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National & Local

State Audit: Lithuania's Active Aging Policy Needs Change – Auditors Provide Suggestions

Lithuania's state audit highlights the shortcomings in the country's active aging policy, emphasizing the need for substantial reforms to better integrate older citizens into the labor market and cultural life.

Mar 19 • 07:16 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Forget the word games. The capital gains tax question is how, not if

The Australian government is planning significant reforms to the capital gains tax, with a focus on addressing housing affordability and intergenerational equity.

Mar 17 • 18:42 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

SAK's Eloranta calls for reforms to strike laws from the next government

Jarkko Eloranta, chairman of Finland's trade union confederation SAK, calls for significant reforms to labor laws and improved employee protections from the next government.

Mar 17 • 08:58 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Labor appears set to reform capital gains tax discount after parliamentary inquiry findings

Australia's Labor government is considering reforms to the capital gains tax discount based on findings from a parliamentary inquiry that point to its role in exacerbating inequality in the housing market.

Mar 17 • 08:02 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

From success to success

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

Mar 15 • 07:38 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

PIP Reform at the Finish Line. Can Entrepreneurs Breathe Easy?

The article discusses ongoing reforms of the National Labor Inspectorate in Poland, focusing on new competencies, legislative goals, and controversial amendments.

Mar 13 • 03:32 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Other Three Labor Reforms Are Being Analyzed in the Ministry of Labor

The Ministry of Labor in Ecuador is analyzing three reforms, including changes to union regulations and procedures that impact employment.

Mar 12 • 16:31 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Seimas approved changes to the Labor Code after initial presentation

The Lithuanian parliament, Seimas, approved changes to the Labor Code aimed at enhancing worker protection and empowering unions and employers in negotiations.

Mar 12 • 14:36 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Justice rejected the precautionary measure of the CGT against some points of the labor reform

The Argentine judiciary has dismissed a precautionary measure from the CGT aimed at halting the transfer of labor justice to the City of Buenos Aires as part of recent labor reforms.

Mar 11 • 17:03 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Fewer contracts for work. Is the PIP reform still necessary?

The article discusses the declining trend of work contracts in Poland, exploring the implications of current regulations and potential reforms.

Mar 11 • 03:35 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Speeding Up Retirement Pension Reform Including Introduction of Fund-Type System... Legal Revision Within Year

The South Korean government plans to accelerate reforms of the retirement pension system, including the introduction of a fund-type system, with legal amendments expected by the end of the year.

Mar 11 • 02:58 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Liwiusz Laska, Karol Perkowski: Entrepreneurs must open the doors to the National Labor Inspectorate

The article discusses the need for reforms in Poland's labor laws to combat illegal employment through seemingly legitimate civil contracts, highlighting the ineffectiveness of current tools and introducing a new administrative institution for converting these contracts into employment agreements.

Mar 10 • 16:59 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The 'hidden reforms' of the new labor modernization law

Argentina's new labor modernization law includes controversial reforms that repeal various labor laws, notably eliminating telework rights and several professional statutes.

Mar 9 • 11:54 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Flávio wants to once again take away workers' rights, says PT member about reform proposals

Hélio Rodrigues, president of the PT in São Paulo, criticizes Senator Flávio Bolsonaro's intention to propose new labor and pension reforms that could undermine workers' rights.

Mar 8 • 21:00 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Argentina’s Javier Milei reforms ‘delusional’ labour laws in bid to spark economy

Argentina's President Javier Milei has enacted transformative labor reforms aimed at revitalizing the economy, facing opposition from unions and leftist parties.

Mar 7 • 12:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Coordinator of Flávio's campaign anticipates new reforms in social security and labor

Rogério Marinho, coordinator of Flávio Bolsonaro's presidential campaign, discusses potential new reforms in Brazil's social security and labor laws following a possible electoral victory.

Mar 6 • 02:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Akava: These government reforms must be canceled

The Finnish trade union organization Akava demands the reversal of recent government reforms concerning labor laws and tax deductions.

Mar 5 • 07:19 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Milei targets taxes and social security after implementing labor reform

After the approval of labor reform, Javier Milei’s government is shifting its focus to tax and social security reforms in Argentina.

Mar 1 • 02:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Milei's speech raises expectations in the Justice system, but the Government says no announcements will be made

Milei's recent address has stirred anticipation within the judicial system, although government officials have indicated that there will be no immediate proposals regarding judicial vacancies or reforms.

Feb 28 • 17:56 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Head of "Solidarity" Piotr Duda: This is not a reform of the PIP, but a coating of reality

Piotr Duda, the head of the Solidarity trade union, criticizes the government's proposed reforms, emphasizing the need for transparency and proper consultation before formulating opinions on military spending legislation.

Feb 28 • 17:56 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Winners and losers in Milei's 'war' with businesspeople

President Javier Milei of Argentina is facing conflicts with significant industrialists after pushing major labor reforms intended to benefit businesses.

Feb 28 • 02:21 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Federal Politics: Bundestag Decides on Stricter Asylum Regulations

The Bundestag has approved stricter asylum regulations alongside easier access to the labor market for asylum seekers, aligning with a 2024 EU reform.

Feb 27 • 10:46 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Labor not ruling out negative gearing changes

The Australian Labor government is reconsidering changes to negative gearing, indicating potential reforms to the tax break following a report suggesting new measures could be in the works.

Feb 26 • 23:14 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

What time is the strike with mobilization of some unions at the Congress, this Friday, February 27

A national strike organized by several unions will take place in Argentina on February 27 to protest against labor reforms being discussed in the Senate.

Feb 26 • 21:19 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Morena 'doesn't know how to work harder': initiative for deputies to work 48 hours a week rejected

A proposal from Movimiento Ciudadano for deputies to work a 48-hour week was rejected by the Morena party during discussions on labor reforms in Mexico.

Feb 25 • 18:51 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Strike on Friday, February 27: these are the unions that join the mobilization called

On February 27, a national strike is set to occur in Argentina, organized by the United Trade Union Front in response to proposed labor reforms.

Feb 25 • 15:27 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

PIP Reform: A Strong, Unified Voice from Trade Unions and Employers

The article discusses the collaboration between trade unions and employers in advocating for reforms within the Polish National Labor Inspectorate (PIP).

Feb 23 • 17:12 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Rotten compromise, or PIP 2.0 reform

Experts suggest that there is still time for the Polish government to reconsider its approach to labor reforms involving the State Labor Inspectorate.

Feb 23 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Experts disagree on the impacts of ending the 6x1 work schedule on the economy

Debates among experts reveal contrasting views on the economic impact of abolishing the 6x1 work schedule in Brazil, which combines six workdays followed by one day off.

Feb 22 • 15:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

CDU Party Congress: What the Resolutions Mean for Employees

The CDU party congress in Stuttgart discussed key policy proposals including tax reforms, phone sick notes, and part-time regulations, though not all are likely to be implemented due to potential opposition from the SPD.

Feb 22 • 13:22 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

Snapshots in February: Pictures of the Day

The article showcases various snapshots from around the world, highlighting significant events such as a snow-covered post employee in Japan, illuminated sections of the Great Wall in China, protests in Argentina against government labor reforms, and flooding in France.

Feb 20 • 17:06 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Debate about Working Hours: Eliminate Mini-Jobs

The article discusses the ongoing debate in Germany about potential reforms to working hours and the controversial role of mini-jobs in the labor market.

Feb 20 • 15:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Good Morning DF on Friday, February 20, 2026

The report covers various national news topics including a police investigation, labor reforms, and an incident involving an airplane in São Paulo.

Feb 20 • 12:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Good Morning City South of Minas on Friday, February 20, 2026

The article reports on various events, including a limitation on the Federal Police's access to a major investigation, the approval of labor reforms in Argentina, and distressing local incidents in Brazil.

Feb 20 • 12:08 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Javier Milei, live: the latest measures of the Government

Javier Milei's government is making significant reforms, including labor modernization, generating reactions from opposition figures such as Patricia Bullrich.

Feb 20 • 06:06 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Higher pensions next year. Juchelka denies that the reform would be postponed or changed

Czech Minister of Labor Aleš Juchelka affirmed that promised pension reforms will proceed quickly, despite warnings about their potential negative impact on the state budget.

Feb 20 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Argentina's striking workers clash with police over Milei labor reforms

Argentina's workers have staged a general strike, protesting President Javier Milei's labor reforms, leading to clashes with police and significant disruptions across the country.

Feb 20 • 00:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

General strike in Argentina paralyzes factories of Stellantis, VW, Ford, Toyota, and Mercedes

A general strike in Argentina has disrupted production in various automotive factories as a protest against labor reforms proposed by President Javier Milei.

Feb 19 • 20:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

"It reveals a resistance to change": the chamber grouping agro-exporting companies criticized the national strike and warned about the economic impact

The agro-exporting companies' chamber in Argentina criticized the national strike organized by labor unions against proposed labor reforms, warning of the economic repercussions for the country's key export sector.

Feb 19 • 12:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

General strike in Argentina cancels flights to Brazil

A general strike in Argentina against proposed labor reforms led to the cancellation of flights to Brazil from São Paulo's International Airport.

Feb 19 • 10:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Videos from G1 Bahia and TV Bahia – Thursday, February 19, 2026

G1 Bahia reports on various important news stories including economic troubles in the Brazilian postal service, potential general strikes in Argentina, cultural events in Brazil, and violent incidents in Rio.

Feb 19 • 10:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

General strike in Argentina causes flight cancellations at Guarulhos airport, in Greater São Paulo

A general strike in Argentina has led to the cancellation of flights from São Paulo's Guarulhos International Airport due to worker protests against proposed labor reforms.

Feb 19 • 10:12 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Not Everything is the Fault of Article 44

Senator Patricia Bullrich acknowledges errors in the handling of controversial reforms, particularly regarding salary deductions for sick leave, sparked by insensitive comments from government officials.

Feb 19 • 03:05 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Nicki Nicole expressed her support for the general strike and rescheduled her show at the Teatro Colón: "I believe in the workers' right to express themselves"

Argentine singer Nicki Nicole rescheduled her symphonic show at Teatro Colón to support a national strike against proposed labor reforms by the government of Javier Milei.

Feb 18 • 22:56 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The numbers behind the closure of Fate and the factor that annoyed Milei the most

The closure of Fate, an Argentine tire manufacturer, surprised the government, which learned about it just hours before it took effect, highlighting issues related to economic management and labor reforms.

Feb 18 • 22:17 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

What UTA reported about the strike this Thursday

The UTA announced its participation in a national strike affecting public transport services across Argentina as a protest against proposed labor reforms.

Feb 18 • 21:13 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Aerolíneas Argentinas canceled 255 flights this Thursday due to the CGT strike

Aerolíneas Argentinas has canceled 255 flights on Thursday due to a general strike called by the CGT in response to proposed labor reforms.

Feb 18 • 21:04 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The CGT activates the fourth general strike against Milei: there will be no transport and the left and K unions will march to Congress

The CGT labor union in Argentina has announced its fourth general strike against President Javier Milei's government due to proposed labor reforms, coinciding with a critical session in Congress.

Feb 18 • 20:36 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

How will subways, buses, and trains operate during the total strike of the CGT

The CGT has declared a general strike that will affect public transportation services across Argentina due to significant labor reforms under discussion in Congress.

Feb 18 • 16:55 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

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