This is how special work shifts and schedules will function
Ecuador is implementing special work shifts to enhance labor dynamism, as outlined in Ministerial Agreement 059.
Unions call for a march on March 13 against the distribution of work hours
Several labor organizations have announced a mobilization in Quito to protest against a ministerial agreement allowing the distribution of work hours.
Journal of Laws from March 11, 2026 (positions 306 - 312)
The article outlines various legal actions and regulations announced on March 11, 2026, including a ratification agreement between Poland and the UK and several ministerial regulations.
40-hour workweek not increasing, only redistributing once regulation comes into effect
Ecuador's Labor Minister confirmed that the 40-hour workweek remains unchanged but allows for its redistribution under the new Ministerial Agreement 059.
Ministry of Labor issues agreement regulating special shifts and work hours
The Ministry of Labor in Ecuador issued a ministerial agreement for regulating the authorization process of special work shifts and hours.
$80 trillion investment in the U.S. based on Japan-U.S. agreement, with three projects as the first candidates
Three projects, including the construction of a gas-fired power plant, are being considered as initial candidates for an $80 trillion investment in the U.S. following the recent Japan-U.S. agreement, with further ministerial negotiations expected soon.
Tajani, meeting with Rubio. There is an agreement on minerals
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani arrived in Washington to participate in a critical minerals ministerial meeting aimed at countering Chinese dominance in the sector.
Why is the 'Mineral Conference' important? Pakistan is not invited, and Jaishankar has reached the US.
Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington as India and the US finalize a long-pending trade agreement, coinciding with Jaishankar's three-day official visit for the 'Critical Minerals Ministerial Conference'.
Ministry will develop new regulations for the functioning of trade unions
The Ministry of Labor has issued a ministerial agreement that repeals the previous regulations for labor organizations and mandates the creation of new guidelines within 90 days.