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The basic salary for 2026 in Ecuador raises questions for unions

Published on: December 16, 2025
08:42

Quito, Dec. 16 (Prensa Latina) Ecuador's Unified Basic Salary (SBU) will increase by $12 in 2026, a decision adopted by consensus in the National Council of Labor and Wages, although it is currently generating rejection among some unions.

Federation of Journalists expresses support for Panamanian unions

Published on: December 5, 2025
10:31

Panama City, Dec 5 (Prensa Latina) The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) approved a motion of solidarity and support for the labor movement in Panama, which is facing abuses by the government, it was revealed today.

Argentina: Unions begin mobilizing against labor reform

Published on: November 18, 2025
12:12

Buenos Aires, Nov 18 (Prensa Latina) State employees, oilseed workers, are finalizing preparations today for tomorrow's march to the Ministry of Labor to protest the labor reform proposed by the government of Javier Milei, which they consider detrimental to workers' rights.

Uruguay’s Industrial unions deplore layoffs

Published on: September 30, 2025
11:14

Montevideo, Sept 30 (Prensa Latina) The Confederation of Industrial Unions (CSI) is staging a partial national strike in protest of the continued job losses caused by company closures.

Argentine unions march in a united front against austerity

Published on: June 24, 2025
10:37

Buenos Aires, June 24 (Prensa Latina) The secretary general of the State Workers Association, Rodolfo Aguiar, confirmed that they will join the transport unions' march on Wednesday to the Ministry of Deregulation and State Transformation.

Unions and government share sensitivities, PIT-CNT in Uruguay says

Published on: June 24, 2025
09:29

Montevideo, Jun 24 (Prensa Latina) The Uruguayan government and the trade union movement today share sensitivity on the social problems of the country, the president of the PIT-CNT, Marcelo Abdala affirmed.

Uruguay’s PIT-CNT brings proposals to meeting with Orsi

Published on: June 23, 2025
09:30

Montevideo, Jun 23 (Prensa Latina) Uruguay's PIT-CNT trade union presents on Monday proposals to President Yamandu Orsi, including a one percent tax on the country's wealthiest people to combat poverty. The meeting is part of the social dialogue proposed by the government to several sectors to reform the pension system.

Panamanian trade unions shun social security law and US meddling

Published on: January 28, 2025
17:14

Panama City, Jan 28 (Prensa Latina) The alliance People United for Life of Panama announced today protests against a law on the Social Security Fund and interference by the United States in the Canal’s sovereignty.

Union Leader advocates redundant workers’ economic shield

Published on: December 6, 2024
18:14

Santo Domingo, Dec 6 (Prensa Latina) President of the National Confederation of Trade Union Unity (CNUS) of the Dominican Republic, Rafael Abreu, today advocated the economic protection for redundant workers, as a labor right, in force for decades.

Argentine trade unions define action plan

Published on: October 1, 2024
07:32

Buenos Aires, Oct 1 (Prensa Latina) The Argentine Workers' Central (CTA) and the CTA Autónoma (Autonomous CTA) have defined a joint action plan, after confirming their willingness to advance in a reunification process.

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