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politics1 year ago

"Biden Forgives $5.8 Billion in Student Debt for 78,000 Public Service Workers"

President Joe Biden announced the forgiveness of $5.8 billion in student loan debt for nearly 78,000 public-sector workers, with additional emails sent to 380,000 eligible borrowers. This forgiveness is part of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, which cancels debt after 10 years of monthly payments. The Biden administration has also utilized other existing student loan forgiveness programs to provide relief to specific groups of borrowers, and is conducting a one-time recount of past payments to fix administrative failures.

via CNN|
#joe-biden#loan-forgiveness#politics
politics2 years ago

"UK Doctors Launch Historic Strike as Public Sector Pay Recommendations Accepted"

The UK government has announced pay increases for public sector workers, including doctors and teachers, in an attempt to resolve strikes caused by a cost-of-living crisis. Junior doctors have begun a five-day strike demanding a 35% pay rise to address falling real wages. The government has accepted recommendations for pay hikes, offering doctors a 6% increase and a lump-sum payment, while teachers will receive a 6.5% raise. The pay increases are below the current inflation rate of 8.7%. The strike by junior doctors is the longest in the history of the National Health Service (NHS), with patient waiting lists at record highs. The British Medical Association (BMA) has called for pay to be restored to 2008 levels. The government's offer is likely to anger trade unions, who argue that school and hospital budgets cannot sustain wage increases without cutting spending in other areas.

via Al Jazeera English|
#doctors-strike#inflation#pay-rise
labor2 years ago

Canada's Federal Workers Strike for Indigenous Rights and Contract Talks.

Canada is experiencing its largest-ever strike against a single employer, with 155,000 public sector workers walking off the job after being without a contract for over two years. The workers are asking for a 4.5% annual wage increase retroactive to June 2021, but the government has only offered 3%, which is below the current inflation rate of 4.3%. The strike also includes demands for the right to choose remote work, enhanced diversity and inclusion efforts, and more support for indigenous employees. The government has not ruled out imposing back-to-work legislation to end the strike.

via Jacobin magazine|
#canada#labor#public-sector-workers
labor2 years ago

"Canadian Government Workers Strike for Indigenous Rights and Anti-Racism Initiatives"

Over 155,000 Canadian public sector workers represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) have gone on strike after failed negotiations with the federal government for better pay and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs. The strike, the largest against a single employer in Canadian history, is largely over wages, with PSAC demanding a 13.5% raise for workers. The union also listed other demands, including mandatory DEI training, anti-racism initiatives, and five days of annual paid leave for self-identified Indigenous employees to engage in traditional practices. The strike will likely affect tax refunds amid tax season.

via Fox News|
#canada#diversity-and-inclusion#indigenous-rights
labor2 years ago

155,000 Canadian Public Workers Strike Over Pay Dispute

More than 155,000 public sector workers in Canada have gone on strike after failing to reach a wage deal with the federal government. The strike will affect tax filings and passport services during peak demand. The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) union said contract negotiations would continue despite the strikes. The strike would also affect 65% of employees at the Canadian Grain Commission, including most inspectors of outbound grain at ports.

via New York Post |
#canada#labor#public-sector-workers