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🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Teachers and municipalities agree on a new collective agreement

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

Mar 23 • 07:54 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Personnel Agency Appoints Private Labor Relations Expert as Director of Gyeongbuk Labor Relations Committee

The Personnel Management Agency has appointed a private labor relations expert to a key position in the local labor committee in Gyeongbuk.

Mar 23 • 03:24 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

A protest by public service unions held in Zagreb

A significant protest organized by six public service unions took place in Zagreb, demanding better social dialogue with the government and negotiations on collective agreements.

Mar 21 • 15:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon: 'Abuse' of SMEs is undermining innovation

President Yoon Suk-yeol expressed concerns that the exploitation of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by large corporations hinders innovation and competitiveness.

Mar 20 • 07:53 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Dismissed board members of 'Latvijas valsts mežu' are appointed as directors without a competition

Former board members of 'Latvijas valsts mežu' have been appointed to directorial positions without competitive bidding, raising concerns about internal conflicts of interest.

Mar 19 • 11:44 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Strike in public transport: Many buses and trains stand still in Bavaria

Public transport strikes in several Bavarian cities have caused significant disruptions, with Augsburg fully immobilized due to labor actions.

Mar 19 • 07:17 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Who is the 'real boss'? The Yellow Envelope Law to be applied for the first time as early as next week.

The Yellow Envelope Law may see its first legal judgement requiring primary employers to negotiate with subcontractor unions as early as next week.

Mar 19 • 00:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil police strike blocks Princess Isabel Bridge in downtown Recife

Civil police in Pernambuco have blocked the Princess Isabel Bridge as part of a strike demanding better working conditions from the government.

Mar 18 • 18:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sergipe Justice Confirms Illegality of State Teachers' Strike

The Sergipe Court confirmed the illegality of a teachers' strike initiated by the state's education workers' union due to procedural irregularities.

Mar 18 • 15:23 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Tariff Conflict: The Strikes are Annoying, and Verdi Risks Overdoing It

Verdi's nationwide warning strikes are causing significant disruptions across Germany, with millions affected, especially in Berlin and Munich.

Mar 18 • 14:18 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Aviation: Lufthansa reaches out to pilots

Lufthansa is negotiating with pilots amidst ongoing strike actions related to labor disputes and pension issues.

Mar 18 • 10:05 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

'The Fix is In': Trump's Latest Tariff Tactic Shocks Washington Trade Watchers

The U.S. has initiated probes into 60 economies over allegations of forced labor, a move seen by critics as a strategy to justify new tariffs targeting trading partners like Canada.

Mar 18 • 08:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

CJ Logistics will also comply with the 'Yellow Envelope Law'... decided to negotiate with the subcontracted delivery union

CJ Logistics has announced its intention to negotiate with the subcontracted delivery union in compliance with the Yellow Envelope Law, which imposes collective bargaining obligations on primary employers who exert control over subcontracted workers.

Mar 17 • 02:57 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Taraba varsity unions accept N500m offer, set to call off strike

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.

Mar 17 • 00:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

UK among economies investigated in fresh US trade war move

The UK is part of a new US trade investigation focusing on forced labor practices that could lead to increased tariffs on numerous countries.

Mar 13 • 08:19 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

Customs Duties: The United States Launches New Trade Investigations on Forced Labor

The United States has initiated new trade investigations into forced labor practices involving 60 countries, aiming to implement additional tariffs in light of a recent Supreme Court setback.

Mar 13 • 08:10 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

New tool for tariffs from the USA: Investigations in 60 economies for goods produced with forced labor

The U.S. has launched new trade investigations into 60 economies worldwide regarding their failure to curb imports of products made with forced labor, potentially leading to new tariffs and escalating international trade tensions.

Mar 13 • 07:32 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The U.S. Initiates Section 301 Investigation to Block Imports of Goods Produced by Forced Labor; South Korean Companies May Be Affected

The U.S. has launched an investigation under Section 301 to block imports from 60 countries, including South Korea, of goods produced by forced labor, which could indirectly impact South Korean industries reliant on certain raw materials.

Mar 13 • 06:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

US Opens Investigation into Unfair Trade Practices of 60 Countries Due to Forced Labor

The U.S. Trade Representative has initiated investigations into unfair trade practices involving 60 countries concerning their handling of forced labor issues.

Mar 13 • 02:09 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Work attacks Garamendi: "He is closer to Milei, Trump, and Vox than to the interests of companies"

Joaquín Pérez Rey criticizes CEOE President Antonio Garamendi for the absence of business organizations in social dialogue negotiations.

Mar 12 • 19:27 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Iberia proposes a voluntary redundancy plan for 996 people

Iberia has proposed a voluntary redundancy plan affecting 996 employees, including pilots and ground staff, as part of its transformation strategy.

Mar 12 • 18:12 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Novo sends conflict-ridden company home

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.

Mar 12 • 14:25 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Towards the signing of the collective labor agreement in Food Service-Tourism and Bakery

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.

Mar 12 • 12:19 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Personnel Changes on March 13

The article details recent personnel changes in various government departments in South Korea as announced by the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Veterans Affairs, and the Ministry of Employment and Labor.

Mar 12 • 09:40 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

A former employee took Wanda Nara to court and claims a million-dollar compensation

A former employee is suing Wanda Nara for approximately 15 million pesos, citing poor working conditions and unpaid labor.

Mar 11 • 14:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Labor MPs quietly alarmed by Albanese government’s response to US-Israel strikes on Iran

Labor MPs are concerned about Prime Minister Albanese's strong support for US and Israeli strikes on Iran amidst the ongoing conflict in the region.

Mar 10 • 14:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The business association withdraws from the negotiation to regulate the entry of unions into company management

Spanish business associations CEOE and Cepyme have announced they will not attend a scheduled meeting to discuss a government proposal aimed at increasing union representation on company boards.

Mar 10 • 08:55 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kang Hoon-sik: 'The Yellow Envelope Law should become a new starting point for labor-management cooperation'

Kang Hoon-sik emphasized the importance of the Yellow Envelope Law as a new phase for labor-management cooperation ahead of its implementation.

Mar 9 • 10:27 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Subcontractor Unions Announce Demand for Collective Bargaining with Prime Contractors... Key is the Labor Relations 'Employer Determination'

Subcontractor unions in South Korea are preparing to demand collective bargaining from prime contractors following the enactment of the revised Labor Union and Labor Relations Adjustment Act on October 10.

Mar 8 • 20:22 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Teamsters boss praises Mullin DHS nomination despite past heated hearings

Teamsters President Sean O’Brien has endorsed Sen. Markwayne Mullin for the position of Secretary of Homeland Security, despite their previous conflict during a Senate hearing.

Mar 6 • 16:08 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Yle Investigates: How the Employer Camp Successfully Undermined Wage Transparency

This article examines how employers in Finland managed to influence the development of a wage transparency directive from the EU, causing significant regulatory concerns.

Mar 6 • 08:47 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Ex-Ilva, Flacks renounces the legal shield

The Flacks Group has renounced its request for a legal shield regarding the former Ilva steelworks, amidst growing calls for nationalization from labor representatives.

Mar 6 • 05:13 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

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
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Works Council Election at Tesla: IG Metall Fails to Achieve Majority in Grünheide

The IG Metall union has failed to secure a majority in the works council election at Tesla's Grünheide plant, trailing behind the Giga United list led by Michaela Schmitz.

Mar 4 • 19:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Union tries to seize control of works council at Tesla’s German factory

A major trade union is attempting to gain control over the works council at Tesla's Gigafactory in Germany amidst ongoing disputes and legal challenges.

Mar 4 • 16:18 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
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Alytus Municipality: Negotiations Regarding the Dismissed Teacher Did Not Fail, the Union is Creating a Show from the Situation

Negotiations between Alytus Municipality and local teachers regarding a dismissed teacher have collapsed, with accusations of the teachers' union engaging in political theatrics.

Mar 4 • 09:40 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Yellow Envelope Law Implementation D-6... Koo Yoon-cheol Says 'Communicate with Responsibility Regarding Collective Bargaining Requests in the Public Sector'

The South Korean government's implementation of the 'Yellow Envelope Law' on labor relations emphasizes the importance of communication and responsibility in collective bargaining within the public sector as the law goes into effect soon.

Mar 4 • 00:37 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Tesla in Grünheide: These Works Council Members Stand Up to Elon Musk

Laura Arndt and Philipp Schwartz are aiming to gain majority representation for the IG Metall union at Tesla's Grünheide factory, while CEO Elon Musk warns of potential repercussions.

Mar 3 • 05:30 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Agreement on collective agreement in the regional area reached

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

Mar 2 • 15:04 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

"Nothing comes from nothing": the philosophical principle that has become trendy in labor relations

The phrase "Nothing comes from nothing" has gained popularity in the workplace, particularly in management and training, emphasizing that results require prior processes.

Mar 1 • 15:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Acre Journal 2nd Edition this Friday, February 27, 2026

The Acre Journal reports on a variety of significant news events, including labor reform votes facing protests, escalating tensions between the US and Iran, and local flooding in Cataguases.

Feb 28 • 00:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: DF2 of Friday, February 27, 2026

Brazil's Senate begins voting on labor reform amid protests, while various political developments highlight tensions and strategic partnerships.

Feb 27 • 23:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: EPTV 2 Sul de Minas from Friday, February 27, 2026

The article discusses multiple news highlights from Brazil, including labor reform votes, government policies on electronics tariffs, and significant political figures' statements.

Feb 27 • 23:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: JL2 from Friday, February 27, 2026

The article covers several significant news stories, including protests during a Senate vote on labor reform, a governmental decision against raising electronic tariffs, the acquisition of Warner by Paramount creating a new streaming giant, and comments from Trump about Lula.

Feb 27 • 22:45 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Tariff conflict: Bahn and locomotive drivers' union GDL reach an agreement

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

Feb 27 • 05:49 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Without Warning Strikes: Bahn and GDL Reach Agreement in Wage Negotiations

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.

Feb 27 • 01:58 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Five things you need to know about the new agreement for 500,000 municipal employees

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.

Feb 25 • 20:00 UTC

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