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About 22,000 Pick n Pay Store Workers Wait for Deal Terms After the Retailer Withdraws Its Section 189A Process

Pick n Pay withdrew its Section 189A process covering about 22,000 store workers after a SACCAWU deal. Here is what was on the table and what comes next.

October 26, 2026Read Article

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Taiwan's Jobless Rate Falls to 3.36%, the Lowest September in 26 Years, but Youth Unemployment Sits at 11.59%

Taiwan's jobless rate fell to 3.36% in September, the lowest September in 26 years, but 15 to 24 year olds face 11.59%. What it means for job seekers.

October 26, 2026Read Article

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Fort Worth Is Getting 1,500 Manufacturing, Engineering and Other Jobs From Carrier's New Chiller Plant

Carrier plans 1,500 jobs at a new Fort Worth chiller plant expected to open in 2027. See the roles posted, what they pay and what the city terms would require.

October 26, 2026Read Article

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Lidl Plans More Than 500 Permanent Munster Jobs With a €420 Million Push Into New Stores and a Cork Warehouse

Lidl says its €420m Munster plan will create more than 500 permanent jobs, about 250 in Cork. See what Lidl Ireland pays store and warehouse staff now.

October 26, 2026Read Article

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Corning's 414 Wilmington Jobs Would Average $77,000 to $132,000 by Role

Corning will invest $585 million and add 414 jobs at its Wilmington, NC fiber plant over five years, with average pay above $85,000. Here is how to get ready.

October 22, 2026Read Article

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India's Listed Companies Grew Staff Only 1.8% in FY26 as Like-for-Like Salary Hikes Rose to 9.4%

Headcount at about 2,200 Indian listed firms grew 1.8% in FY26, a five-year low, while like-for-like salary hikes rose to 9.4%. What it means for job seekers.

October 22, 2026Read Article

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Japan's Biggest Union Group Sets a 6% Pay Raise Target for 2027 Wage Talks

Rengo wants 2027 raises of 6% at the centre and 5% minimum, 4% base pay at the centre, and 20,000 yen and 6% for some small unions. See what it means for pay.

October 22, 2026Read Article

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SpaceX Offers a 20% Pay Premium to Staff Who Volunteer for Six Weeks in Memphis or Southaven

SpaceX staff who volunteer for six weeks at its Memphis or Southaven data centers get a 20% premium on base pay. See who qualifies, tax rules and local jobs.

October 22, 2026Read Article

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Micron's Taoyuan Union Plans an October 22 Strike After 99% of Ballots Backed a Walkout Over AI Profit Sharing

Micron's Taoyuan union plans a one-day strike October 22 after 99% of ballots backed a walkout over profit sharing. What workers want and what the law says.

October 21, 2026Read Article

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Amazon Is Hiring More Than 300,000 Holiday Workers, Up From 250,000 in Each of the Last Three Years

Amazon is hiring more than 300,000 US workers this holiday season, up 20% from a year ago. Seasonal pay averages $20 an hour. See the roles and how to apply.

October 21, 2026Read Article

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Many of Volkswagen's 660,000 Workers Could Face a Pay Freeze Until 2030, Works Council Says

IG Metall says Volkswagen told HR chiefs worldwide to plan no pay rises until 2030 for about 660,000 staff. VW won't comment on speculation. What to know.

October 20, 2026Read Article

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Singapore's Lower-Wage Workers Could Get 6% to 8% Pay Rises, the Highest Since 2021

Singapore workers earning up to $2,800 a month could get 6% to 8% raises under the 2026/2027 guidelines, with dollar floors of $120 to $170. See your tier.

October 20, 2026Read Article

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