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Will your industry be affected by Trump's tariffs?

From February, eight European nations may face a 10% US tariff on all goods and services. Tariffs mean less trade. Less trade means fewer jobs. And yes, that includes yours.

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The best jobs of 2026, according to U.S. News & World Report

"CBS Saturday Morning" breaks down U.S. News & World Report's list of 100 best jobs of 2026 with Carly Chase, the vice president and general manager of careers at U.S. News & World Report.

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Outsourcing: These are the EU countries moving the most jobs abroad

Moving jobs abroad saves money but also means losing tens of thousands of domestic positions. Which countries have the highest imbalance?

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U.S. Challenger job-cut announcements fall to 17-month low

US companies announced 35,553 job cuts in December, the lowest since July 2024, while planning more hiring, according to data from outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas Inc. Natixis Chief US Economist Christopher Hodge examines ...

Bloomberg

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Do Europeans believe their pensions will still exist when they retire?

A new survey finds that state pensions are considered too low, but there is no consensus among Europeans for overhauling them.

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Concerns over treatment of foreign workers in Malta

From catering to construction, overseas workers are filling critical gaps in Malta's workforce. However, NGOs warn that many non-EU migrants face exploitation and poor working conditions. Rights groups are calling for stronger protection...

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Gaza economy faces collapse as unemployment rate reaches 80%

Gaza’s economy has plummeted by 87 percent in two years, deepening poverty and leaving thousands without income or resources.

Al Jazeera

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Mexico loses thousands of jobs as tariff uncertainty hits factories

Tariff uncertainty under Trump has cost Mexico over 60,000 factory jobs since 2023, hitting border cities hardest and stalling investment.

Al Jazeera

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No holiday for Pakistan's Christian workers

Christmas brings joy worldwide, but for Pakistan's Christian workers, it often means unpaid wages, threats of dismissal and lives pushed to the limits.

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All the European airport strikes to expect in December

Airport workers are walking out in protest of the 'Grinch-style behaviour’ of low-paying employers.

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Ukraine investors' conference sets sights on reconstruction

As signs of hope for an end to the Ukraine war emerge, a business conference in Berlin has shifted the focus to the reconstruction of the war-torn country, with Germany offering loans and risk insurance for investors.

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Labour negotiations at several airlines could lead to travel disruptions

Canada's air travel industry is looking at a flurry of labour contract negotiations in 2026, which could mean more disruptions for travellers.

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Canada Post and postal workers union reach tentative agreement

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers has announced that it has reached an agreement with Canada Post, preventing strikes. The union recommended that members accept the deals during ratification votes set to be held in early 2026.

CBC News

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All the European airport strikes to expect in December

Airport workers are walking out in protest of the 'Grinch-style behaviour’ of low-paying employers.

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European airport strikes to expect in December

Airport workers are walking out in protest of the 'Grinch-style behaviour’ of low-paying employers.

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UK doctor strike: Five-day walk out over pay and job disputes

UK doctors launch a five-day walkout over pay and job conditions – As hospitals face record pressure from a severe flu surge.

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Nigeria labour union protest insecurity in Lagos

Members of Nigeria’s main labour union took to the streets of Lagos on Wednesday to protest rising insecurity, calling on the government to take urgent action to protect lives and property.

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Paris Louvre museum to remain partially open as strike continues

Louvre union workers unanimously agreed to continue the walkout amid mounting social and security concerns.

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U.S. job growth tanks, unemployment rises ahead of holidays

The first U.S. jobs report since the government shutdown shows hiring slowed sharply in November, with unemployment rising to 4.6%, the highest since September 2021. The nation lost over 100,000 jobs in October, driven by steep federal c...

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Unemployment hits four-year high, U.S. jobs report shows

New government data shows the unemployment rate rose slightly to 4.6% in November. That marks its highest level since September 2021.

CBS America

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Louvre closed as staff strike over working conditions

Labour leaders said the strike vote was unanimous and it was not immediately clear whether the work stoppage will last longer than one day.

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Italian unions strike to protest new budget priorities

A national strike in Italy has disrupted public transport, schools and health services. The country's largest trade union says the Meloni government wants to spend too much on defense and not enough on public services.

DW News

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Apple mass exodus: Why top talent is saying iQuit

In the past few months, Apple has lost several key executives and there’s talk that long-time CEO Tim Cook could be getting ready to step down. For The National, CBC’s Ashley Fraser breaks down what’s behind the departures and why some s...

CBC News

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Portugal general strike: Tens of thousands protest new labour law

Portugal faces major disruption as tens of thousands join a general strike—the country’s largest walkout in over a decade.

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Portugal braces for strike as unions unite against labour reforms

Portugal prepares for widespread disruption as trade unions unite against proposed labour reforms.

Al Jazeera

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Sugar factory closure ripples throughout California town

More than 1 million American workers have been laid off this year -- several hundred of them in Brawley, California. Mark Strassmann traveled there to examine the ripple effects of those layoffs on the local economy.

CBS America

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U.S. job openings pick up to highest level in five months

The number of available positions rose slightly to 7.67 million in October from 7.66 million in the prior month, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. The median estimate in a Bloomberg survey of economists called for 7.12 millio...

Bloomberg

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New data shows major jobs loss in the private sector for November

Several factors may have affected the latest data on private-sector job losses for November. Sabrina Escobar, a reporter for Barron's, joins CBS News with more.

CBS America

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Montreal bike shop helps unhoused people switch gears, find work

Tri-Cycle’s project manager hopes the bike shop can be a springboard into the workforce for people experiencing homelessness or housing instability despite gaps in their resumés.

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Alleged audio of Campbell's Soup executive's racist rant

A former Campbell's Soup Company employee has filed a lawsuit against the business with his lawyers saying he recorded a meeting where an executive made offensive comments about Indian workers and said the company's products were for "po...

CBS America