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🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Labor Flexibility

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.

Mar 22 • 10:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Taxi Strike: Drivers March in Central Athens

Taxi drivers in Attica continue their strike for the fourth day, protesting against a transportation ministry bill being discussed in Parliament.

Mar 20 • 12:20 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Chart of the Day: Departing Employees Use Much More Sick Leave, Better Monitoring Could Save the State

The article discusses how departing employees in Slovakia disproportionately use sick leave, suggesting that targeted monitoring could mitigate abuse of sick leave benefits.

Mar 20 • 11:53 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

California to change Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day after sexual abuse scandal

California plans to rename Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day in light of recent sexual abuse allegations against Cesar Chavez, as voiced by assembly members.

Mar 20 • 00:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Strike in Araras: union and city hall reach agreement and stoppage ends after 10 days

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.

Mar 19 • 15:31 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Texas Governor Greg Abbott Seeks to Suppress Cesar Chavez Day from the Holiday Calendar After Allegations of Sexual Abuse against Minors

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced the state will stop officially recognizing Cesar Chavez Day following serious allegations of sexual abuse against the labor leader.

Mar 18 • 22:03 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Several hundred 'Regitra' employees lost their day off: there is a demand

Hundreds of 'Regitra' employees in Lithuania lost a day off due to changes in work schedules, prompting a labor union response demanding compensation.

Mar 18 • 10:56 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The reason a junior sewing worker wrote the biography of Jeon Tae-il... 'I hope a Day for Workers can be established'

A group of sewing workers gathered to write excerpts from the biography of Jeon Tae-il, highlighting ongoing struggles for fair labor conditions in South Korea.

Mar 18 • 05:58 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Spring Offensive 2026, How Will Major Companies Respond? Concentrated Response Day Today, Mitsubishi Electric Responds Fully

Mitsubishi Electric announced a full response of 18,000 yen base salary increase during the 2026 Spring Offensive labor negotiations, marking the highest level since 2008.

Mar 18 • 00:51 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Unions abandon unified May 1st event and invest in march in Brasilia

Brazilian labor unions have decided to forgo a traditional unified Labor Day event, opting for decentralized protests across the country instead.

Mar 17 • 19:56 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Public Transport: Multi-day Warning Strike Paralyzes Dachau Bus Services

Bus services in Dachau are severely disrupted due to a multi-day warning strike called by the Verdi union affecting local drivers.

Mar 17 • 14:05 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

"I Want to Work": Who Really Creates Parcel Lockers and Who Takes Care of the City's Cleanliness Every Day?

The article explores the manufacturing of parcel lockers in Alytus, Lithuania, emphasizing the ongoing necessity of human expertise in tech-driven processes despite advances in automation.

Mar 16 • 16:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Partial Strike Reaches 4th Day and Urban Buses Remain Stationary in São Luís

Urban bus drivers in São Luís continue a partial strike into its fourth day, with no resolution in sight for their wage dispute.

Mar 16 • 10:35 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Did you work on Monday, March 16, and don’t know if you get paid double or triple? This is what the LFT says

March 16 is an official holiday in Mexico for the birth anniversary of Benito Juárez, raising questions about employee compensation for those required to work on this day.

Mar 15 • 02:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Partial bus strike in São Luís enters its 2nd day without a forecast for resuming activities

The bus strike in São Luís has continued into its second day with no indication of when services will resume, affecting many commuters.

Mar 14 • 10:32 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Chicago Teachers Union calls for school shutdown on May Day to protest Trump

The Chicago Teachers Union is urging a school shutdown on May Day to protest against what they perceive as attacks on public education by current political leaders.

Mar 13 • 15:46 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A gang that forced six Chinese employees to work 14 hours a day dismantled in La Rioja

A criminal organization in La Rioja was dismantled, which exploited six Chinese workers by forcing them to work excessively long hours under deplorable conditions.

Mar 12 • 15:29 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

If God rested on the seventh day, does He defend the 6x1 work schedule?

A debate in Brasília has emerged over the 6x1 work schedule, bolstered by conservative evangelical arguments that liken this labor model to a divine mandate as described in the Bible.

Mar 11 • 22:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Araras enters the 3rd day of strike: union and city hall fail to reach agreement after new negotiations

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

Mar 11 • 18:08 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Is Monday, March 23, a holiday?

March 23 is a non-working day in Argentina, designated for tourist purposes, falling before the National Day of Memory for Truth and Justice.

Mar 11 • 13:27 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Again, Children as Hostages

The start of the 2026 school year in Argentina was disrupted by a national strike that took place across 15 provinces, affecting children's first day of school due to labor protests.

Mar 11 • 03:05 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Yellow Envelope Law’ First Day: "Real Boss, Come Out" - Suppressed Demands Emerge

On the first day of the ‘Yellow Envelope Law’ implementation, subcontractors demand negotiations with primary contractors across various industries in South Korea.

Mar 10 • 12:18 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Additional Day Off Work. The Government Announced Changes. There is One 'But'

In 2026, government administration employees in Poland will receive an additional day off due to a holiday falling on a Saturday.

Mar 10 • 12:15 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon's Celebration Speech on the First Day of the Yellow Envelope Law... 'I Will Do My Best for Labor Respect'

President Yoon emphasized his commitment to respecting labor rights during the celebration speech for the Yellow Envelope Law's implementation.

Mar 10 • 07:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon: Concentration of Resources by Large Corporations is a Hindrance to Growth, Even Tigers Need a Grassland to Survive

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol emphasized the importance of fostering a cooperative ecosystem between large and small businesses during a meeting with business leaders on the first day of the implementation of the revised labor law facilitating direct negotiations between primary and subcontractor unions.

Mar 10 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

After-hours work emails should mean Australians get a four-day work week, union tells government

The Australian Services Union is advocating for a four-day work week and expanded annual leave as part of a review of national employment standards in Australia.

Mar 9 • 14:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Chart of the Day: Ukrainian Workers Contribute More to the Economy than They Cost. They Make Up 2.5 Percent of the Population in Slovakia

Ukrainian workers, who constitute 2.5% of Slovakia's population, significantly contribute to the economy, generating over 600 million euros in taxes and social contributions annually.

Mar 9 • 11:56 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

After years of disdain for women's unpaid work: nothing but small concessions

The article criticizes the lack of genuine recognition for women's unpaid labor during International Women's Day celebrations among Slovak politicians.

Mar 9 • 09:32 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Beyond 8M

Despite some advances in gender equality, significant disparities between men and women in the labor market persist, as highlighted during recent marches across Mexico on International Women's Day.

Mar 9 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

International Women's Day and Greek Women

International Women's Day is celebrated on March 8th each year to honor the struggles and achievements of women, recognizing its roots in early 20th-century labor movements.

Mar 9 • 06:08 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

The Story of March 8: How the First International Women's Day Was Honored

The article discusses the historical significance of International Women's Day, highlighting its roots in early 20th-century social movements and labor rights struggles.

Mar 8 • 16:24 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

International Women's Day: Large march with workers from 'Violanta', paint thrown at the Ministry of Labor

A significant march for International Women's Day was held in Greece, prominently featuring the tragic case of five workers from the biscuit factory 'Violanta' who died on the job.

Mar 8 • 13:04 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Historical Events of March 8: What Happened on This Day?

The article discusses significant historical events that occurred on March 8, notably the origins of International Women's Day.

Mar 8 • 09:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Labor Day: resort in Atibaia launches special package in advance

A resort in Atibaia is offering a special all-inclusive package for Labor Day from April 30 to May 3, 2026, featuring activities for all ages.

Mar 8 • 08:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

International Women's Day: why March 8 is commemorated

International Women's Day is commemorated on March 8 to advocate for gender equity and honor the historical struggles of women worldwide.

Mar 8 • 00:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

8M: What Time Are the Marches for International Women's Day

On March 8, thousands of Argentine women will march to advocate for gender equality and address issues of gender-based violence, labor inequality, and precarious conditions affecting women.

Mar 7 • 10:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

'Fighting Female Workers are Changing the World'... 3.8 Strike Rally Held at Seoul Station

A rally advocating for gender equality and labor rights was held in Seoul ahead of International Women's Day, with participants calling for legislative changes and better protections for women and LGBTQ workers.

Mar 6 • 08:58 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Female Workers on Partial Strike Ahead of International Women's Day: 'Achieve Real Gender Equality'

Ahead of International Women's Day, female workers in South Korea have raised their voices for gender pay equity through partial strikes in Seoul.

Mar 6 • 07:13 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The Day Markwayne Mullin, New Head of Security for Trump, Starred in a Fight in the Senate

Markwayne Mullin, the new Secretary of Security under Trump, challenged union leader Sean O'Brien to a fight during a Senate hearing after a heated exchange.

Mar 6 • 03:33 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

We Need to Introduce the Gender Equality Wage Disclosure System Beyond Public to Private Enterprises

The call for a gender equality wage disclosure system aims to eliminate the gender wage gap prevalent in society, especially as International Women's Day approaches.

Mar 5 • 20:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

I Explain to You #170: International Women's Day - labor market, wage inequality, education, and what still needs to be achieved

The podcast episode for International Women's Day discusses the participation of women in the labor market in Bahia, Brazil, focusing on wage inequality and education, highlighting the pioneering story of Juliana Romão, the first woman to lead a subway operator in the country.

Mar 5 • 10:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Editorial] Gender Wage Gap Ranks First in OECD, Urgent Need for Gender Equality Wage Disclosure System

The Women's Labor Coalition held a press conference urging the introduction of a gender equality wage disclosure system, highlighting it as a priority ahead of International Women's Day on March 8.

Mar 5 • 09:29 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The day the Yellow Envelope Act comes into effect, subcontractor unions are scheduled to demand negotiations from the primary contractors

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

Mar 5 • 06:33 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

‘Kwanbong-gwon and Coupang’ Special Investigation Team Completes 90-Day Investigation... Coupang CFS CEO Indicted; Transfer of Tizzi Allegation to Prosecutors

The special investigation team concluded a 90-day investigation into allegations of influence in the Coupang severance payment case and the disposal of Kwanbong-gwon,这是一个与Coupang和相关个人的指控有关的案件。

Mar 5 • 05:22 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The Day Before the Wage Settlement: Ten Beers, Seven Fernets, and Two Halibut

A detailed receipt reveals that leaders from Norsk Industri and the Fellesforbund enjoyed a night out before the 2022 wage negotiations, raising questions about transparency in labor negotiations.

Mar 4 • 13:14 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

GGM Union: 'Major Shareholder Gwangju City Must Not Remain Passive'... Protest Enters 101st Day

The union of Gwangju Global Motors (GGM) is pressuring the city of Gwangju to take responsibility for resolving ongoing labor disputes as their protest enters its 101st day, highlighting allegations of managerial misconduct and workers' rights violations.

Mar 4 • 06:29 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

40-hour work week with one day off is OFFICIAL: Decree published in the DOF

Mexico has officially reduced the workweek to 40 hours, starting with a gradual reduction published in the Federal Official Gazette.

Mar 4 • 02:38 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

March 8: memory, struggle and constitutional commitment

The article reflects on International Women's Day, highlighting its origins in women's labor struggles and its significance in advocating for women's rights in Ecuador.

Mar 3 • 14:30 UTC
🇧🇷 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
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Recruiters via WhatsApp, abandoned farms, and US$30 per day: this is the world of the exodus of missionaries seeking work in Brazil

The article explores the growing trend of residents from Alba Posse, Argentina, seeking employment in Brazil's rural sectors due to local economic hardships.

Mar 1 • 06:00 UTC

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