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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Mar 1 • 07:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

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.

Feb 26 • 15:26 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

"Landini preaches well, but acts poorly..." A storm breaks out over the CGIL leader

The leader of the CGIL, Maurizio Landini, faces criticism for alleged hypocrisy over contractual wage agreements and failing to pay a former employee’s severance, despite attacking the government on labor issues.

Feb 26 • 15:12 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The six years of Yolanda Díaz at the head of the Ministry of Labor: from the collapse of temporality to the increases in the minimum wage

Yolanda Díaz has led the Ministry of Labor in Spain for six years, achieving significant agreements with labor unions but facing challenges such as the failure to pass a law on reducing work hours.

Feb 25 • 11:23 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Electoral reform will be presented with or without the approval of the PT and Verde, Sheinbaum says

Claudia Sheinbaum announced that an electoral reform proposal will be sent to Congress regardless of agreements with the Labor Party and the Green Party in Mexico.

Feb 25 • 09:31 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Negotiations: due to the decline in wages, unions and companies are closing shorter agreements and pressing on inflation

Negotiations in Argentina are shifting towards shorter agreements due to rising inflation and declining wages.

Feb 24 • 13:53 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Canada Post workers will begin voting on tentative agreements in April

Canada Post workers are set to vote on tentative agreements for a new contract with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers urging members to support the agreements after lengthy negotiations.

Feb 23 • 23:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Javier Milei and his measures, LIVE: all the news from the Government, minute by minute

The government of Javier Milei is set to push for labor reform and a new juvenile criminal code this week, while also aiming to advance trade agreements with the EU and Mercosur.

Feb 22 • 12:59 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Bullrich's Message to Businessmen After Approval of Labor Reform in the Chamber of Deputies

Senator Patricia Bullrich urged businessmen to make their own agreements following the approval of a labor reform bill in Argentina's lower house.

Feb 21 • 19:12 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

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.

Feb 18 • 17:28 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Let's Follow the Steps of Argentina

Ecuador is making significant strides in international relations through various economic initiatives, but it requires labor reforms to enhance job creation and access.

Feb 18 • 14:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

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.

Feb 17 • 07:22 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

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.

Feb 15 • 11:09 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

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.

Feb 14 • 06:47 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

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.

Feb 13 • 19:32 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

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.

Feb 13 • 18:56 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

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.

Feb 13 • 15:54 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

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.

Feb 13 • 07:18 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

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.

Feb 13 • 02:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

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.

Feb 12 • 11:04 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

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.

Feb 12 • 06:23 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

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.

Feb 12 • 06:19 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

A’Ibom judiciary workers threaten strike over unfulfilled agreements

Judiciary workers in Akwa Ibom, Nigeria, have threatened a strike if the state government does not fulfill several outstanding financial agreements within a month.

Feb 11 • 17:02 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Labor Reform: Milei's New Handshake with the 'Union Caste'

The Argentine government has made concessions in its labor reform project to maintain key agreements with powerful unions.

Feb 11 • 13:50 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

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.

Feb 9 • 18:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

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.

Feb 8 • 10:40 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Beware that equality in wages also applies to benefits and agreements

The article discusses the implications of wage equality laws in the Czech Republic, particularly concerning benefits and contract workers.

Feb 7 • 14:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

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.

Feb 6 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

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.

Feb 5 • 07:29 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Labor Court: Public Agreements Do Not Comply with EU Regulations

The Labor Court has determined that part-time and full-time employees in the public sector must be paid equally for hours worked outside normal working hours, in accordance with EU regulations.

Feb 4 • 19:05 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Senator Olga Sosa stands out with 3 initiatives and 14 agreements approved by the full Senate

Senator Olga Sosa of Tamaulipas highlighted her achievements at the beginning of the Second Ordinary Period of Sessions, including key legislative proposals on electoral reform and labor rights.

Feb 4 • 18:31 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

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.

Feb 4 • 10:44 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Hyundai Motor Union: 'We Do Not Oppose the Introduction of Robots in Itself... Let's Discuss Sufficiently'

The Hyundai Motor labor union emphasizes the need for labor-management agreements on the introduction of robots, highlighting their openness to technology while opposing unilaterally imposed technological changes.

Feb 4 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

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.

Feb 4 • 06:28 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

21st Century Atlas and 19th Century Luddites [Oh Cheol-woo's Science Landscape]

The article discusses the rise of humanoid robots like Atlas and Optimus and the ongoing debate about their potential to replace human workers, alongside concerns raised by labor unions regarding robot integration without agreements.

Feb 3 • 20:13 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

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.

Feb 3 • 09:44 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

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.

Feb 3 • 09:28 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Train strike on Thursday, February 5: what time do the measures start and end

The machinists' union announces a complete 24-hour strike in response to salary disputes, disrupting national rail services due to a lack of agreements with service providers.

Feb 2 • 19:53 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Always ready to fight but hopes the agreements hold

Sólveig Anna Jónsdóttir, leader of Efling, expresses disappointment with the government but remains hopeful that the wage agreements will hold, emphasizing the difficult status of workers and the need for unity within the labor movement.

Jan 29 • 09:51 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
National & Local

Kyrgyzstan Sues Russia at Eurasian Court Over Migrant Families’ Health Insurance

Kyrgyzstan is suing Russia for refusing to provide mandatory health insurance for the families of Kyrgyz labor migrants, alleging a breach of EAEU social security agreements.

Jan 27 • 16:18 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Labor Courts Under Threat of Stricter Termination Agreements

The government's intention to tighten access to mutual termination agreements may overload labor courts already facing delays, despite the current success in reducing the number of cases.

Jan 16 • 18:34 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

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.

Jan 16 • 07:43 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

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.

Jan 15 • 08:32 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

The UGT leader urges Pedro Sánchez to "comply" with the workday registration: "It cannot continue to remain in a drawer"

UGT leader Pepe Álvarez criticizes the Government for delays in fulfilling agreements with unions, particularly regarding the approval of a decree to strengthen workday registration.

Jan 8 • 12:15 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Work attempts to attract employers with a 3.1% increase in the minimum wage and indexation of public contracts

The Minister of Labor proposes a 3.1% increase in the minimum wage, suggesting there is room for an agreement with employers amid challenges posed to existing wage agreements.

Jan 8 • 03:37 UTC

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