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🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The price of diesel fuel has reached two euros per liter in Riga and Vilnius

The prices of diesel fuel in Riga and Vilnius have reached significant highs, with Riga recording a price of 2.014 euros per liter by the end of the workweek.

Mar 21 • 06:12 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Life & Tech

Horoscope for Saturday, March 21

The horoscope for March 21 suggests a relaxed and vibrant atmosphere, encouraging social interactions and leisure activities after the workweek.

Mar 20 • 22:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Government resumes negotiations on the 35-hour workweek in the central administration with the aim of approving it in March

The Spanish Government is seeking to finalize negotiations for a 35-hour workweek in the central administration, aiming for approval in March.

Mar 17 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Remnants of a Russian drone fall in the center of Kiev during a daytime attack by Russia

Russian drone remnants fell in central Kiev as air defenses engaged during a rare daytime attack, disrupting the start of the workweek for citizens.

Mar 16 • 10:12 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

After all, who works less than Brazil?

The Brazilian proposal to reduce the workweek from 44 to 40 hours is being debated, with critics claiming it could hurt the economy despite historical evidence suggesting otherwise.

Mar 14 • 18:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Miners prepare adjustments in response to the 40-hour workweek

The mining industry in Mexico is strategizing to adapt to the reduction of the workweek from 48 to 40 hours, mandated by a constitutional reform set to be gradually implemented by 2030.

Mar 13 • 08:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Workday: Labor Minister Explains in Seven Points the Agreement for Distribution of 40 Weekly Hours

Ecuador's Labor Minister Harold Burbano outlines a new agreement regarding the distribution of the 40-hour workweek aimed at strengthening workers' rights and promoting employment.

Mar 10 • 22:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fiep study points to GDP decline and risk of unemployment with the end of the 6x1 shift

A study by the Federation of Industries of the State of Paraná warns that reducing Brazil's workweek could negatively impact GDP and increase unemployment.

Mar 10 • 21:36 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

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.

Mar 10 • 16:58 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Two-Hour Workday? This Is the Future Predicted by the Head of Xiaomi

Lei Jun, the CEO of Xiaomi, envisions a future where humans work only two hours a day, transitioning to a three-day workweek largely due to advancements in artificial intelligence.

Mar 9 • 09:33 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

WSJ: Four ways to radically change your workweek

The article discusses the rigidity of the traditional workweek and suggests alternative approaches to working hours in the modern digital era.

Mar 6 • 12:28 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Shorter Workweek in the Food Industry Will Cost R$ 23 Billion and Lead to Price Increases, Says Abia

The proposed reduction in Brazil's weekly working hours is expected to cost the food industry R$ 23 billion, leading to higher product prices, according to the Brazilian Food Industry Association (Abia).

Mar 5 • 19:32 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

'They are not capable of coming for 2 consecutive days': A proposal for a 48-hour workweek for legislators

Mexican lawmaker Laura Ballesteros proposes a reform mandating federal representatives to work 48 hours a week after another recent legislative decision postponed the reduction of work hours for all workers until 2030.

Mar 5 • 02:41 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

40-hour work week with one day off is OFFICIAL: Decree published in the DOF

Mexico has officially reduced the workweek to 40 hours, starting with a gradual reduction published in the Federal Official Gazette.

Mar 4 • 02:38 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

New rules may make it more lucrative to choose part-time over a full workweek

New regulations in Denmark could incentivize nurses to work part-time due to increased pay for overtime hours.

Mar 3 • 16:49 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

New agreement could make it more attractive to choose part-time over a full workweek

A new agreement is likely to make part-time work more appealing to nurses in Denmark, complicating efforts to increase full-time employment due to financial incentives.

Mar 3 • 16:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public notice released by the State Health Department with salaries of R$ 10,1 thousand

The State Health Department of Goiás in Brazil has announced a public competition for 50 positions as Public Health Inspectors, offering a salary of R$ 10,118 for a 40-hour workweek.

Mar 2 • 10:22 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Despite the slogan 6x1, the government's priority is reducing working hours to 40, says minister

Brazil's Minister of Labor, Luiz Marinho, emphasizes the government's shift from the 6x1 work schedule to a proposal for reducing the standard workweek from 44 to 40 hours.

Mar 1 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Should the 6x1 work schedule end in Brazil? YES

Proposals in Brazil's Congress aim to reduce the workweek from 44 to 36 hours while increasing days off, highlighting significant economic and social benefits.

Feb 28 • 01:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

SAK again suggests a four-day workweek - EK's chief economist: it isn't based on reality

The trade union SAK proposes a trial of a four-day workweek in Finland as part of its electoral goals, emphasizing the need for a discussion on working hours.

Feb 27 • 12:49 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How does the approved 40-hour workweek in Mexico compare with the rest of Latin America? (and why Argentina is a separate case)

The Mexican Congress has approved a constitutional amendment to gradually reduce the workweek from 48 to 40 hours by 2030, igniting a regional debate on labor hours in Latin America.

Feb 27 • 00:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

End of the 6x1 schedule may pressure prices and employment in commerce, says CNC

The proposed elimination of the 6x1 workweek and reduction of weekly hours may significantly impact Brazil's commerce sector, as reported by the National Confederation of Trade.

Feb 26 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mexico approves project to reduce work hours to 40 by 2030

Mexico has approved a bill to gradually reduce the workweek from 48 to 40 hours by 2030, amidst concerns about work-life balance and high informal employment rates.

Feb 26 • 14:35 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The 40-hour workday: between social justice and business reality

The Mexican Chamber of Deputies approved a historic reform to gradually reduce the workweek from 48 to 40 hours by 2030, reflecting broad political consensus on expanding labor rights.

Feb 26 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Rapporteur of PEC 6x1 demands government counterpart to 'not place 100% of the impact on society'

The rapporteur of the PEC 6x1 in Brazil is urging the government to share the financial burden of changes to the workweek structure, rather than letting society absorb the full impact.

Feb 25 • 13:58 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

In Mexico, the workweek will be shortened from 48 to 40 hours

Mexico is implementing a reduction of the workweek from 48 to 40 hours, marking a significant change in labor policy.

Feb 25 • 13:38 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

40-Hour Workday Advances: Deputies Approve Initiative Without Second Day Off

A reform to reduce Mexico's workweek from 48 to 40 hours has been approved by the Chamber of Deputies, though it does not include a second mandatory day off.

Feb 25 • 10:22 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Labor reform of 40 hours approved in commissions of the Chamber of Deputies; does not include 2 days off

The Mexican Chamber of Deputies has approved a labor reform to reduce the workweek from 48 to 40 hours, although it does not include a proposal for two mandatory days off per week.

Feb 24 • 15:52 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

When will we stop overlooking violations of the 52-hour workweek? [On-site]

The article critiques the frequent violations of South Korea's 52-hour workweek regulation, highlighting ineffective government enforcement and insufficient penalties for companies that exceed working hours.

Feb 24 • 10:47 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Labor Minister: 'Two extra hours that could be increased can be paid in money or with time'

The Ecuadorian Labor Minister announced a proposal that allows for two additional working hours to be compensated either financially or with time off, clarifying that the 40-hour workweek remains unchanged.

Feb 23 • 16:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Reduction of working hours to 40 hours a week could increase business costs by up to R$ 267 billion per year, says CNI

The Brazilian National Confederation of Industry estimates that reducing the workweek from 44 to 40 hours could raise formal employee costs by R$ 178.2 billion to R$ 267.2 billion annually.

Feb 23 • 15:56 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

A technical look at the reduction of the workday

The article discusses the ongoing debate in Brazil concerning the potential reduction of the workweek, weighing societal benefits against economic concerns.

Feb 23 • 01:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Máynez calls for guaranteeing two days of rest per week amid discussion on 40-hour work week

Jorge Álvarez Máynez, national coordinator of Movimiento Ciudadano, emphasizes the need for ensuring two days of rest per week as the proposal for a 40-hour work week is discussed in the Mexican Chamber of Deputies.

Feb 19 • 01:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Life & Tech

The bogus four-day workweek that AI supposedly ‘frees up’

The article critiques claims that AI will lead to a widespread adoption of four-day workweeks, arguing that such narratives may be overly optimistic and driven by corporate interests.

Feb 18 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The country that is silently reducing the workweek to four days

The Netherlands has discreetly adopted a four-day workweek, highlighting its impact and the efforts needed to sustain this change.

Feb 18 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The 35-hour workweek will be implemented in the state administration starting in March

The Spanish government plans to implement a 35-hour work week for state administration employees beginning in March, excluding prison staff, which unions are demanding to include.

Feb 17 • 18:12 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Marath Bolaños denies that the reduction of the workweek means less rest

Marath Bolaños, Mexico's Secretary of Labor, denies claims that the recent constitutional reform reducing the workweek from 48 to 40 hours will lead to less rest for workers.

Feb 16 • 19:43 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Concanaco Servytur requests gradual transition in reducing working hours to 40

The Confederation of National Chambers of Commerce, Services, and Tourism in Mexico advocates for a gradual implementation of the proposed reduction of the workweek to 40 hours to protect employment.

Feb 16 • 10:45 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The country that has silently been reducing the workweek to four days

The Netherlands is discreetly adopting a four-day workweek, raising questions about its impact and sustainability.

Feb 13 • 09:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Monreal announces date for the approval of the 40-hour workweek in San Lázaro

Ricardo Monreal has announced the scheduled date for the discussion and voting of a reform to reduce the workweek from 48 to 40 hours in the Mexican Congress.

Feb 13 • 00:35 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Why did Morena 'freeze' the initiative to reduce working hours to 40 hours?

Mexican lawmaker Ricardo Monreal Ávila announced that the initiative to reduce the workweek to 40 hours will not be fast-tracked and will undergo thorough committee analysis before any further debate.

Feb 13 • 00:17 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Morena 'freezes' discussion on the 40-hour workweek initiative in the Chamber of Deputies

Morena has decided to pause the discussion on the 40-hour workweek initiative for two weeks to allow more time for analysis and consultations.

Feb 12 • 20:57 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

40-Hour Reform Does Not Guarantee 2 Days of Rest: 'Morena Betrayed Workers,' Criticizes MC

Jorge Álvarez Máynez, leader of Movimiento Ciudadano, criticized the Morena party for not including two mandatory days off in a labor reform that reduces the workweek to 40 hours, claiming it betrays workers' rights.

Feb 12 • 19:15 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Why Mexicans Work So Many Hours (and Why It's Difficult to Change with the Reduction of the Workday)

Mexican workers traditionally have long hours, but a proposed law in Congress may reduce the workweek to 40 hours.

Feb 12 • 17:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

'We have fulfilled': Sheinbaum avoids talking about the 2 days off in labor reform of 40 hours

Claudia Sheinbaum refrains from supporting the explicit inclusion of two days off in the upcoming labor reform that reduces the workweek to 40 hours, raising concerns about workers' rights.

Feb 12 • 16:24 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Sheinbaum celebrates approval of the 40-hour workday: "It will be implemented gradually"

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum hailed the Senate's approval of a reduction in the workweek to 40 hours, implementing it gradually in the coming years alongside an increase in the minimum wage.

Feb 12 • 15:10 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Will the 40-hour workweek affect businesses? This is what you need to know

Mexico's Senate has approved a proposal for a 40-hour workweek, with gradual implementation expected to take effect by May 2026, raising questions about its impact on businesses.

Feb 12 • 14:33 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Confirmed. Starting today, you will work two hours less thanks to the 40-hour workweek in Mexico

Mexico's Senate has approved a gradual reduction of the workweek from 48 to 40 hours, starting with a two-hour decrease in 2027.

Feb 12 • 14:27 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

What are the main modifications to the 40-hour workweek in Mexico? How it will affect underage workers

The article discusses the recent constitutional reform in Mexico that reduces the workweek from 48 to 40 hours, aimed at benefiting workers' well-being and productivity.

Feb 12 • 14:19 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mexican Senate approves reduction of work week to 40 hours

The Mexican Senate unanimously approved a presidential proposal to reduce the legal workweek from 48 to 40 hours, which will now be debated in the Chamber of Deputies.

Feb 12 • 13:54 UTC

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