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After 16 years of working under conditions equivalent to slavery, an elderly man in Brazil will receive R$ 540,000 in labor rights compensation following a settlement with his employers.

An employee questions a change in their employment contract to a flexible work schedule that may reduce their pay and seeks advice on whether they can refuse to sign it.

A new three-year collective agreement for employees in Denmark's five regions has been reached, affecting around 90,000 full-time workers.

A significant strike planned by the JHL union has been canceled after reaching a negotiation agreement with employers.

The JHL labor union cancels its planned strike after reaching a negotiated agreement with the employer association Hali regarding the private social services sector dispute.

The JHL union has cancelled all planned strike actions for this week after reaching an agreement with the employers' association Hali ry over a dispute in the private social services sector.

The Senate in Brazil begins voting on labor reform amid protests, while various political and business updates unfold, including Trump's remarks about Lula and the anticipated EU-Mercosur agreement.

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

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.

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

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.

Deutsche Bahn and the GDL union have reached a new tariff agreement, ensuring no strikes in the coming months.

The Deutsche Bahn and the GDL union reached an agreement in wage negotiations without the need for warning strikes, marking a significant milestone in labor relations since 2018.

The Deutsche Bahn and the train drivers' union GDL have reached an agreement in wage negotiations without the threat of warning strikes after several days of talks.

The air traffic controllers' union has suspended a planned strike for February 26 and 27 amid ongoing negotiations with EANA, with strikes set to continue until March 2 if no agreement is reached.

An agreement on mutual terminations reduces compensation duration for employees, impacting the attractiveness of amicable contract terminations.

Social partners in France have reached an agreement to reduce unemployment benefits associated with mutual terminations, aiming for significant cost savings.

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.

The Sutna union has escalated the dispute over the Fate plant's closure to the governor of Buenos Aires, Axel Kicillof, following unsuccessful negotiations.

A new collective agreement for 500,000 municipal employees in Denmark has been reached, as announced by KL in a press release.

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.

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

The meeting between Fate and Sutna ended without an agreement, leaving over 900 jobs at risk as the plant remains shut down under mandatory conciliation.

Domestic workers in Argentina continue to earn the same amounts as in previous months, pending a new salary agreement that has not yet been reached.

The search for a resolution to the private social services labor dispute resumes today after previous mediation efforts failed to reach an agreement.

There are conflicting reports regarding the absence of provincial Peronist legislators from a key debate on labor reform, highlighting the complex relationship between Córdoba's leadership and the national government in Argentina.

The Argentine Senate is set to expedite several key proposals from President Javier Milei's government, including labor reform, lowering the age of criminal responsibility, and the Mercosur-EU agreement.

Mediation in the private social services labor dispute did not result in an agreement, with discussions set to continue next Monday.

Samsung Electronics faces challenges in wage negotiations this year as unions fail to reach an agreement on performance pay levels.

The Ministry of Labor in Ecuador issued a ministerial agreement for regulating the authorization process of special work shifts and hours.

Korean GM reached an agreement to retain all employees from its Sejong Logistics Center after significant pressure from the workers' union and public commitment from the government regarding labor rights.

Stellantis announced that it will halt production at its El Palomar plant, where Peugeot and Citroën models are manufactured, until March due to seasonal adjustments and maintenance work.

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.

The labor reform bill is moving to its final stage in the House after reaching an agreement with provincial leaders, with the government aiming for its approval before the end of extraordinary sessions.

The Argentine government has decided to eliminate Article 44 from labor reform legislation, which affects remuneration in the event of a worker's illness or accident, after pressure from allied parties.

Yolanda Díaz emphasizes the independence of the Labor Ministry as the government signs an agreement to increase the Minimum Interprofessional Salary for 2026.

The signing of the Transfer Agreement for Labor Judicial Functions marks a significant step towards the effective constitutional mandate for autonomy in Buenos Aires.

Unions and employers have reached an agreement in the public service wage conflict, resulting in a 5.8% salary increase for employees.

The Icelandic government is in full agreement to link benefits to the wage index amid concerns from labor unions regarding inflation.

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

Greek MP Maria Syreggela emphasized the significance of a labor bill passed by the New Democracy government, which was opposed by PASOK and SYRIZA, arguing it was the result of talks with all social partners.

Former Security Minister Sergio Berni supports lowering the age of criminal responsibility being debated in Congress, despite opposition from the Kirchnerist faction.

Argentina's Chamber of Deputies advanced the Mercosur-European Union trade agreement after a contentious debate, with protests erupting nearby against a labor reform project.

A new landmark agreement has been reached for approximately 200,000 state employees in Denmark, featuring a pay increase and improved family leave options.

Negotiations between Korea GM and the labor union regarding the closure of the company's directly managed maintenance centers have stalled despite multiple meetings.

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

After a month of protests, New York State Nurses Association has reached an agreement with two major hospital systems, improving working conditions and salaries for over 10,500 nurses.

The Jorge Macri government has signed an agreement with the national government to proceed with the transfer of labor justice jurisdiction to the city of Buenos Aires.