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Virginia Democrats may increase their salaries by almost 300% while campaigning for affordability for their constituents.

The minimum wage for public health workers in Poland, including psychologists, is set to rise starting July 1, 2026, based on last year's average wage data.

In March 2026, domestic workers in Argentina receive a 1.5% salary increase along with a one-time bonus based on hours worked.

Nicolai Tangen, the head of Norway's Oil Fund, earned a salary of 7.6 million kroner last year, reflecting a 2.7% increase from the previous year.

The German railway company Deutsche Bahn and the locomotive drivers' union GDL have reached an agreement on a new wage contract without any strikes or severe threats.

Lidl Lithuania plans to increase salaries for a majority of its employees by an average of 9% this year, with a budget allocation of around 8 million euros for wage increases by 2026.

A teachers' union in Poland is calling for a 15% increase in minimum salary rates for educators and the removal of discriminatory clauses regarding additional pay for difficult working conditions.

Domestic workers in Argentina are set to receive a 1.5% salary increase and a bonus determined by hours worked, following recent negotiations in the sector.

Ceará Governor Elmano de Freitas announces a 5% salary increase and an increase in food allowances for state employees.

A new EU directive set to be implemented in 2026 aims to increase salary transparency across workplaces to address gender pay gaps.

Haryana has announced the recruitment of 1672 postgraduate teacher positions in computer science with a salary of 1 lakh rupees.

The article discusses how certain elite public servants in Brazil manipulate the Constitution to unlawfully increase their salaries through various forms of financial 'ornaments.'

Spain's top bankers have seen salary increases due to record profits from major banks, driven by a rise in interest rates.

Ana Botín of Banco Santander has received a 2.5% salary increase for 2025, totaling 14.78 million euros, linked to the achievement of performance goals.

Mercadona has allocated 780 million euros to over 112,000 employees as a bonus for meeting objectives, reaffirming its commitment to enhancing workers' purchasing power.

Domestic service workers in Argentina will see a 1.5% salary increase this month, along with fixed bonuses based on hours worked.

City councilors in Petrolina have approved a salary increase for municipal employees, including health and administrative workers, during a recent session.

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced a salary increase for City Sanitation Department employees amidst a historic winter storm.

A court in Bahia has approved salary increases for municipal leaders in Feira de Santana, amid ongoing legal challenges regarding the appropriateness of these adjustments.

A recent survey indicates that 44% of Latvian residents do not expect a salary increase this year, while 47% anticipate an increase of up to 10%.

The Nigeria Football Federation is reconsidering Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle's proposal for a significant salary increase due to his failure to meet key contractual objectives.

The article discusses a recent ruling by the Federal Labor Court of Germany regarding whether an employer can condition a salary increase on the signing of a new contract.

The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies has announced an adjustment in the cabinet funds and parliamentary quotas following the recent approval of salary increases for its staff.

Teachers in Teresina's public schools will receive a 6% salary increase, with an estimated impact of R$ 150 million on the municipality's budget.

Gonzalo Gortázar, CEO of CaixaBank, received a salary of 4.9 million euros in 2025, reflecting a 22% increase from the previous year.

The salary scale for construction workers in Argentina has seen a cumulative increase in basic wages, effective from February 2026.

The Yogi government in Uttar Pradesh has announced a monthly salary of 18,000 rupees for Shiksha Mitras starting April and introduced cashless treatment worth up to five lakh rupees for them.

In February, all 803 employees of the Riga Municipal Police received a new salary increase averaging 10.2% or 165 euros.

A planned nurses' strike at the Lyell McEwin Hospital has been cancelled following the announcement of a 6% salary increase ahead of the upcoming South Australian state election.

The Ceará government has announced the creation of 2,000 vacancies for a public competition aimed at hiring state school teachers.

The Estonian government plans to maintain a limited salary increase for judges, not restoring it to full index status before 2028, despite some judges arguing this limitation may be unconstitutional.

President Lula sanctioned a salary increase for Legislative and Court of Accounts officers while vetoing measures that allowed paychecks to exceed the public sector salary cap.

Senator Maurizio Gasparri is demanding clarity from the Superior Council of the Judiciary regarding a rumored request for salary increases by some magistrates.

The city of Reykjavík is set to take 20% of salary increases from families with children due to increased fees for childcare and utilities.

The article provides a summary of key news items, including the announcement of the Rio Carnival champion, Virginia's reaction to a racism incident involving her boyfriend, and Lula's decision regarding salary increases for government officials.

Brazilian President Lula has partially vetoed laws that would increase salaries for employees in the Chamber of Deputies, Senate, and the Federal Court of Accounts by approximately 9%.

Municipalities in Estonia are facing confusion over their classification on the education workers' union's blacklist, despite a promised increase in minimum salaries for teachers starting January 1st.

The Spanish government has approved a new increase in the minimum wage, raising it to 1,221 euros per month, which amounts to 9.55 euros per hour, set to be retroactive from January 1, 2026.

TALO is advocating for an increase in the minimum wage for cultural workers from 1720 euros to 2065 euros during ongoing salary negotiations with the Ministry of Culture in Estonia.

A recent survey reveals that a significant 72% of workers in Latvia are open to job changes, with 31% actively seeking new employment.

The rise in salaries due to AI advancements is leading to an increased interest in prenuptial agreements among couples in the United States.

The governor of Santiago del Estero announced a 42.4% salary increase for public employees and additional bonuses, amidst rising inflation.

The Catalan government and the Mossos d'Esquadra have agreed on a significant salary increase and additional vacation hours, marking the largest increase in over three decades.

The Catalan government has reached an agreement with the Mossos d'Esquadra police union that will provide police officers with a significant salary increase and better working conditions.

Yolanda Díaz emphasizes the independence of the Labor Ministry as the government signs an agreement to increase the Minimum Interprofessional Salary for 2026.

The Polish government is contemplating changes to legislation that would increase the minimum wage for medical professionals, including various healthcare workers.

The Polish Minister of Health addressed concerns regarding the reorganization of hospitals and proposed salary increases for medical professionals amid a significant budget shortfall in the healthcare sector.

King Felipe VI will earn €290,000 this year while Queen Letizia will receive €160,000, following a 1.5% salary increase for state officials in Spain.

A recent collective agreement in Germany's public sector introduces a 5.8% salary increase for various employees, highlighting the importance of fair wages amid inflation.

Unions and employers have reached an agreement in the public service wage conflict, resulting in a 5.8% salary increase for employees.