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National & Local

The wage negotiations are underway - The United Confederation of Trade Unions has submitted demands to Norwegian industry

Negotiations for wage agreements in Norway's competitive industrial sector are set to commence, with the deadline for negotiations on March 26 and mediation starting April 7 if no agreement is reached.

Mar 23 โ€ข 09:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

The wage negotiations have begun โ€“ Fellesforbundet has submitted demands to Norsk Industri

Fellesforbundet has formally initiated wage negotiations with Norsk Industri, with a deadline set for March 26 and mediation starting April 7 if no agreement is reached.

Mar 23 โ€ข 09:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

This Year's Wage Settlement: - Demands Increased Purchasing Power

The main negotiations between labor parties in Norway for wage and other conditions are set to take place, focusing particularly on wages and sick leave compensation.

Mar 23 โ€ข 05:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

Struggle Over Wage Agreements

A heated debate occurred over wage agreements in Iceland, highlighting the impact of high inflation on low-income individuals and the challenges in negotiations between the government and local municipalities.

Mar 22 โ€ข 14:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Almost 13 thousand minimum salaries for doctors. Increases take effect from July 1

Minimum salaries for medical professionals in Poland will increase starting July 1, despite failure to reach a consensus during negotiations.

Mar 20 โ€ข 09:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Warning Strikes in Local Transport: Nuremberg Will Feel It Today

Warning strikes in local transport are affecting Nuremberg severely as the third day of action begins, organized by the Verdi union during ongoing wage negotiations.

Mar 20 โ€ข 07:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

Crisis Inflation and Wage Negotiations on the Horizon

A labor leader warns of impending crisis inflation and the imminent end of current wage agreements in Iceland amid rising interest rates.

Mar 18 โ€ข 19:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

Preparing for Possible Wage Negotiations: Authorities Dragging Their Feet and the Central Bank Threatening Further Action

Trade union VR is preparing for potential wage negotiations this autumn, citing concerns over broken conditions from previous agreements amidst high interest rates affecting borrowers and renters.

Mar 18 โ€ข 13:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

Preparing for Possible Wage Negotiations: Government Drags Its Feet and the Central Bank Threatens to Intervene Further

Icelandic labor union VR is preparing for potential wage negotiations amid concerns that the terms of existing contracts may no longer be valid due to high inflation and economic pressures.

Mar 18 โ€ข 13:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Utilizing SNS for Labor Negotiations: Initiatives for Small and Medium Enterprises During the Spring Labor Offensive

Small and medium enterprises in Japan are increasingly leveraging social media to enhance their labor negotiations in light of recent wage disputes involving major corporations.

Mar 18 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Spring Offensive Finale: Rising Prices, Middle Eastern Situation... What Will Happen to Japan's Salaries

Japan's annual wage negotiations, known as the Spring Offensive, are reaching a critical point amid rising prices and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Mar 18 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
World

Travelers Will Not Like: Hundreds of Flights Canceled at German Airport Already Tomorrow

Due to a warning strike, hundreds of flights have been canceled at Berlin's BER Airport as the Verdi union protests over ongoing wage negotiations.

Mar 17 โ€ข 10:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Ceiling on negotiations: the Government sets a ceiling of 2% and blocks salary agreements above

The Argentine government has imposed a 2% cap on monthly wage increases, affecting collective bargaining agreements as inflation continues to rise.

Mar 17 โ€ข 02:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Flights Canceled at German Airport Due to Strike

Strike action initiated by the Verdi union has led to the cancellation of flights at a German airport amidst ongoing wage negotiations.

Mar 16 โ€ข 18:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Germany: New strike on Wednesday at Berlin/Brandenburg airport

Workers at Berlin/Brandenburg airport are set to strike for 24 hours on Wednesday due to unresolved wage negotiations with employers.

Mar 16 โ€ข 14:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Stรธre before the wage negotiations: Expects that salaries will rise more than prices

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stรธre anticipates that wages will outpace inflation, as he addresses the upcoming wage negotiations.

Mar 16 โ€ข 10:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

The Iran War Could Determine Your Wage Growth

The ongoing war in Iran is expected to affect wage negotiations in Norway due to rising inflation rates driven by increased prices of fuel and food.

Mar 13 โ€ข 12:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Nissan responds fully to labor union's demands for a 10,000 yen monthly wage increase during spring negotiations

Nissan has agreed to meet the labor union's demand for a monthly wage increase of 10,000 yen as part of its spring wage negotiations, despite ongoing company restructuring efforts.

Mar 11 โ€ข 08:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Challenging for LO in wage negotiations

LO faces uncertain challenges in wage negotiations for 2026 due to fluctuating economic conditions and rising unemployment.

Mar 10 โ€ข 04:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Tough balancing act awaits LO in wage negotiations โ€“ critical of high unemployment

LO faces significant challenges in upcoming wage negotiations due to rising unemployment rates in Norway, particularly in construction and among young people, amid uncertain global economic conditions.

Mar 10 โ€ข 04:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

Current wage agreements signal ongoing inflation

Thorsteinn Viglundsson, the new chairman of the Association of Industries, warns that current wage agreements could perpetuate inflation, suggesting that labor leaders should agree on lower wage increases during contract negotiations to mitigate inflation.

Mar 8 โ€ข 18:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

NHO before the wage settlement: Must ensure the competitiveness of companies in a turbulent time

NHO emphasizes the need to secure the competitiveness of Norwegian companies in the upcoming wage negotiations, describing it as crucial in an unpredictable environment.

Mar 5 โ€ข 15:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

NHO before the wage negotiations: We must ensure the competitiveness of businesses in a turbulent time

NHO emphasizes the need to maintain business competitiveness during challenging economic conditions as they prepare for upcoming wage negotiations in Norway.

Mar 5 โ€ข 15:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

NHO before the wage settlement: Important to strengthen competitiveness in turbulent times

NHO emphasizes the need to prioritize business competitiveness in this year's wage negotiations amid global instability.

Mar 5 โ€ข 15:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Spring Labor Negotiations' Wage Increase Demand at 5.94%, Down 0.15 Points from Last Year

Japan's labor union federation, Rengo, reported an average wage increase demand of 5.94% for this year's spring labor negotiations, marking a slight decrease from last year.

Mar 5 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด 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 โ€ข 13:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

NGK Insulators responds with full amount just a week after submitting spring labor demands, reflecting good performance

NGK Insulators quickly fulfilled labor union demands for significant wage increases, reflecting strong company performance.

Mar 2 โ€ข 11:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

The Writers Guild of America Award Ceremony is Cancelled Due to Staff Strike

The Writers Guild of America West has canceled its award ceremony due to an ongoing strike by its staff regarding wage negotiations and labor rights.

Mar 1 โ€ข 23:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Air traffic controllers lifted all strike measures in search of a salary agreement

Air traffic controllers in Argentina have lifted their planned strikes to engage in negotiations for better wages.

Feb 27 โ€ข 21:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Pay Round: Train Drivers' Deal Without Strikes? It's Possible!

The train drivers' union (GDL) has reached a wage agreement with the railways without resorting to strikes, marking a notable departure from previous decades of disruptive labor actions.

Feb 27 โ€ข 13:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Five Percent More Salary: Locomotive Drivers Reach Agreement with Railways Without Strikes

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.

Feb 27 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Strike in Bavaria: Where the warning strike hampers local transport

Verdi initiates warning strikes across 13 cities in Bavaria, affecting local transport amid ongoing wage negotiations.

Feb 27 โ€ข 07:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช 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 โ€ข 01:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

No Warning Strikes: Bahn and GDL Reach Agreement in Wage Negotiations

The Deutsche Bahn and the train drivers' union GDL have reached an agreement in wage negotiations without the threat of warning strikes after several days of talks.

Feb 27 โ€ข 01:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Mazda and Mitsubishi Provide Full Answers Amidst US Tariffs: Early Resolution in the Automotive Spring Labor Negotiations

Mazda and Mitsubishi Motors announced they fully met the labor union's demands for wage increases and bonuses during this year's labor negotiations, seeking to retain talent despite pressure from US tariffs.

Feb 25 โ€ข 10:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Toyota Industries Responds Fully to Union's Demand for 22,000 Yen Wage Increase โ€“ First Settlement among Toyota Group

Toyota Industries has agreed to a full monthly wage increase of 22,000 yen in response to the labor union's demands, marking the first resolution in the Toyota Group for this yearโ€™s spring labor negotiations.

Feb 25 โ€ข 09:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"Abolish performance pay cap" Samsung Electronics union, wage negotiations break down

Samsung Electronics faces challenges in wage negotiations this year as unions fail to reach an agreement on performance pay levels.

Feb 20 โ€ข 02:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Chubu Electric Workers' Union Starts Negotiations Without Specifying Amounts After Hamaoka Data Fraud Incident During Spring Labor Offensive

The Chubu Electric Workers' Union has initiated wage negotiations without specifying amounts, following a fraud incident related to seismic data at the Hamaoka Nuclear Power Plant.

Feb 18 โ€ข 08:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Spring labor negotiations intensify for wage increases; major auto unions demand a base wage rise, focusing on maintaining high levels

Major auto unions in Japan have begun formal negotiations for wage increases amidst ongoing inflation, emphasizing the demand for base wage rises in a complex economic environment.

Feb 18 โ€ข 03:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Negotiations on Raising the Minimum Wage for Cultural Workers Continue in April

Negotiations concerning the increase of minimum wage for cultural workers in Estonia are set to continue in April, aiming to raise the pay from โ‚ฌ1720 to โ‚ฌ2021.

Feb 17 โ€ข 08:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

TALO wants to raise the minimum salary of cultural workers to 2065 euros

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.

Feb 17 โ€ข 08:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

VG: LO will fight for around 4 percent wage growth

The Norwegian trade union LO aims to secure a wage increase of approximately 4% in upcoming negotiations, highlighting concerns over rising wage disparities.

Feb 17 โ€ข 06:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

What You Can Get in This Year's Wage Settlement

The newly appointed leaders of LO pledge to advocate for at least a four percent wage increase in this year's negotiations, addressing wage disparities among different worker categories.

Feb 17 โ€ข 03:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Employers Finally Agreed to Set a Minimum Wage

Employers and unions in Estonia have reached an agreement on the minimum wage for this year, setting it at 939 euros after negotiations.

Feb 16 โ€ข 16:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

It's done! Estonia has a new minimum wage

Estonian unions and employers have reached a consensus on the country's new minimum wage following mediation efforts.

Feb 16 โ€ข 14:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

The Wage Settlement: Tough Battle Ahead in the Public Sector

Unio and Akademikerne anticipate a tough battle for their members in the upcoming wage negotiations for the public sector.

Feb 13 โ€ข 10:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

TBU estimates price growth of 3 percent this year

TBU has projected a 3 percent price growth for the year, crucial for upcoming wage negotiations in Norway.

Feb 13 โ€ข 09:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

The Settlement: NHO Leader Says a Clear No to LO Demands

Harald Solberg opposes central LO demands for employer-funded sick pay beyond the initial 16 days, citing economic uncertainty.

Feb 13 โ€ข 05:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Management Mentions 'Base Up': The Changed Landscape of Spring Labor Offensive and the Key to Sustaining Wage Increases

The Japanese spring labor negotiations have transformed, focusing on a more proactive approach to wage increases as labor unions demand higher wages from reluctant companies.

Feb 11 โ€ข 21:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

With the IPC Discarded by the Government, Salaries Lost More Purchasing Power: How It Would Impact Negotiations

The Argentine government's decision to suspend a new inflation measurement shows a greater loss of purchasing power for salaries, complicating wage negotiations.

Feb 11 โ€ข 15:17 UTC

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