Unions
SAS to cancel at least 1,000 flights in April
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Airline SAS is canceling a couple of hundred flights in March and at least 1,000 in April due to sharply increased fuel prices. The company cites a doubling of fuel costs in ten days amid the Middle East war. Norwegian pilot unions question the explanation, pointing to staffing issues.
The National Federation of Business Merchants (Fenalco) announced it will file a nullity lawsuit against Decree 234 of 2026, arguing the government exceeded its regulatory powers by changing collective bargaining rules without congressional approval. The group also requested provisional suspension of the decree pending resolution.
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The Unión Docentes Argentinos (UDA) rejected the government's economic proposal in the national teacher bargaining talks, deeming the minimum salary floor of $650,000 for March and $700,000 for April insufficient. Negotiations were adjourned until April 8. The union claims the amounts fail to cover basic needs amid inflation.
Leaders of France's five main unions held an unusual press conference on February 23 in Paris, two days before the final unemployment insurance negotiation session. They reaffirm their opposition to employers' demands for 1 billion euros in annual savings. This move aims to safeguard workers' rights against the employers' broadened proposals.
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The 62nd edition of the International Agricultural Show opened on February 21, 2026, in Paris, without cattle due to nodular contagious dermatitis. Emmanuel Macron inaugurated the event under heightened police protection, amid tensions with some unions that boycotted his visit. The atmosphere was described as calm and aseptic, marked by the absence of the usual animal sounds and smells.
Over 35 industrial unions met on Tuesday at SMATA headquarters to reject the government's labor reform project, claiming it changes rules to harm workers. Figures like Senator Mariano Recalde and Deputy Vanesa Siley criticized the initiative for weakening labor rights and unions. SMATA's Mario Manrique warned governors about workers' votes.
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Quality assurance workers at Blizzard's Albany and Austin studios have ratified a union contract with Microsoft after nearly three years of bargaining. The agreement covers 60 workers and includes pay raises, AI protections, and restrictions on mandatory overtime. This marks the third such union deal at Microsoft's gaming divisions.
Constitutional Court maintains suspension of Murcian law on union subsidies
March 16, 2026 12:23Police and civil guards to attend mass in uniform demanding improvements from Marlaska
March 13, 2026 12:56IG Metall retains majority in VW Wolfsburg works council
March 11, 2026 05:32Roberto Baradel leaves Suteba after 18 years and will not seek re-election
March 04, 2026 23:51Giga United wins majority in Tesla Giga Berlin works council election as IG Metall support declines
February 20, 2026 19:09Emmanuel Macron faces union boycott at agriculture salon
February 19, 2026 11:10Up to one million new tax returns from union contributions
February 17, 2026 17:41French unions criticize book on social democracy
February 14, 2026 06:26Milei's labor reform advances in Deputies amid union pressures
February 11, 2026 03:19Argentine Senate debates labor reform amid violent protests