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Córdoba business leaders present 10 proposals for labor reform
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Business leaders from Córdoba's metalworking, cargo transport, and commerce sectors are working with national government technical teams on 10 'surgical' proposals to reduce litigation and enhance predictability without altering basic labor rights. Meanwhile, Córdoba unions unanimously reject the official project, though they differ on tactics, and plan a march this Thursday. Nationally, Milei's government faces hurdles in the Senate, relying on negotiations with governors over fiscal impacts.
Mexico's Senate has received a draft to cut the weekly work hours to 40, with gradual rollout until 2030 and no mandatory two rest days. The proposal, agreed with businesses by President Claudia Sheinbaum's government, amends Article 123 of the Constitution and sparks worker protests demanding swift changes. A rally is set for February 2 at the Senate.
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The Oregon Nurses Association is conducting private training sessions to help nurses resist federal immigration enforcement in hospitals. These sessions, not open to the public or recorded, aim to protect patient care amid rising ICE activity. The union emphasizes legal and ethical obligations while criticizing enforcement tactics.
Colombia's Ministry of Labor has activated a QR code for workers to confidentially report non-compliance with the new minimum wage. The tool aims to curb evasions following the government's 23% increase. So far, 864 complaints have been filed, including over 230 against a single employer.
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A new report outlines hourly and monthly payments for nannies and adult caregivers in the household staff sector starting January 2026. It covers specific categories with minimum wages and year-end bonuses.
Jaime Alberto Cabal, president of Fenalco, filed a lawsuit with the State Council to temporarily strike down the decree raising the minimum wage by 23% this year. He argues the measure lacks technical backing and violates the legal framework. He warns it could lead to the loss of 772,340 jobs and the closure of numerous small and medium enterprises.
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Nigeria's federal government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have signed a landmark agreement to overhaul university staff remuneration.
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