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The WNBA has agreed to a historic collective bargaining agreement that will increase the average salary of players significantly over the next few years.

Diana Taurasi supports the historic new collective bargaining agreement between the WNBA and players' union, which significantly increases player salaries and team salary caps.

The Yellow Envelope Law may see its first legal judgement requiring primary employers to negotiate with subcontractor unions as early as next week.

The WNBA and its players union have reached a tentative agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement, ensuring the league's season will commence on May 8.

Labor workers in Jeonbuk are demanding collective bargaining from their primary employers following amendments to labor laws that enhance their rights.

Care workers are demanding collective bargaining with the government, arguing that ministries like the Ministry of Health and Welfare act as their actual employers, but no ministry has responded positively yet.

CJ Logistics has announced its intention to negotiate with the subcontracted delivery union in compliance with the Yellow Envelope Law, which imposes collective bargaining obligations on primary employers who exert control over subcontracted workers.

The Argentine government has imposed a 2% cap on monthly wage increases, affecting collective bargaining agreements as inflation continues to rise.

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert emphasizes the urgency of reaching a new collective bargaining agreement to avoid schedule disruption amid training camp and preseason games approaching.

Hugo Moyano secured a 10% wage increase for truck drivers, alongside a non-remunerative fixed payment of $53,000, amid rising inflation.

Hyundai Heavy Industries has announced it will engage in collective bargaining with its subcontractor union in compliance with the Yellow Envelope Law.

Kang Hoon-sik emphasized the importance of the Yellow Envelope Law as a new phase for labor-management cooperation ahead of its implementation.

Subcontractor unions in South Korea are preparing to demand collective bargaining from prime contractors following the enactment of the revised Labor Union and Labor Relations Adjustment Act on October 10.

Teacher unions in Argentina are planning a one-week strike starting March 16 to demand the enforcement of university funding laws and the opening of collective bargaining negotiations.

Commerce employees in Argentina will receive pay adjustments as agreed in the last collective bargaining agreement set for March 2026.

The salary of metallurgical workers in Argentina during March 2026 will be determined by an existing collective agreement between the workers' union and employers' associations.

Subcontractor unions in South Korea plan to demand collective bargaining from primary contractors when the Yellow Envelope Act comes into effect on the 10th.

The South Korean government's implementation of the 'Yellow Envelope Law' on labor relations emphasizes the importance of communication and responsibility in collective bargaining within the public sector as the law goes into effect soon.

In March 2026, babysitters and caregivers in Argentina received a 1.5% salary increase along with a one-time extraordinary bonus due to recent collective bargaining agreements.

The National Metal Workers' Union of Korea demands employment security measures be agreed upon before the introduction of artificial intelligence in workplaces during this year's collective bargaining negotiations.

The state of Espírito Santo, Brazil, uniquely closes its supermarkets on Sundays due to challenges in staffing and low revenue on that day.

The South Korean government has implemented a new labor law requiring primary contractors to negotiate with subcontractor unions, yet the inclusion of primary contractor unions in this process has been omitted from the official manual.

At least 60 business organizations in Brazil are advocating for a focus on job preservation and productivity in discussions about work hours.

The article discusses the distinction between work hours and work schedules in Brazil, emphasizing the importance of collective bargaining in defining these aspects.

Construction workers' wages remain unchanged in March 2026, pending a new collective bargaining agreement for future adjustments.

Breanna Stewart discusses the unresolved issues in negotiations between the WNBA and the players' union ahead of a critical deadline for a new collective bargaining agreement.

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.

Twelve public and state service unions have sent an open letter to Prime Minister Andrej Plenković, expressing concerns over the low level of social dialogue and ministers' commitment to collective bargaining.

A new three-year collective agreement for 500,000 municipal employees in Denmark has been finalized, praised for its complexity and success by union leaders.

Workers in the tourism and catering sectors are holding a nationwide strike in Greece, demanding better working conditions and a collective labor agreement.

Commerce workers in Argentina received fixed contributions to their salaries in March 2026 as part of a collective agreement between unions and employers.

The Verdi union has called for warning strikes in public transport across Germany on February 27th and 28th, causing major disruptions to bus and train services.

A union has issued a significant strike warning affecting nearly 1,500 entities in Finland's private social services sector amid ongoing collective bargaining negotiations.

Union membership in the US reached a 16-year high in 2025, with 14.7 million workers belonging to unions, despite efforts to diminish union power by the Trump administration.

The South Korean Ministry of Labor is establishing a committee ahead of the implementation of the Yellow Envelope Law to assist in determining the employer status of primary contractors in relation to subcontractor unions.

Employers and trade unions in Estonia have reached a compromise agreement regarding the minimum wage, setting it at 946 euros for 2026.

The Greek Parliament is currently engaged in a two-day discussion on the Ministry of Labor's bill aimed at enhancing collective labor agreements.

The leader of the academic union criticizes KL's proposal for collective bargaining as it threatens to undermine salaries for academics in favor of funding for other professions.

Kostas Tsoukala criticized the Greek government for presenting an incomplete labor bill, emphasizing the need for reinstating collective bargaining rights and minimum wage regulations.

Bus drivers and other local transport workers in Bavaria are striking for higher wages, disrupting services in cities such as Munich, Nuremberg, and Passau.

The Danish Ministry of Finance has announced a press conference regarding a new collective bargaining agreement in the public sector.

Collective bargaining agreements at the beginning of the year reflect a modest salary increase of 2.9%, marking the lowest adjustment in two years.

Deutsche Bahn has proposed a six percent salary increase in an effort to prevent strikes during the ongoing collective bargaining with the GDL union.

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.

Building managers in Argentina are set to receive a salary increase and a bonus in February 2026 as part of the recent collective bargaining agreement.

Commerce sector workers are receiving fixed payments following the latest collective bargaining agreement established by the Federation of Argentine Commerce and Service Employees (FAECYS), which will be in effect until March and directly affects their monthly income.

The union Verdi has announced new warning strikes in local transport starting next week, but the exact timing and locations are still unclear following a dispute in the collective bargaining round.

A new legal opinion raises questions about the legality of union membership without collective bargaining, highlighting tensions in the employer-employee relationship.

Paolo Capone, the General Secretary of UGL, emphasizes the importance of shared choices and strong institutional frameworks in collective bargaining to ensure better worker protections.

Most local trains and buses in Germany are at a standstill today due to a nationwide strike initiated by the Verdi union as part of ongoing collective bargaining negotiations.