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North America
Human Times
The United Auto Workers (UAW) union has achieved a significant victory at a Volkswagen plant in Tennessee, winning 73% of the vote. The win marks the UAW's first success in a Southern assembly plant owned by a foreign automaker. The UAW hopes to build on the success and expand its presence in the South, which is the least unionized part of the country. However, the union is likely to face a tougher challenge in representing workers at two Mercedes-Benz plants in Alabama. The UAW has accused Mercedes of violating labor laws with anti-union tactics. President Joe Biden congratulated the UAW on its win and praised the role of unions in raising wages and building the middle class. The UAW's win is seen as demonstrating that organizing in the South is possible and challenges negative perceptions about unionization in the region.
Full IssueUK
Human Times
The Prime Minister has unveiled a new five-point plan to tighten the welfare system including removing benefits for unemployed people who refuse to take a job after 12 months. Rishi Sunak said recent rises in spending on sickness benefits were unsustainable, insisting that welfare should not be a “lifestyle choice” or the system exploited. Mr Sunak said mild depression or anxiety were not barriers to work, explaining that the number claiming for these conditions had tripled in the past decade. He said: “This is about making sure that the welfare system doesn’t over-medicalise what are the everyday challenges and anxieties of life.” He rejected the argument that his approach amounted to not being caring enough to people with mental health concerns, explaining: “This is about recognising how central and important work is to people’s lives. It gives you purpose. It gives you hope. It gives you belonging and identity.”
Full IssueUSA
Education Slice
Florida public schools will now be required to teach students about the history of communism from kindergarten through 12th grade. The lessons, which will begin in the 2026-27 school year, will cover topics such as the history of communism in the United States, the increasing threat of communism, and the atrocities committed under communist regimes in foreign countries. Governor Ron DeSantis signed the bill into law, stating that it is important to provide students with the truth about communism, especially when universities may present a biased view. The bill also establishes the Institute for Freedom in the Americas at Miami Dade College, which aims to promote democracy and preserve the ideals of a free society. The law will also initiate plans for a museum on the history of communism. “My view is we might as well give them the truth when they are in our schools because a lot of these universities will tell them how great communism is, so we are setting the proper foundation,” DeSantis said at a news conference at the Hialeah Gardens Museum.
Full IssueUSA
Accountancy Slice
Despite a moratorium on processing new claims for the pandemic-era employee retention credit (ERC), the IRS still averages 20,000 new applications weekly, according to Commissioner Danny Werfel. The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 includes provisions to fight fraud in the program. Werfel emphasized the importance of passing the bill to crack down on fraud and issue eligible claims. The IRS is on the verge of turning on a modern solution for faster processing and real-time information for taxpayers.
Full IssueScotland
Legal Matters Scotland
SNP rebels within the Scottish Parliament are set to vote against his government's flagship juryless rape trial plans. A handful of MSPs are planning to either abstain or vote against the Victims, Witnesses, and Justice Reform Bill, which includes a pilot for juryless rape trials and the removal of Scotland's unique "not proven" verdict. One rebel described the juryless trials pilot as the "most offensive" part of the legislation. Concerns have been raised about the potential for miscarriages of justice and the need for proper scrutiny. Stuart Munro, convener of the Law Society of Scotland's criminal law committee, said: "We've briefed MSPs with the key information they need to make an informed contribution to this debate. I would urge them to be mindful that it is the people who interact with Scotland's criminal justice system - whether they be complainers, witnesses or accused of a crime - who will bear the brunt if there are any missteps with this legislation."
Full IssueNorth America
Legal Slice
As President Joe Biden and Donald Trump campaign in swing states, the Republican National Committee (RNC) has filed voting-related lawsuits in nearly half the states. This legal strategy, newly reconstituted under Trump, targets various aspects of voting and election administration. The RNC's lawsuits serve as campaign messaging, fundraising, and raising doubts about the election's validity. Democrats and legal experts warn that these lawsuits may overwhelm election officials and undermine voter confidence. The Democratic National Committee counters the GOP's efforts with a robust voter protection operation. Election litigation has become a fixture in both parties' political and electoral strategies. The RNC's litigation targets voter ID rules, mail ballots, and voter roll maintenance. The RNC has been involved in over 80 lawsuits in 23 states this election cycle. While most lawsuits are unlikely to win in court, they serve as a basis for fundraising and keeping the issue of election integrity in the spotlight. Democracy groups and experts fear that these lawsuits could pave the way for false narratives challenging the validity of the 2024 election and potentially delay or obstruct certification of the results.
Full IssueEurope
Risk Channel
The Bank of England has warned that high interest rates are threatening to cause havoc in the £6.5tn private equity sector, with dire consequences for the wider economy. Nathanael Benjamin, the Bank's executive director for financial stability strategy and risk, cautioned that recent developments in the industry could disrupt funding to real economy companies and inflict significant losses on systemic institutions. The Bank's financial policy committee is conducting a closer review of private equity risks and will publish its findings in June. Private equity firms now face more expensive funding costs and the risk of credit losses in the future. Opportunities for private equity firms to offload companies through stock market flotations have also dried up, increasing borrowing across the sector. Michael Moore, chief executive of the British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association, said: “The private capital industry stands ready to detail how it has played a vital role in the UK economy for over 40 years, showing its resilience through different economic cycles.”
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