Barcelona dubbing professionals are demanding a rise in pay and conditions .

South Korea's PM warned of "unimaginable" economic damage. The union wants 15% of operating profit. Samsung has offered 10%. The deadline is May 21.

City and police representatives agreed base pay is the top priority in ongoing bargaining, with both sides asking for clearer costing assumptions and spreadsheets to reconcile total annual impacts.

Department of Law Civil Division Director Rachel Witty told the House Finance Committee that labor-relations duties moved under Administrative Order 356, staff have been rebuilt (a new manager and four analysts), and departments were asked to resubmit letters of agreement after a June 2025 reset to improve fiscal tracking.

At a June 24 special meeting, the Levittown Board of Education approved a CSEA contract proposal and a resolution naming Covert as the district's armed security vendor; additional routine budget transfers were also approved. A public speaker praised the negotiated contract and thanked board members and administration.

City negotiators described a multi‑unit bargaining process and offered a phased reduction of PEPRA pension contributions over six years; SEIU members and many city employees urged faster correction and pressed for cost‑of‑living increases and protections for part‑time recreation workers.

Trustees approved a resolution authorizing the superintendent to take steps to keep schools open if a strike occurs, including hiring substitutes and contracting services; board members said the measure is precautionary while unions and community urged renewed bargaining.

At a Ventura Unified board meeting, dozens of public commenters pressed trustees to return to the bargaining table over health‑benefit proposals and pay, warning a strike could hit classrooms if leaders don’t act. Speakers cited $20 million in new projected state revenue and described heavy stress on staff and paraeducators.

At a Sept. 8 special meeting the San Ramon City Council met in closed session under Government Code 54957.6 to receive direction from negotiators on a grievance by SEIU and the Police Officers Association over retirement contributions; the council reported it gave direction to staff negotiators and had no reportable action.

The district said it must know ratification status before Oct. 1 to comply with DOE guidance and avoid filing for impasse; union negotiators said their legal reading differs and they lack capacity to ratify before their internal schedule, and both sides will consult legal counsel.

City negotiators and the firefighters association in Laredo continued bargaining over a proposed five‑year contract, debating headline totals (city: ~$17M over five years; union: up to $22.5–23M), a 4% year‑one raise proposal, phased staffing increases and conversion of paramedic incentive pay.

Staff told the council they built a 13% medical premium increase for 2027 (8% in 2028) and assumed an 8% increase in LNI; personnel costs are roughly 27% of the overall budget and departments were asked to hold to 2025'26 budget levels where possible.

Human Resources presented a tentative three-year collective bargaining agreement covering 43 sheriff’s office employees that would give a 5% raise in 2026 and 4% raises in 2027–28, add a 3% differential for sergeants taking on animal-control and behavioral-health duties, and expand holiday pay and equipment allowances.

At the Aug. 20 special meeting, two longtime Menlo Park employees told the council during public comment to press for a fair, equitable contract with SEIU Local 521 and job protections for temporary staff as medical costs and living expenses rise.

The London School board and Grey-Bruce bus operators have resumed negotiations to address ongoing labor disputes. The talks, which began in late 2025, focus on resolving issues related to wages, working conditions, and operational efficiency. Both parties have expressed willingness to find a mutually beneficial agreement, though challenges remain in balancing budget constraints with employee demands. The negotiations come amid broader discussions about public sector labor relations in Ontario. Key topics include potential salary adjustments, benefits packages, and safety protocols for drivers. Stakeholders emphasize the importance of reaching a resolution to ensure uninterrupted transportation services for students and residents. The process involves multiple rounds of discussions, with representatives from both the school board and bus operators meeting regularly to review proposals and counteroffers. Community leaders have called for transparency in the negotiations, highlighting the impact of the agreement on local education and public services.

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Multiple union leaders told the council negotiators lacked authority and that a tentative firefighter agreement was pulled; they urged immediate ratification and warned of officer attrition.

The council announced and recessed to closed session to consider a city manager evaluation, labor negotiations with several employee groups and attorney briefings on pending litigation, including a claim by Jose Guzman Perez and a case listed as 'Duran v. city of Redox.'

WestJet and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) have reached a tentative agreement to end a strike that disrupted airline operations and left travelers stranded. The agreement, which will be put to a ratification vote by CUPE members, marks the end of a labor dispute that began in January. Flight attendants, representing approximately 4,400 workers, walked off the job after failing to secure better wages and recognition of unpaid ground work. WestJet halted all flights during a busy summer travel weekend, causing significant inconvenience for passengers. The airline’s CEO apologized for the disruption and assured customers that efforts are underway to restore normal operations. While the tentative agreement addresses compensation and work conditions, details on resuming regular schedules remain unclear. The strike follows a similar work stoppage at Air Canada a year earlier, highlighting ongoing challenges in the aviation industry’s labor relations. Both the union’s strike notice and the company’s lockout notice were withdrawn, with flight attendants returning to work. The resolution underscores the importance of labor negotiations in maintaining operational stability for airlines.

El Paso City's CFO told negotiators that adding a 12th pay step and expanded longevity and payout items would be materially expensive—he estimated the 12th step alone could exceed $3 million in impact—leading staff to propose phased implementation and negotiation safeguards.

At its July 21 closed session, the Costa Mesa City Council reviewed labor-negotiation items and existing litigation and approved adding two additional legal cases to the closed-session agenda: Insight Psychology and Addiction v. City of Costa Mesa (Central District) and People of the State of California v. Veil et al. (Orange County Superior Court).

The chair announced labor negotiations with representatives identified in the transcript as 'marroquíes, Smith, Donato and Tim Davis' of the Asociación de Agentes de Policía de Sacramento; one name appears garbled in the record and the chair gave no further details.

The Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates Standing Committee on Finance reviewed a draft multi‑year FY 2028 budget framework, agreed it should be forwarded as a resolution rather than an ordinance, and set a schedule to finalize language and seek administration feedback before targeting Assembly action in early September.