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Negotiations for wage agreements in Norway's competitive industrial sector are set to commence, with the deadline for negotiations on March 26 and mediation starting April 7 if no agreement is reached.

Fellesforbundet has formally initiated wage negotiations with Norsk Industri, with a deadline set for March 26 and mediation starting April 7 if no agreement is reached.

A new collective agreement grants teachers in Denmark a raise of 3,600 kroner per month, as announced by the Danish Union of Teachers.

The article discusses the implementation of a new labor flexibility agreement in Ecuador that allows for a voluntary distribution of work hours up to 10 hours a day.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis urges Europe to be prepared for potential territorial attacks and to implement measures to support households and businesses amid an energy crisis.

The Brazilian Ministry of Labor and the São Paulo Public Ministry have reached an agreement with Meta to prevent the exploitation of child influencers on social media by blocking accounts without proper judicial authorization.

The Polish Ministry of Health announced that no agreement was reached during discussions on changes to the pay increase law for medical staff, meaning no modifications will occur.

Municipal workers in Araras, Brazil ended a 10-day strike after accepting an agreement with the city government that includes salary raises and improved benefits.

Japan Post Group has agreed on a spring wage increase of 6200 yen per employee, a reduction from last year due to poor business performance.

Around 1,400 technical-administrative workers at the Federal University of Sergipe began an indefinite strike to demand fulfillment of a previous labor agreement.

Lithuania's Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė supports whatever minimum wage agreement the Tripartite Council agrees upon.

A judge in Argentina has issued a precautionary measure stopping the transfer of labor justice responsibilities from the national government to the City of Buenos Aires, responding to a union complaint.

Urban buses in São Luís partially resumed operations following the suspension of a strike by transport workers after an agreement was reached regarding unpaid wages.

Academic and non-academic staff at Taraba State University are poised to end their strike following acceptance of a N500m offer from the Taraba State Government, pending a formal agreement.

Catalan teachers are initiating a week of strikes to demand better salaries and classroom conditions after rejecting a recent education agreement.

Roxana Minzatu, Executive Vice President of the European Commission, praised significant Greek labor market reforms during her recent visit to Greece.

Social organizations in Quito protested against a reform to the Organic Code of Territorial Organization and a new labor agreement issued by the Ministry of Labor.

Argentina has been included in a U.S. investigation concerning labor practices despite president Javier Milei's close ties with Donald Trump and a recent bilateral trade agreement.

Ecuador is implementing special work shifts to enhance labor dynamism, as outlined in Ministerial Agreement 059.

Novo Nordisk has decided to send a company that refused to negotiate a collective agreement home from their construction site in Kalundborg after a blockade by the union 3F.

A meeting of employers and employees regarding the signing of a new collective labor agreement in the food service and tourism sectors is scheduled for March 17.

Several labor organizations have announced a mobilization in Quito to protest against a ministerial agreement allowing the distribution of work hours.

Municipal workers in Araras are continuing their strike after negotiations with the city government ended without an agreement.

Greece has signed its first Collective Labor Agreement which includes salary increases for approximately 6,000 workers in the sugar industry.

The Argentine textile industry has reportedly reached a temporary agreement to reduce employer contributions to alleviate job losses amid economic challenges.

Ecuador's Labor Minister Harold Burbano outlines a new agreement regarding the distribution of the 40-hour workweek aimed at strengthening workers' rights and promoting employment.

The Danish Actors' Union has initiated a blockade against The New Theater in Copenhagen after unsuccessful negotiations for a new agreement lasting two years.

Ecuador's Labor Minister confirmed that the 40-hour workweek remains unchanged but allows for its redistribution under the new Ministerial Agreement 059.

GM Korea and its labor union have reached an agreement regarding the closure of direct service centers, reducing operations in three specific locations, but underlying tensions remain as the company's future evaluations could lead to further closures.

Brazilian Chamber of Deputies President Hugo Motta is convening a meeting with government ministers and legislators to negotiate a regulatory framework for app-based work.

Call center workers in Argentina have established their earnings for March 2026 following a recent collective agreement.

Private security employees in Argentina have new salary scales as of March 2026 following a collective agreement that increases their wages significantly.

The JHL trade union has joined the private social services sector agreement, resulting in the cancellation of all strikes in the sector.

The owner of brands like Sadia and Perdigão has signed an agreement to immediately transfer pregnant employees from areas exposed to excessive noise in their Lucas do Rio Verde plant.

MBRF has reached an agreement with the Labor Public Prosecutor's Office to transfer pregnant workers away from high-noise areas in a facility after a significant number of adverse pregnancy outcomes were reported.

In March 2026, cleaning staff will earn the same salary as the previous month due to the absence of a new wage agreement, with the current framework set to continue until December 2025.

A protest by workers at Fate tire plant resulted in clashes with police, leaving one officer injured, amidst the government's extension of mandatory conciliation without reaching an agreement.

The food multinational JBS has agreed to pay R$ 10 million for violating work-hour regulations in its Mato Grosso facility.

Tourism employees in Argentina will see their earnings updated in March 2026, with specific compensation structures based on positions and categories.

President Lula advocated for an agreement involving workers, employers, and the government regarding the end of the 6x1 work schedule and supported differentiated working hours for specific categories during the National Work Conference.

A new collective labor agreement has been signed that secures over 20% wage increases for workers in Greece's confectionary industry.

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.