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The city of Itaquaquecetuba has suspended its agreement allowing municipal employees to secure loans through Banco Master amid a Federal Police investigation into potential fraud.

Employees and parents of students are camping outside the city hall in Pilar do Sul, demanding reassessment of the public transportation conditions.

Chico Filho, the President of the Municipal Chamber of Maceió, has mandated a general recertification of all permanent and commissioned employees in the Legislature to enhance transparency and efficiency.

A graduation ceremony for the Toyota Technical School in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, celebrated 234 students becoming full-time employees of Toyota, with additional recognition for students from Hokkaido.

Ricardo Nunes publicly supports his vice, Mello Araújo, in his potential Senate run, which has created anticipation among São Paulo's city employees.

The city of Socorro in São Paulo has dismissed two daycare employees after allegations of abuse surfaced, which were substantiated by audio recordings.

The atmosphere at Mexico City's International Airport (AICM) is tense, with employees frustrated over wage issues and management's lack of transparency.

The Public Ministry of Rio de Janeiro has reopened an investigation against former city councilor Carlos Bolsonaro and 25 others for alleged public money embezzlement through the use of ghost employees.

City councilors in Petrolina have approved a salary increase for municipal employees, including health and administrative workers, during a recent session.

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced a salary increase for City Sanitation Department employees amidst a historic winter storm.

The public officials' union in Ulsan claims that recent personnel transfers by Ulsan City have resulted in significant manpower shortages in local government, affecting 136 positions.

Tomislav Tomašević has introduced official bicycles for city employees in Zagreb to improve mobility and reduce car usage.

A school in Juankoski, Finland, canceled an event for students to watch the Olympics due to scheduling conflicts and city regulations barring municipal employees from viewing the games during work hours.

Employees of the City Hall of Palmas and the Tocantins state government will have four days off for Carnival, including a municipal holiday next Monday and Tuesday.

The city of Fukuchiyama announced it will pay additional allowances to city employees who worked as volunteers in the Fukuchiyama Marathon, acknowledging these duties should have been classified as official work.

Employees of the Campina Grande city hall vacated the mayor's office after overdue salaries were paid following a union protest.

The City Hall of João Pessoa has announced a 10% salary increase for its municipal employees, effective February.

The Mayor of Aracaju has declared an optional holiday for public sector employees during the Carnival festivities from February 16 to 18, 2026.

The article discusses allegations about retaliatory disciplinary actions taken against employees who reported internal corruption at a Seoul City entrusted organization, and includes the organization's rebuttal to these claims.

The city of Ylöjärvi made the rare decision to terminate a kindergarten employee, following reports of misconduct from colleagues.

A water damage incident at Odense City Hall in Denmark has led to 40 employees working from home for the next two weeks.

Bergen municipality's city council advises employees to work from home starting Monday due to high air pollution levels.

Bergen municipality's city council recommends employees work from home next week due to high air pollution levels, which could lead to increased toll fees.

The Bergen City Council recommends employees to work from home starting Monday due to predicted high air pollution levels next week.

The Secretary of Social Development in São José do Rio Preto, Sandra Reis, urged city employees via a WhatsApp audio message to form a militia aimed at promoting positive news about Mayor Coronel Fábio Candido's administration amidst criticism over rising property taxes.

Two public servants in Belém were dismissed after being recorded riding an unregistered motorcycle without helmets, an incident that gained significant online attention.

The Baltimore City Health Department divided employees into separate caucuses based on race during diversity and equity training sessions, raising concerns over the appropriateness of such practices.

The health plan contract for Manaus city employees with Hapvida has been renewed at over double the initial bidding price, escalating from R$ 45 million to R$ 119 million for 2026 after an electronic auction maneuver.

The São Paulo Court of Justice has sentenced Campinas city councilor Permínio Monteiro for engaging in a kickback scheme involving his office staff and commissioned employees he appointed, leading to his loss of public office.

The Juiz de Fora City Hall is issuing fines remotely using photos and videos taken by employees of the company managing the city's paid parking system, claiming inspections are conducted in real time.

Ten employees at Árborg City Hall will relocate to a new building nearby due to overcrowding in their current office space.

Zara is set to close its first store, opened 50 years ago by founder Amancio Ortega, in A Coruña on January 30, with plans to relocate its eleven employees to other locations in the city.

Life has returned to normal in the city of Aden, Yemen, following the government's control over the temporary capital, with the Central Bank preparing to pay overdue salaries to state employees.

Hundreds of employees at Consumer Energy Solutions in South Wales have lost their jobs following the company's collapse into administration amid a restructuring by its parent company, City Energy Group.

Reykjavik is taking action to reduce the sick leave rates among city employees, which have increased notably over the past three years due to perceived abuse of rights by public workers, according to officials.

Reykjanesbær's mayor confirmed that the emptying of two residents' storage units by city employees was due to human error, leading to the disposal of their belongings.

New York Mayor Zohran Mamadani has revoked an order from his predecessor that barred city employees from collaborating with the BDS campaign and also lifted restrictions on protests outside synagogues.