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Global news from IZA World of Labor

Political and social debates on labor economic issues affect people around the world every single day. IZA World of Labor content provides evidence-based background information to help inform policy decisions. Our news summaries draw on a range of international sources to bring you selected news related to IZA World of Labor articles, videos, opinions, and topics.

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  • May 22, 2020
    BBC News, Evening Standard, The Guardian, SBS

    Friday news roundup May 22, 2020

    Egyptian workers are facing a 1% pay cut and lockdowns have triggered a dramatic fall in global carbon emissions. Here's a snapshot of some of the news stories you may have missed this week.
    Egyptian workers are facing a 1% pay cut and lockdowns have triggered a dramatic fall in global carbon emissions. Here's a snapshot of some of the news stories you may have missed this week.
  • May 19, 2020
    The Independent

    Children from poorer families will be a week and a half behind classmates, according to research

    Children from more affluent backgrounds are spending 30% more time each day on learning than children in underprivileged households.
    Children from more affluent backgrounds are spending 30% more time each day on learning than children in underprivileged households.
  • May 15, 2020
    The Telegraph, Australian Financial Review, Deutsche Welle

    Friday news roundup May 15, 2020

    The employment market is going to get worse for young Australians and Nepal's remittance-dependent economy costs lives. Here's a snapshot of some of the news stories you may have missed this week.
    The employment market is going to get worse for young Australians and Nepal's remittance-dependent economy costs lives. Here's a snapshot of some of the news stories you may have missed this week.
  • May 12, 2020
    BBC News, The Guardian

    Maximum class size of 15 when English schools return in June

    The UK government hopes all primary school children in England will spend a month back at school before the summer holidays.
    The UK government hopes all primary school children in England will spend a month back at school before the summer holidays.
  • May 05, 2020
    The Guardian

    Growing numbers of Americans lose jobs

    Whilst the number of layoffs in the US has slowed down, according to figures released at the end of April, in only six weeks, 30 million people in the country have applied for unemployment benefit.
    Whilst the number of layoffs in the US has slowed down, according to figures released at the end of April, in only six weeks, 30 million people in the country have applied for unemployment benefit.
  • May 01, 2020

    IZA World of Labor turns six

    Today, on International Workers’ Day, or Labor Day, we celebrate six years since IZA World of Labor first launched.
    Today, on International Workers’ Day, or Labor Day, we celebrate six years since IZA World of Labor first launched.