Why is ES the only state to close supermarkets on Sundays? Labor, revenue, and scale are challenges for companies
The state of Espírito Santo, Brazil, uniquely closes its supermarkets on Sundays due to challenges in staffing and low revenue on that day.
Bundestag: Tariff Loyalty Act Passed
The Bundestag has passed the Tariff Loyalty Act, requiring federal construction and service contracts to be awarded only to companies adhering to collective agreements or equivalent employment conditions.
Niki Kerameos: Unemployment in Greece Lower than in Spain, Sweden, Finland, and France
Greek Minister of Labor Niki Kerameos emphasized the significance of the National Social Agreement, which aims to improve workers' rights and collective agreements in the country.
New 24-hour strike in theaters on Friday, February 20
A new 24-hour strike has been announced by the Panhellenic Federation of Performing Arts for theaters on February 20, demanding the signing of Collective Labor Agreements.
Tsoukalas: Mitsotakis’ work is the collapse of purchasing power and the trailing country in collective labor contracts
Kostas Tsoukalas, spokesperson for PASOK-Kinal, criticizes Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, accusing him of propagating falsehoods regarding social agreements and highlighting the deterioration of the country’s productivity and purchasing power.
To increase wages, but how?
The Greek parliament discusses a bill aimed at enhancing labor collective agreements amid ongoing debates about low wages and the need for investment to improve the economy.
N. Kerameos: The National Social Agreement provides the opportunity for salary and benefit increases
The National Social Agreement in Greece allows for easier collective labor agreements, potentially leading to increased wages and benefits for employees.
Parliament: The bill on Collective Labor Agreements passed with 158 'Yes' votes
The Greek Parliament overwhelmingly passed a bill aimed at strengthening collective labor agreements with 158 votes in favor and 134 against after a nominal vote requested by the KKE party.
Collective Agreements: The bill was voted in favor by 158, against 134
The Greek Ministry of Labor's bill on collective agreements was approved by parliament, despite heavy criticism from opposition parties.
There is an agreement at JSW. Miners will have suspended partial bonus payments
JSW miners have agreed to a deal suspending certain bonus payments for financial stability following a referendum where over 97% supported the agreement.
Collective Agreements: New Dispute in Parliament Between Lazaridis and Mantzos
A heated debate in the Greek Parliament continues over collective agreements, marked by a dispute between New Democracy's Makarios Lazaridis and PASOK's Dimitris Mantzos.
Live: The discussion in Parliament intensifies on the bill for collective agreements
The Greek Parliament is currently engaged in a two-day discussion on the Ministry of Labor's bill aimed at enhancing collective labor agreements.
5 AM: Collective Agreements in Parliament - Farmers in Athens - EU Economy in Focus
Protests by farmers in Athens coincide with parliamentary discussions on collective labor agreements and highlight their grievances against government policies.
Collective Agreements: In Favor or Against Workers? The New Bill
The article discusses the Greek government's proposed legislation to restore collective labor agreements amid concerns from workers and opposition parties.
Now the last battle over soldiers' salaries begins and the unions hold their breath. Who will pay?
Today, top negotiators from various unions meet with the Danish finance ministry to negotiate new collective agreements regarding soldiers' salaries and working conditions for the next three years.
Collective Agreements: PASOK Submitted an Amendment - What It States
The political party PASOK has proposed changes to a labor bill concerning collective agreements, expressing disagreement with the Greek government's neoliberal policies.
What collective agreements are being discussed in Parliament, why the opposition disagrees, what is changing
The Greek Parliament is discussing a new labor law on collective agreements, with vocal opposition from opposition parties.
Collective agreements start the year with a salary increase of 2.9%, the lowest in two years
Collective bargaining agreements at the beginning of the year reflect a modest salary increase of 2.9%, marking the lowest adjustment in two years.
How much do nurses earn in February 2026 and under what agreements is each salary paid
The salaries of nurses in Argentina for February 2026 are determined by various collective labor agreements and negotiated by the Federation of Associations of Health Workers.
N. Kerameos: The bill on Collective Labor Agreements paves the way for salary and benefit increases
Labor Minister Niki Kerameos emphasizes that a new collective labor agreement bill, collaboratively drafted with national social partners, aims to enhance wages and benefits in Greece.
There is an agreement in JSW. What was agreed?
JSW has announced that a project for a suspension agreement will be subject to a referendum among the company's employees, proposing the temporary suspension of certain collective agreements and less favorable employment conditions.
Political Turmoil in Pori: Independent Mayor Lauri Inna Appears on a Major Task with a National Coalition Mandate
Independent Pori Mayor Lauri Inna has unexpectedly joined a significant committee of the National Coalition party that influences municipal labor disputes and collective agreements.
Conflict with green color in Parliament: Confrontation between Kavvathas and Christidis over collective agreements, watch video
A confrontation in the Greek Parliament between Kavvathas and Christidis highlights the debate over collective agreements, with Kavvathas arguing that most representatives consulted for the bill represent employer and government interests rather than worker interests.
Collective Labor Agreements: What the draft law foresees
The Ministry of Labor's draft law titled 'National Social Agreement for the Strengthening of Collective Labor Agreements' has been submitted to Parliament, covering various aspects of collective agreements and labor organization regulations.
Kerameos in Parliament: "The National Social Agreement paves the way for salary and benefits increases"
Greek Minister Kerameos presented the National Social Agreement in Parliament, highlighting its potential to lead to salary and benefits increases through collective labor agreements.
AIReF attributes the increase in medical leave to regulations approved with Sánchez since 2018, waiting lists, and collective agreements
The Independent Authority for Fiscal Responsibility (AIReF) reports that regulations since 2018 under Pedro Sánchez's government, along with collective agreements and overloaded waiting lists, have led to a nearly 60% rise in medical leave cases since 2017.
Collective Labor Agreements: How Wage Increases Will Be Implemented
The resumption of collective labor agreements in Greece is being pursued through a social agreement reached in November after seven months of dialogue between the government and social partners, with a related bill expected to be discussed in Parliament today.
Collective Labor Agreements: The discussion of the bill begins tomorrow in Parliament, the main axes
A bill incorporating the historic National Social Agreement between the Government and National Social Partners, signed two months ago, is set for discussion in Parliament tomorrow.
Collective Labor Agreements: The National Social Agreement Goes to Parliament
A discussion on the bill titled 'National Social Agreement for the Strengthening of Collective Labor Agreements' will begin tomorrow in Parliament, which integrates a recent agreement between the government and national social partners.
Salaries: Allowances return to collective agreements
The return of allowances outlined in collective labor agreements is key to increasing average salaries, facilitated by the reintroduction of full retroactivity as stipulated in the Ministry of Labor's bill to strengthen collective bargaining agreements.
Collective Agreements: The bill for strengthening and expansion is under consultation
A new bill aimed at strengthening collective labor agreements has been put forth for public consultation, emphasizing better terms and higher wages as highlighted by Minister Niki Kerameus.
The rise of the SMI increasingly eats into salaries agreed in collective agreements
Experts warn that the increase in the Minimum Interprofessional Salary (SMI) is affecting many companies as they must update their salaries negotiated with unions.