Donate

Working time

Spain trying to improve economy by moving around its holiday

Business, Economics and Jobs

Spanish officials say the country loses a lot of economic productivity when it has holidays fall during the middle of the week. To combat that, they’re going to try moving all holidays to Mondays.

More women working than men

Business, Economics and Jobs

Spanish Government Proposes Holiday Shuffle

Global Politics
The World

Do you take a lunch break?

Business, Economics and Jobs
The World

Report Shows Surge in Wage and Workplace Violations

Conflict & Justice
Tell us about your experience accessing The World

We want to hear your feedback so we can keep improving our website, theworld.org. Please fill out this quick survey and let us know your thoughts (your answers will be anonymous). Thanks for your time!

The World

A good relationship gone sour

Conflict & Justice

Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Boston Globe reporter, Jenn Abelson, about the relationship between undocumented workers and the high-profile pizza chain they helped build. Initially beneficial, it ended up souring amid allegations of exploitation.

We respect your time, attention and privacy

This is a news website, not a click casino. We do NOT employ deceptive behaviors, display annoying ads or use third party cookies and trackers to monetize your visit or help advertisers track you across the internet.

Simply, we ask that you would consider a donation to support the journalism we produce every weekday. Thank you.

This is The World

The World is a public radio program and podcast that crosses borders and time zones to bring home the stories that matter.

Follow The World

Subscribe to The World’s Latest Edition podcast for free using your favorite podcast player: