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In March 2026, domestic workers in Argentina receive a 1.5% salary increase along with a one-time bonus based on hours worked.

Korea GM and its labor union held negotiations regarding the closure of direct maintenance centers after the Lunar New Year, but failed to reconcile their positions.

The Argentine Senate is set to pass a labor reform bill that includes the elimination of internal taxes, which may lead to a reduction in car prices.

The Czech Supreme Court has altered the regulations governing employee benefits to ensure equal pay for equal work.

The Australian government has announced plans to construct a high-speed rail line from Sydney to Newcastle, aiming to transform travel and contribute to emissions reduction by 2050.

Advocates for agricultural and migrant workers have condemned Trump's decision to withdraw an offer for migration relief for undocumented farmworkers, mostly from Mexico.

Iceland's government plans to announce measures to combat inflation, with discussions scheduled with labor market representatives.

Wholesale prices in the U.S. rose at a faster-than-expected rate in January, contradicting hopes of a declining inflation, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

In Chad, striking teachers claim they have not been paid and are denouncing intimidation tactics by the government.

Strikes in the private social services sector in Finland have been cancelled after negotiations led to a new collective agreement.

The train drivers' union (GDL) has reached a wage agreement with the railways without resorting to strikes, marking a notable departure from previous decades of disruptive labor actions.

An agreement has been reached in the negotiations for the private social and health sector in Finland, leading to the cancellation of previously announced strikes.

The number of new cases in Brazil's Labor Court has increased by 8.47% from 2024 to 2025, setting a new record following the 2017 labor reform.

A negotiation result has been reached in Finland's private social services sector, leading to the cancellation of planned strikes.

Argentina's Senate is poised to vote today on the labor reform proposed by President Javier Milei, which introduces significant changes to salary structures and employee rights.

Germany continues to face significant unemployment, with over 3 million individuals without jobs, despite a slight increase in economic growth.

Akava reported a slight decrease in membership numbers in 2025, attributed in part to recent government decisions affecting membership incentives.

Japan's Central Minimum Wage Council has initiated discussions aimed at correcting delays in the enforcement of minimum wage increases and addressing excessive wage competition with neighboring prefectures.

The Argentine Senate is set to pass a labor reform proposed by President Javier Milei that will bring significant changes to employment regulations.

Left-wing protesters gathered at the Obelisco in Buenos Aires to oppose labor reform, as police intervened to prevent street blockages.

On Equal Pay Day, Germany highlights the wage gap between men and women, with women statistically working unpaid for the first 58 days of the year due to this gap.

Protesters blocked 9 de Julio Avenue and the Panamericana Highway in Buenos Aires, demanding action against labor reform and layoffs at FATE, with left-wing deputy Nicolás del Caño leading the demonstration.

The article critiques the CGIL union's stance on worker rights, comparing its practices unfavorably to those of corporations like Deliveroo.

Maurizio Landini, secretary of the Cgil, faces scrutiny over underpayment issues while calling for better wages and protections for workers amidst an ongoing investigation into labor practices.

The article discusses the duplicity of Cgil's secretary Landini regarding labor practices under the scrutiny of the law.

Walter Rizzetto comments on the condemnation of the CGIL union for failing to pay severance pay to a former executive.

Protesters have blocked major thoroughfares in Argentina in opposition to a proposed labor reform that the government is set to debate in the Senate.

The Bundestag has approved stricter asylum regulations alongside easier access to the labor market for asylum seekers, aligning with a 2024 EU reform.

The Bundestag has approved stricter asylum regulations and eased labor market access for asylum seekers in Germany.

Poland is set to implement EU directives by 2026 that aim to enhance pay transparency and uphold equal pay principles for men and women in similar jobs.

The Senate is set to debate labor reform, possibly with the support of allied blocs for approval of a modernized labor law.

Many American workers express a paradoxical sentiment of supporting unions overall while feeling dissatisfied with their specific union experiences.

Workers in Germany's public transportation sector are engaging in strikes for the second time this year, affecting services across cities nationwide.

Public transport services in Germany are disrupted due to warning strikes called by the Verdi union, causing frustration among many workers.

Argentina's government prepares to pass a comprehensive reform of labor laws aimed at reducing union power and labor costs amid criticisms from opponents who argue it will worsen employment conditions.

The German railway company Deutsche Bahn and the locomotive drivers' union GDL have reached an agreement on a new wage contract without any strikes or severe threats.

A nationwide strike in Germany has halted public transport in several cities for 48 hours, affecting millions of commuters.

The President of the Chamber of Deputies, Hugo Motta, is pushing for a constitutional amendment to end the 6x1 work schedule, amid political tensions and lobbying efforts against the measure.

The Latvian State Labor Inspectorate announced that it will not investigate the explosion incident in Daugavpils' Dubrovina park due to the victim not experiencing any incapacity to work.

Employees of municipal transport companies in Germany have gone on strike, affecting public transportation services.

Verdi initiates warning strikes across 13 cities in Bavaria, affecting local transport amid ongoing wage negotiations.

The State Labor Inspectorate will not conduct an investigation into a workplace incident at the Dubrovina Park in Daugavpils following an explosion, as the injured individual did not experience incapacity for work.

Labor judges in Brazil received over R$ 1 billion above the constitutional salary ceiling in 2025, with individual salaries sometimes exceeding R$ 1 million monthly.

A major strike has begun in Munich, affecting public transportation services amid ongoing labor disputes.

A public transport strike in Munich, called by the Verdi union, is affecting U-Bahn, bus, and tram services in the city as part of a labor conflict in Bavarian cities.

In February, Norway experienced a slight decrease in unemployment with 2.1 percent of the labor force being fully unemployed, according to Nav statistics.

The South Korean government has released a manual stating that under the new Yellow Envelope Law, subcontractor unions will negotiate separately from primary contractor unions.

Prosecutors have indicted former Chief Prosecutor Eom Hee-jun and Deputy Chief Prosecutor Kim Dong-hee for abusing their power in connection with the Coupang severance pay investigation.

Artist Hwang Jae-hyung, known for his realist depictions of labor scenes in the Taebaek coal mining area, has died at the age of 74 after a long illness.

The Polish Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy is using cat memes in a social media campaign to explain a significant labor law reform.