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Hundreds of Starbucks employees at more than 50 U.S. outlets have walked off the job since Sunday to protest the company's new dress code, according to Starbucks Workers United, which represents baristas at about 570 of the chain's more-than 10,000 company operated locations. The coffee chain on Monday implemented a new dress code that requires baristas to wear solid black tops, a change from prior practice that allowed any color, among other changes. Baristas argue that the dress code won’t improve operations or make their jobs easier, union delegate Michelle Eisen said in a statement from Workers United. “This policy change puts the burden on baristas, many of whom are already struggling to get by, to buy new clothes or risk being disciplined,” she said. The company has said it would provide two Starbucks-branded shirts free of charge but couldn’t guarantee they would arrive by May 12th, when the new dress code went into effect.
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The government has announced a significant restructuring of the civil service, relocating 12,000 jobs from London to regional campuses across the country. The move aims to save £94m annually by 2032 and includes the closure of 11 office buildings in the capital, notably 102 Petty France, which houses around 7,000 civil servants. Pat McFadden, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, said: "By relocating thousands of Civil Service roles, we will not only save taxpayers money, we will make this government one that better reflects the country it serves." The initiative is expected to generate £729m for local economies by 2030, with plans for new campuses in Manchester and Aberdeen. Some unions have welcomed the move, but concerns remain about the impact on affected civil servants.
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Europe
Workers at Ford's plants in Cologne, Germany, are to strike today in response to planned job cuts affecting the company's European operations. Ford announced in November that it would reduce its workforce by approximately 14% due to declining demand for electric vehicles and insufficient government support for the transition. The strike follows a vote by workers favouring industrial action, as labour representatives urge management to explore alternative restructuring measures.
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Middle East
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has raised the alarm over the safety of migrant workers in Saudi Arabia, particularly those involved in construction for the 2034 World Cup. The NGO reported that "scores of migrant workers in Saudi Arabia die in gruesome yet avoidable workplace-related accidents," as it highlighted the lack of adequate safety measures and compensation for families. HRW's investigation into nearly 50 cases revealed that the Saudi authorities have failed to protect workers from preventable deaths and to investigate safety incidents. As construction ramps up for the World Cup, HRW warns that the risks are escalating. The organisation has urged FIFA to ensure proper investigations into work-related deaths and adequate compensation for bereaved families. Despite FIFA's plans for a workers' welfare system, HRW claims that "FIFA is knowingly risking yet another tournament that will unnecessarily come at a grave human cost." The report also noted that many deaths are attributed to so-called "natural causes," which often go uninvestigated and uncompensated.
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