To support the sector’s continued decarbonization, the Manifesto includes priorities on heavy-duty vehicle CO₂ standards, electricity grid capacity and the harmonization of urban vehicle access restrictions across the EU, which are becoming an increasing market barrier. The shift to zero-emission vehicles is central to the EU’s climate goals. At the same time, there is no silver bullet for transport decarbonization. Combustion technologies based on low-carbon and carbon-neutral fuels are an alternative, and equally suitable from a climate perspective. The immense diversity of vehicle mission profiles, including special profiles such as for moving chemical substances or tool-trucks (e.g. trucks with incorporated…
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It’s just over a year since Health Minister Stephen Donnelly announced that there would be public funding for assisted human reproduction (AHR) treatment in Ireland.This was a great leap forward given that the technique was pioneered successfully by Nobel Prize-winning physiologist Robert Edwards and co-workers Patrick Steptoe and Jean Purdy 48 years ago in Oldham, England.Their breakthrough led to the birth of Louise Brown on July 25, 1978, who became known as the world’s first “test tube baby” although the conception actually took place in a Petri dish. Since then, it is estimated that some 12m babies have been born…
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor, the National Labor Relations Board, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division and the Federal Trade Commission today signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen competition by better coordinating information used by antitrust agencies to evaluate potential impacts of mergers and acquisitions on labor markets.“Workers are the backbone of our economy, and it’s critical that the impact on workers and the labor market are given due consideration when analyzing mergers and acquisitions,” said Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su. “The Department of Labor is committed to providing information and data to strengthen the…
Special Representative for International Labor Affairs (SRILA) Kelly Fay Rodríguez will travel to Berlin, Germany September 1-5 to promote President Biden’s Memorandum on Advancing Workers’ Rights, Empowerment, and High Labor Standards Globally. In Germany, SRILA Fay Rodríguez will meet with government officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Labor, German labor leaders, and private sector leaders to discuss transatlantic cooperation on workforce development and our shared commitment to ensuring high labor standards in global supply chains. SRILA Fay Rodríguez also will lead a session on the U.S. National Action Plan for Responsible Business Conduct at the Government…
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WASHINGTON – Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su issued the following statement to mark Labor Day 2024: “Each Labor Day, our nation honors the hardworking people whose dedication and sacrifice helped build this great nation. Workers who – with the support of organized labor – fought for fair wages and benefits, safer working conditions, and the dignity and respect every worker deserves. “The Biden-Harris administration knows America’s workers are our country’s backbone and the core that empowers the successes our nation has achieved. These are the people who fuel our economy, strengthen our communities and help ensure our security. “With the historic investments made since…
To fight against trafficking newborns, the new legislation facilitates the criminal prosecution for such crimes as kidnapping, illegal deprivation of liberty, human trafficking, involvement in prostitution and more. Approved ahead of the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, marked annually on 30 July, the law responds to a grim reality. Last year, 19 cases of trade in newborns were registered in the country, for which more than 15 people were brought to justice, according to Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs. So far in 2024, six cases of trade in newborns have been registered, with the ministry reporting prices for each child…
It’s fairly well known that women receive less favourable loan terms from salespeople, on average, than men when they borrow money. One recent study into lending practices in US car dealerships recently confirmed as much. Equally, it has been found in bank lending and mortgages for many years around the world. The academic literature suggests that salespeople may offer women worse terms in the belief they know less about the market, and so will be less capable of assessing whether they’re getting a fair deal. It might also be that women are penalised for not being as assertive as men.…
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the opening of the public comment period for its proposed rule intended to protect millions of workers from the significant health risks of extreme heat and its publication in the Federal Register. Announced in July 2024 by the department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the rule – if finalized – would help protect approximately 36 million workers in indoor and outdoor work settings and substantially reduce workplace heat injuries, illnesses and fatalities.OSHA encourages public participation in the rulemaking process as it will help the agency develop a final rule that adequately protects workers,…
In December 2013, the UN General Assembly declared the International Decade for People of African Descent to address issues of recognition, justice, and development. The decade beginning in 2015 aimed to promote the rights of people of African descent, increase awareness of their cultural contributions, and strengthen legal frameworks to combat racial discrimination. In 2021, 31 August was recognised as the international day. UN Secretary-General António Guterres called on Member States to declare a second international decade “to help to accelerate global efforts for true change.” Addressing racism Mr. Guterres noted how people of African descent have contributed to society through leadership…