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

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.

The foreign ministers from Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, and the UK express their collective anger and sorrow regarding a UN investigation report on El Fashir in Sudan.

Senator Giulia Bongiorno faces protests from the Non Una Di Meno collective, which is critical of her proposed legislation on sexual violence and staged a dramatic protest outside her office.

The Supreme Court of Spain has ruled in favor of customers in a landmark case against Carrefour's revolving credit cards, allowing for the recovery of excessive interest charges.

Workers in the tourism and hospitality sectors held a protest march in central Athens, demanding a collective labor agreement and a meeting with the Minister of Labor.

The Maranhão Public Prosecutor's Office has initiated an inquiry to investigate potential violations of users' rights in the urban collective transportation system of São Luís.

In Senegal, civil society has formed a collective to critique police brutality following the death of a 21-year-old student, Abdoulaye Ba, during a law enforcement operation.

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.

Hamas condemned Israel's demolition of Palestinian homes in the West Bank as a collective punishment intended to displace Palestinians.

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.

In a landmark case in the Czech Republic, a company has been ordered to compensate customers in a collective lawsuit after failing to pay court fees for its appeal.

Marlon Vargas, president of Ecuador's indigenous confederation, demands the archive of a proposed law targeting mining and energy sectors, claiming it undermines environmental protections and collective rights.

The Némésis collective is advocating for Western women, prompted by a recent incident involving the death of a supporter who tried to protect its members.

The National Social Agreement in Greece allows for easier collective labor agreements, potentially leading to increased wages and benefits for employees.

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.

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

The political party PASOK has proposed changes to a labor bill concerning collective agreements, expressing disagreement with the Greek government's neoliberal policies.

A gas station and an outsourcing company in Presidente Prudente, SP, face a potential R$ 50 thousand fine for failing to register gas station attendants, following an investigation by the Ministry of Labor.

The Fair Trade Commission in South Korea has established a task force aimed at protecting the rights of special employment workers in construction and freight by excluding their collective actions from Fair Trade Act penalties.

Victims from collective care facilities and overseas adoptees demand the creation of a third investigation bureau within South Korea's Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) focused on their issues.

A report from a human rights collective highlights the rising violence in Mali, with over 550 civilians killed in 2025, primarily attributed to the Malian army and Russian mercenaries.

The collective negotiation of broadcasting rights has initiated a structural shift in Brazilian football, resulting in significant financial investments and unprecedented media deals.

Members of the Collective 'Touch My Knees' will no longer participate in organized protests against public prayers, instead attending mass led by Archbishop Mate Uzinić in Rijeka.

Domestic workers maintain the same hourly wage in February 2026, awaiting a new collective agreement.

The Valencia Tenants' Union has been established as a collective organization to defend tenant rights and combat rental abuses amid public administration neglect.

Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur for Palestinian territories, emphasized the threat of instrumentalized antisemitism against democracy during a press conference at the Chamber, where she presented her report titled 'Genocide in Gaza: a collective crime'.

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.

The European Court of Justice has allowed a collective action in Portugal against Meliá for discriminating against local customers, acknowledging a consumer association's right to investigate competitive practices that led to a substantial fine from the European Commission.

The Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (Conaie) has warned that a proposed law on mining and energy sent by the Executive to the National Assembly jeopardizes collective rights, ancestral territories, and water sources.

A proposal by three National Council members to amend the Criminal Code seeks to remove legal provisions aimed at combating extremist material, raising concerns about the implications for fundamental rights and freedoms.

A report from public defenders reveals that Palestinian security prisoners have been denied access to drinking water as a form of collective punishment during the war, sometimes for hours and up to half a day.

The article discusses the timeframe required for employees to experience improvements in income through collective contracts, emphasizing that significant changes will take at least 12 months to materialize due to the need for rebuilding trust and implementing institutional frameworks for salary increases.

Actors are protesting for collective contracts and dignified working conditions.