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DGB Leader Yasmin Fahimi Rejects Calls for More Work and Later Retirement

Her pushback spotlights a fight over how to keep Germany competitive.

Lee Backs Conditional Labor Flexibility, Urges Firms to Help Fund Stronger Safety Net

Argentina’s Dairy Turmoil Deepens With ARSA and La Suipachense Liquidated as Lácteos Verónica Stalls

Costa Coffee Lifts UK Barista Pay to £13.12 an Hour in £7m Move From April

Söder Renews Call for an Extra Weekly Work Hour as Pushback Mounts in Berlin

Lula Gathers Congressional Allies at Granja do Torto to Kick Off Legislative Push

Security Guard's Death at Cortina Olympic Worksite Triggers Prosecutor-Ordered Autopsy

CTM Backs Durazo at Sonora Plenary as State Highlights Labor Gains and Health Projects

Dutch Parliament Presses Minister to End Migrant Wage Withholding for Housing

Galicia Primary Care Strike Opens With Low Participation After Partial Union Deal

Greece Enacts Law Allowing 13-Hour Workdays for Limited Days With 40% Pay Premium

Greece Approves Law Allowing 13-Hour Workdays on a Limited, Voluntary Basis

Greece Passes Law Allowing Optional 13-Hour Workdays

Greece Grinds to a Halt as Parliament Readies Vote on 13-Hour Workday Bill

Government Backs CFMEU Administration as Probe Launched Into Gatto Meeting

Greece Holds 24-Hour General Strike Over Plan for 13-Hour Workdays

Aena Rejects Regional Co-Management as Galicia Pushes for a Unified Airport Strategy

Bremen Senate Adopts Draft to Tighten Loyalty Checks for Public Servants

Spain Launches 2026 Minimum-Wage Review With Expert Panel

Germany Launches Social-State Commission to Streamline Tax-Funded Benefits by Year’s End