replacing MGNREGA in Karnataka 2026-01-03 [The Indian Express]

Scotland Union develops package to tackle misogyny for school pupils 2026-01-03 [The Times]

Gig workers union fact checks Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal's delivery partner pay claim: ‘No paid leave, accident cover’ 2026-01-03 [Mint]

Queensland Worker dies in Central Queensland mine following roof collapse 2026-01-03 [ABC]

Zomato's Deepinder Goyal trying to save himself, many questions still unanswered: Gig workers union 2026-01-03 [Lokmat Times]

Alberta Charges pending after health-care worker assaulted at Edmonton hospital 2026-01-03 [CBC]

Quebec Strike suspends operations at Quebec ski resort Le Massif de Charlevoix 2026-01-03 [CBC]

Quebec STM and professionals' union reach tentative deal 2026-01-03 [CBC]

‘Delays in investigating workplace death of roofer are unacceptable’ 2026-01-03 [Waltham Forest Echo]

The cost behind 10-minute delivery: Delhi-NCR gig workers open up on strike, psychologist explains mental toll on riders 2026-01-03 [Hindustan Times]

Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube failed to deliver the promised 760,000 jobs, says ZCTU 2026-01-03 [New Zimbabwe]

Union members at Dublin tech firm to strike over redundancy proposals for 420 staff 2026-01-03 [The Irish Times]

Miners o on strike adter talks fail 2026-01-02 [Reuters]

Thousands of public, private sector workers will be working from the office again in 2026 2026-01-02 [CBC]

Queensland Coal Mine Collapse: Rescue Operations Intensify as Fears Grow for Missing Worker 2026-01-02 [Swikblog]

Victoria Crown Melbourne Casino Workers Strike During New Year’s Eve Festivities 2026-01-02 [Casino]

Leading the Way: What a Year It Was! 2026-01-02 [Teamsters]

Newfoundland and Labrador NLTA Demands Action on Campaign Promises 2026-01-02 [VOCM]

Action needed to save ceramics firms, unions say 2026-01-02 [BBC]

Gig Workers’ Big Strike Beats Platform Bullies and Their Lies 2026-01-02 [CounterCurrents.org]

VIDEO  Gig Workers Strike in Hyderabad Restaurant and Bakery Owners Support Protest Despite Losses 2026-01-02 [The Tribune]

Zomato, Swiggy Boost Gig Worker Payouts Ahead Of New Year Strike 2026-01-02 [Business World]

England Cambridge Stagecoach bus strikes escalate into the New Year 2026-01-02 [Unite the Union]

IFJ releases final 2025 list of 128 journalists and media workers killed 2026-01-02 [IFJ]

KwaZulu-Natal Union slates ‘unlaw­ful’ city staff salary deduc­tions 2026-01-02 [Zululand Observer]

Missouri Missouri minimum wage increases to $15 per hour, bringing relief to workers 2026-01-02 [KSHB]

Workers in 19 states to get minimum wage bump in new year 2026-01-02 [Marketplace]

New York Last acts: Outgoing Mayor Adams vetoes 19 bills protecting street vendors, workers, and affordable housing 2026-01-02 [Politics NY]

VIDEO  Expansion of Anti-Government Protests to 50 Cities 2026-01-01 [Free Them Now (FTN)]

Unions' Encore: How Organized Labour is Shaping British Politics in 2025! 2026-01-01 [Open Tools]

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