#wages

· 3mo ago

Discussions on a hike in Japan's minimum wage for fiscal 2026 have entered the final stage at a labor ministry panel but the gap between labor and management representatives remains wide. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/07/27/economy/labor-management-gaps-wide-minimum-wage/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #japaneseeconomy #wages #shunto #unions

Labor-management gap remains wide at Japan’s minimum wage panel

japantimes.co.jp

Labor-management gap remains wide at Japan’s minimum wage panel

Labor representatives are seeking a record ¥75 increase, but management representatives say smaller companies may not be able to afford it due to the Middle East turmoil.

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NYT > Home Page @nyt_homepage@robot.villas

· 3mo ago

Paramedics Help Save Lives in New York. Can They Afford to Live There? https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/15/nyregion/paramedics-help-save-lives-in-new-york-can-they-afford-to-live-there.html #NYC #Healthcare #Wages

nytimes.com

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Kim Perales @KimPerales@toad.social

· 4mo ago

"A🚨DISAPPOINTING JOBS REPORT. The US #economy added 57,000 #jobs in June (below expectations of 115k).🚨Hospitality jobs decline by -61k. Plus, April & May were revised lower by -74,000. The unemployment rate fell to 4.2%➡️the lowest in a year, but mainly due to a big drop in ppl job hunting. Bad news:🚨#Wages aren’t keeping up with inflation. Wage gains were 3.5% in the past yr:🚨below ~4% #Inflation -H Long The World Cup was supposed to⬆️jobs, but Trump... #ETTD #Deportations #Recession #USPol

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Zendorea

@zendorea@social.aktaeon.net

· 4mo ago

📰 “It’s hard to save for a car with the wages we’re getting”: Widespread opposition to UAW-backed deal at Bridgewater Interiors in suburban Detroit https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2026/07/01/ttuc-j01.html #Marxist #Socialist #WSWS #Wages #Workers

wsws.org

“It’s hard to save for a car with the wages we’re getting”: Widespread opposition as UAW pushes through second sellout deal at Bridgewater Interiors

Despite a concerted UAW effort to exploit the severe economic distress that it has foisted upon the plant’s low-paid workforce, Bridgewater workers expressed enormous opposition to the contract.

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Zendorea

@zendorea@social.aktaeon.net

· 4mo ago

📰 If Chicago DSA were a union, could it pull off a successful strike? https://midwestsocialist.com/2026/06/03/if-chicago-dsa-were-a-union-could-it-pull-off-a-successful-strike/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=if-chicago-dsa-were-a-union-could-it-pull-off-a-successful-strike #DSA #MidwestSocialist #Organizing #Strike #Union #Wages

midwestsocialist.com

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Joanna Bryson, blathering @j2bryson@mastodon.social

· 4mo ago

“It is impossible to fully make up for labor shortages through women's participation or the use of robots alone…. The people who support the fundamental infrastructure of society are declining.” #Japan #fow #wages

dw.com

Japan needs more foreign workers, but many feel unwelcome

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Peter Riley @peterjriley2024@mastodon.social

· 7mo ago

Replying to

53+ years of #wagetheft Unfair “Junior pay rates" applied to people below the age of 21, meaning 18-year-olds were paid 70 per cent of the award rate, 80 per cent for 19-year-olds and 90 per cent for 20-year-olds. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-31/fair-work-comission-junior-pay-rates-retail-fast-food/106514948 (Notes: 1973, Australia’s voting age was lowered from 21 to 18 by the Labor Government. 1 July 2025, National Minimum Wage $24.95 per hour or $948 per week.) Context: https://www.fairwork.gov.au/pay-and-wages/minimum-wages/junior-pay-rates #Capitalism #juniorpay #minimumwage #wages #workingpoor

abc.net.au

Fair Work Commission abolishes junior pay rates for young adults

The Fair Work Commission has issued its decision to abolish junior pay rates for young adult employees in the retail, fast food, and pharmacy sectors while maintaining them for minors.

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