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National & Local

Parat accuses NHO and Spekter of encouraging law-breaking after part-time court ruling

The union Parat has accused NHO and Spekter of suggesting illegal practices concerning part-time workers following a recent court ruling on overtime pay.

Feb 27 โ€ข 18:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Chamber of Commerce: Catering businesses to be included in the list of seasonal employment for third-country citizens

The Central Union of Greek Chambers of Commerce calls for catering businesses to be added to the list of industries that can hire seasonal workers from third countries due to labor shortages.

Feb 27 โ€ข 15:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

A mobile team is sent to resolve the conflict at Alytus Gymnasium

A conflict continues at Alytus Gymnasium following the firing of veteran ethics teacher Meilฤ— Platลซkienฤ— due to complaints about her behavior, prompting calls for her reinstatement from the Lithuanian Education Workers' Trade Union and a boycott by some teachers.

Feb 27 โ€ข 12:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Workers say 'I like unions, I just don't like my union' โ€” here's what they're discovering

Many American workers express a paradoxical sentiment of supporting unions overall while feeling dissatisfied with their specific union experiences.

Feb 27 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Germany: Chaos on the Roads, Public Transport Paralyzed

Public transport services in Germany are disrupted due to warning strikes called by the Verdi union, causing frustration among many workers.

Feb 27 โ€ข 09:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 15:27 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Nigerian Workers' Union Declares Support for Cuba, Condemns U.S. Blockade

The Nigerian Workers' Union, represented by the Nigeria Labour Congress, has voiced support for Cuba and condemned the U.S. blockade at a solidarity conference in Abuja.

Feb 25 โ€ข 10:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Domestic Workers: 3% Increase in Two Stages and Bonus of Up to $20,000

The Argentine government has announced a 3% wage increase for domestic workers alongside a bonus of up to $20,000 following a meeting between government officials, employers, and union representatives.

Feb 24 โ€ข 21:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Tariff Round: Verdi Paralyzes Buses and Trains on Friday and Saturday

Workers in Germany's public transportation sector are facing significant disruptions due to strikes called by the Verdi union on February 27 and in many places on February 28.

Feb 24 โ€ข 15:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Strike in Public Transport: Verdi Should Do Everything for an Acceptable Agreement

A strike by the Verdi union in Germany's public transport sector is set to cause major disruptions as they demand better conditions for workers.

Feb 24 โ€ข 13:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

'Closing of Korea GM Direct Maintenance' Deadline Passed, but Workers Still on Site

Despite the deadline for the closure of the Korea GM direct maintenance center having passed, workers remain uncertain about their roles and future employment options.

Feb 24 โ€ข 10:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Canada Post workers will begin voting on tentative agreements in April

Canada Post workers are set to vote on tentative agreements for a new contract with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers urging members to support the agreements after lengthy negotiations.

Feb 23 โ€ข 23:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The judicial union took over a labor court building in rejection of the transfer to the City

Judicial workers in Argentina have occupied a labor court building in protest against the transfer of jurisdiction of national labor justice to the city.

Feb 23 โ€ข 21:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Railway Workers Donโ€™t Want Longer Trucks

The European Railway and Infrastructure Managers' Community is protesting against the EU's revision of regulations allowing longer trucks in international transport, citing concerns for the railway industry's competitiveness.

Feb 23 โ€ข 17:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The CGT prepares a lawsuit of unconstitutionality with three central arguments against the labor reform law

The CGT union is preparing a lawsuit to challenge the constitutionality of a labor reform law in Argentina, arguing that it undermines workers' rights and could eliminate national labor justice.

Feb 22 โ€ข 21:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A reform that does not threaten union power

The labor reform in Argentina is criticized for being insufficient and failing to challenge union power significantly, maintaining existing funding mechanisms for unions.

Feb 22 โ€ข 06:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Fate and the Workers: A Factory Stopped, Millions of Liters of Solvent, and the Despair of the Neighborhood

Fate, a tire manufacturing company in Argentina, has been closed for four days, leaving workers in distress as they demand its reopening amid internal union conflicts.

Feb 21 โ€ข 23:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

State auditors support union leader summoned by Moraes to testify

Federal tax workers' union leader Klรฉber Cabral received support from the National Association of State Tax Auditors after he was summoned by Minister Alexandre de Moraes to testify concerning an investigation into alleged data leaks.

Feb 21 โ€ข 17:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Smokejumper and union leader aims to win in Montana by focusing on workers

Sam Forstag, a smokejumper and union leader, is advocating for the rights of Forest Service workers in Montana following significant job cuts.

Feb 20 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

76-year-old man dies after being electrocuted while handling a water pump in Acre

Raimundo Cardoso dos Santos, a 76-year-old from Brasilรฉia, Brazil, died from an electric shock while operating a water pump.

Feb 19 โ€ข 23:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Toyota Workers' Union Requests an Average Wage Increase of 17,820 Yen, Smaller Companies Increasing Rates

The labor union of Toyota's parts manufacturers has submitted a demand for an average wage increase of 17,820 yen, slightly below last year's figure of 17,929 yen.

Feb 19 โ€ข 23:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Adorni Criticized the CGT in the Early Hours of the Strike

The Chief of Cabinet, Manuel Adorni, criticized the labor union CGT during a national strike in Argentina, claiming their actions are detrimental to workers' freedoms.

Feb 19 โ€ข 14:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Adorni criticized the unionists for the national strike: "It is something extortionate, that's why people hate them"

Chief of Cabinet Manuel Adorni condemned union leadership for organizing a national strike, claiming it undermines democracy and negatively impacts workers.

Feb 19 โ€ข 14:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Victory of Employment Succession for Korean GM After a Month: Thanks to Communication with Union Members

Korean GM reached an agreement to retain all employees from its Sejong Logistics Center after significant pressure from the workers' union and public commitment from the government regarding labor rights.

Feb 19 โ€ข 09:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 20:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

US union membership soared to 16-year high in 2025 despite Trump assault

Union membership in the US reached a 16-year high in 2025, with 14.7 million workers belonging to unions, despite efforts to diminish union power by the Trump administration.

Feb 18 โ€ข 16:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Workers of the US Writers' Guild start a strike against their leaders

Workers from the American Writers Guild of America (WGA) have initiated a strike, claiming their leaders are violating labor laws.

Feb 18 โ€ข 15:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The UIA regretted the closure of FATE, questioned Chinese imports, and demanded "equal conditions" to compete

The Argentine Industrial Union expressed deep concern over the closure of FATE's tire plant and the resultant layoffs of 920 workers, emphasizing the broader economic impact beyond the company.

Feb 18 โ€ข 15:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Who is Alejandro Crespo, the combative leader of the union leading the protest against the closure of Fate

Alejandro Crespo, the leader of the Tire Workers' Union, is spearheading protests against the closure of the Fate factory, representing the workforce impacted by the layoffs.

Feb 18 โ€ข 14:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

What is SUTNA, the tough tire union controlled by the left

The article examines SUTNA, the tire workers' union in Argentina, focusing on its leadership under Alejandro Crespo and recent workforce reductions.

Feb 18 โ€ข 14:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The demand for cargo distribution by the Cargo Workers' Union is a legitimate exercise of the right to organize... The court cancels the Fair Trade Commission's disposition

A South Korean court ruled that the Cargo Workers' Union's request for specific cargo distribution percentages from companies is a legitimate exercise of their constitutional right to organize, and thus not subject to penalties under fair trade law.

Feb 18 โ€ข 11:32 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
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Workers Give Wike 72 Hours to Release Kuje Council Allocation

The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to release the January 2026 salary allocations for the Kuje Area Council, threatening a shutdown if their demands are not met.

Feb 18 โ€ข 04:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

LG autonomy: Ogun workers set fresh ultimatum

Ogun workers have issued a new ultimatum to the governor, demanding action on local government autonomy and operational conditions of the councils.

Feb 18 โ€ข 00:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Union Leader Arrested After Shootout in Oaxaca Bar Linked to Extortions and Floor Collection

Rene 'N', leader of the Transport Workers Union, was arrested following a shootout in an Oaxaca bar and is linked to extortion and kidnapping charges.

Feb 17 โ€ข 23:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Ogun LG workers give Abiodun seven-day ultimatum over autonomy, others

Local government workers in Ogun State have given Governor Dapo Abiodun a seven-day ultimatum to address demands for local government autonomy and other issues or face industrial action.

Feb 17 โ€ข 15:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Capitalism: At Tesla in Grรผnheide, we see what happens when workers are overloaded

The article discusses the power struggle between Elon Musk and the IG Metall union at Tesla's factory in Grรผnheide, highlighting the implications for Germany's labor model ahead of upcoming works council elections.

Feb 17 โ€ข 15:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

VIDEO: NURTW names Lagos motor-park after Tinubu

The Lagos chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers has inaugurated a motor park named after President Bola Tinubu, highlighting his influence since taking office.

Feb 17 โ€ข 14:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

MAP โŸฉ Municipalities in confusion: why have they ended up on the black list of the education workers' union?

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.

Feb 17 โ€ข 13:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

La Fraternidad demands an indefinite strike from the CGT due to labor reform and warns: 'The situation could resemble that of 2001'

The La Fraternidad union is calling for the Central General Union of Workers (CGT) in Argentina to initiate an indefinite strike in response to proposed labor reforms that are viewed as detrimental to workers' rights.

Feb 17 โ€ข 12:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The strike began on Tuesday in various parts of Finland - 'This strike watch is at least ready to strike.'

A strike in Finland's private social services sector commenced on Tuesday, initiated by union JHL and rejecting a mediator's proposal.

Feb 17 โ€ข 09:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Labor Conditions

Ecuador ranks as the third worst country in the world for workers, according to the 2023 Global Rights Index by the International Trade Union Confederation, highlighting severe labor issues such as forced long hours without breaks.

Feb 14 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

"Independent Suppliers" from Nevada Brothel Want Their Own Unions

Sex workers at one of Nevada's oldest brothels are attempting to establish a union, marking a historic move towards labor rights within the industry.

Feb 13 โ€ข 12:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Nevada, revolt in the brothel: 'Rights for sex workers'

Sex workers in Nevada are pushing for unionization to advocate for their rights in the only U.S. state where prostitution is legal.

Feb 13 โ€ข 11:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Council approves 4.76% salary increase for Fortaleza civil servants; see how councilors voted

The Fortaleza City Council approved a 4.76% salary increase for municipal workers, retroactive to January 1, following an agreement with the local public servants' union.

Feb 12 โ€ข 15:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Employees vacate the office of the mayor of Campina Grande after overdue salaries are paid

Employees of the Campina Grande city hall vacated the mayor's office after overdue salaries were paid following a union protest.

Feb 11 โ€ข 20:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Municipal servants in Fortaleza will receive a 4.76% salary increase

Municipal servants in Fortaleza, Brazil, will receive a 4.76% salary increase in 2026, as part of an agreement reached between the city government and the workers' union.

Feb 11 โ€ข 18:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Union leader defends maintenance of Enel contract in SP and says termination harms the worker

Eduardo Annunciato, president of the Sรฃo Paulo Electricians' Union, advocates for the continuation of the Enel contract in Sรฃo Paulo, arguing its termination would adversely affect workers.

Feb 10 โ€ข 18:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Workers of STASY: Incident management exclusively by the station master at Ambelokipi Metro

The STASY workers' union clarifies that a health incident at Ambelokipi Metro was managed entirely by a trained station master, countering claims of police or passenger interference.

Feb 10 โ€ข 17:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oko.press
National & Local

Conflict at Dino continues, talks are stalled. Trade unionists: the management was represented by the head of OHS

Negotiations aimed at resolving ongoing conflicts between employees and management at Dino chain stores have stalled, with union representatives expressing disappointment over the lack of meaningful discussions during the meeting.

Feb 10 โ€ข 15:46 UTC

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