Unions

Literary Hub published an analysis on unions gaining momentum in the publishing sector.

May 01, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

Thousands of workers took to the streets in Barcelona and Málaga on May 1, called by unions CCOO and UGT. The protests focused on demands for peace, housing, and wages, with criticism of the far right and labor policies. Union leaders highlighted the impact of conflicts and the housing crisis on workers.

France's eight main unions sent a letter to Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu on April 12 protesting the expansion of work on May Day. Lecornu is temporizing by promising dialogue and a meeting with the Labor Minister. The bill, adopted by the Senate in 2025, is subject to an accelerated parliamentary maneuver.

April 07, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

Ecopetrol's Board of Directors approved president Ricardo Roa Barragán's vacation and unpaid leave request on Tuesday, appointing vice president Juan Carlos Hurtado as interim leader. The decision came in an extraordinary session on April 6. Hurtado took office on April 7 through May 27, extending with the leave.

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.

March 19, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

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.