In Latvia, there has been significant public outcry regarding a proposed reduction in pay for overtime and work on public holidays. People are expressing their concerns by signing a petition on the platform "Manabalss.lv," advocating against the changes which would see overtime pay decrease from 100% to 50%. Additionally, there is a proposal to only provide a 75% increase for working on holidays. Critics argue that the rapid decision-making by parliament members lacked proper justification and could adversely affect workers' incomes.

The protests have gained momentum as a large number of citizens voice their dissatisfaction with the recent legislative actions taken by the Saeima, the Latvian parliament. Many feel that reducing payment for overtime and holiday work demonstrates a lack of consideration for the financial well-being of the populace. The parliamentary committee responsible for this legislation has already voted, omitting the clause on holiday pay, which has raised alarms about the potential financial consequences for many workers in Latvia.

In a related initiative, on March 9th, the voting process commenced for ideas and candidates in the "Youth Saeima" event. This initiative encourages young people aged 15 to 20 to propose ideas related to media, education, national security, and elections on the platform "jauniesusaeima.lv." Participants can campaign and gather support from voters, with results expected to be announced on March 27th. This engagement aims to empower the youth and allow them to actively participate in the democratic process, amidst ongoing discussions about labor rights in the country.