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Argentina Sets Feb. 11 Senate Vote on Labor Overhaul as Mexico Fast-Tracks 40‑Hour Week Plan

Last‑minute bargaining on taxes, phasing, rest days will decide both outcomes.

EU Unveils Tougher Visa Rules and Five-Year Migration Strategy to Curb Irregular Arrivals and Attract Talent

Jan. 27 Bank Strike Over Five-Day Week Could Shut Branches for Four Days

Brazil Pushes 40-Hour Week and End to 6x1, Eyes First-Semester Vote

Pop Mart Supplier Accused of Labor Violations at Factory Making Viral Labubu Dolls

Mexico Sets May 2026 Start for Gradual Cut to 40-Hour Workweek

Morena Bill Seeks Paid Birthday Leave or Double Pay for Workers

Markus Söder’s Call to Add an Hour to the Workweek Splits German Leaders

Brazil’s Labor Minister Says Ending 6x1 Workweek Is Viable This Election Year

Bank Unions Call Nationwide Strike for Jan. 27 Over Five-Day Week

Mexico’s 40-Hour Week Plan Details Gradual Rollout Starting 2027 in Draft Sent to Senate

Petrobras Strike Ends After 16 Days as All Unions Accept Deal

DWP Launches Free IOSH Training for 5,000 SME Line Managers in January–March 2026 Pilot

Duma Labor Chair Says Six-Day Workweek Is Not Under Consideration

Catalonia’s ‘Good Use’ Sick-Leave Drive Draws Union Rebuke, Business Praise

Russia Confirms Dec. 30, 2025 as Full Workday With Dec. 31 Off

Mexico’s 40-Hour Week Plan Draws Fire Over Rest Days and Overtime Rules

Brazil's Senate Panel Backs Workweek Cut, Sending 6x1 Repeal to Plenary

Aymeric Caron Renews Call for 15-Hour Workweek in France

Brazil Panel Postpones Vote on 40‑Hour Workweek Plan That Preserves 6×1