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Unifor, representing more than 9,000 Stellantis employees in Canada, said it could be in a strike position in coming weeks if Stellantis proceeds with selling its Brampton, Ontario assembly plant to defense firm Roshel. The union says bargaining is at an impasse as its current labor contract expires Sept. 20, though it aims for a tentative settlement without a strike.
A Border Force officer at Glasgow Airport lost an unfair dismissal claim after using an official vehicle for personal detours, including visits to his dying father and dropping off dog medication. An employment tribunal rejected his claim, finding the employer acted reasonably because he failed to seek authorization and the policy barred private use.
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A poster at a San Francisco fire station mocking several female firefighters and one male firefighter prompted the fire chief to condemn it as derogatory and the department to reassign multiple officers while investigating. The incident has created turmoil in the station’s command.
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The Trump administration issued a 90-day waiver allowing fuel truck drivers to work up to 16 hours in a 24-hour period to help ease supply pressures amid elevated gas and diesel prices. The waiver includes rest-break and crash-reporting requirements and comes as gas prices remain high during the Iran war.
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Barclays plans to require staff in the office at least three days a week, prompting thousands of employees and the Unite union to demand a reversal, exemptions, and cost offsets. The bank says in-office requirements vary by business area and emphasizes balancing flexibility with collaboration.
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An opinion piece argues that OpenAI and other AI companies are building an education-to-employment pipeline through certifications, campus ambassadors, and employer partnerships, threatening universities' role. It warns that allowing commercial actors to own that pathway harms students and society.
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A new book by economists Owen Zidar and Eric Zwick finds roughly 5 million U.S. households worth at least $5 million, many built through ordinary brick-and-mortar businesses and pass-through tax structures rather than Silicon Valley or Wall Street fortunes. The research says about three-quarters started their own businesses and most did not inherit wealth, while pass-through tax benefits help owners accumulate wealth.
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A Pension Policy Institute report finds women aged 55-59 have just 54% of the private pension wealth of men their age, with the gap attributed to part-time work, career breaks, and the gender pay gap. The article explains the causes and offers five steps to help women avoid falling further behind in retirement savings.
Alex Batty, who was abducted by his mother as a child and found in France in 2023, says a new job at a waste management company has given him renewed purpose and financial security for his young family. The piece recounts his disappearance and how a BBC Breakfast appearance led a manager to offer him work.
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A Government Accountability Office report found that federal agencies spent $9.5 billion on administrative leave salary costs in 2025, an increase attributed to the DOGE-driven push to reduce the federal workforce. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reported on the findings.
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The article offers career advice on networking, citing LinkedIn's chief communications officer and New York workers who share tips on cold messaging, follow-ups, and building contacts before job hunting. It notes that 44% of Gen Z see lack of network as a barrier to entry-level roles.
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A survey of 1,054 undergraduates found that two thirds felt their university was not transparent about their course's job prospects, with many also unaware of average graduate salaries. Students expressed anxiety about whether their degree justified the cost, and the article includes a response from Universities UK.