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Labor news — August 1, 2026

Publications tagged with Labor published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

15 publications

  1. PoliticsNorth AmericaLaborBudget

    Gustavo Petro's Government Proposes 'Living Wage' Law Amidst Minimum Wage Dispute

    The government of Gustavo Petro has presented a bill to establish the concept of 'living wage' as the basis for setting the minimum wage in Colombia. This move comes amidst a legal dispute over the 23.7% increase decreed for 2026, which remains in effect while the Council of State decides its legality. Experts warn that the legislative initiative could generate more legal conflicts if the concept is not clearly defined. The bill will be debated by the new Congress and the incoming government of Abelardo de la Espriella.
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  2. BusinessLaborBudgetCorp Gov

    Peru's New Government Proposes Labor Reforms and Minimum Wage Increase

    The Confederation of Private Enterprise of Peru (Confiep) has proposed making labor regulations more flexible to promote formal employment, which currently stands at around 30%. President Jorge Zapata of Confiep supports the government's request for legislative faculties to implement measures against urban insecurity, the El Niño phenomenon, and economic reactivation. He proposes reviewing current labor regulations to encourage formalization and debated in the National Council of Labor aspects such as labor excess costs, the number of holidays, and other factors affecting formal employment generation. The government plans to increase the minimum vital remuneration to S/1,300, accompanied by a compensatory bonus for micro and small businesses. Minister of Labor Juan Sheput defends the measure, stating it's part of a coordinated effort with the Ministry of Economy and Finance.
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  3. SocietyLocal GovAsiaLaborBudget

    Bank of Canada Defends Use of Replacement Workers During Strike

    The Bank of Canada's governor, Tiff Macklem, is defending the central bank's use of replacement workers during a strike involving security officers. The Canada Industrial Relations Board ruled that the bank contravened the Canada Labour Code by using contractors from Pinkerton Consulting & Investigations and Garda Canada Security Corporation during the strike. Macklem argues that exceptions to the rules allow the use of replacement workers when necessary to prevent threats to life, health, or safety or to prevent destruction or serious damage to property.
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  5. WorldMiddle EastLaborCorp Gov

    Colombia's Unemployment Rate Falls to 8.0% in June

    The unemployment rate in Colombia decreased to 8.0% in June 2026, a 0.5 percentage point drop from the same period in 2025. This marks the lowest unemployment rate since November 2025. The job creation was led by the accommodation, construction, and transportation sectors. The employment rate increased to 59.4%, while the informal employment rate remained at 55.1%. The male unemployment rate was 6.6%, and for women, it was 9.9%.
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  7. BusinessLaborInequalityTrade

    Consumer Confidence Rises in July

    Consumer confidence in Italy increased in July, according to Istat. The consumer confidence index rose from 92.4 to 94.2 points, driven by improved economic sentiment and future expectations. Business confidence also increased, with manufacturing, services, and retail trade sectors showing improvements. The University of Michigan's consumer confidence index final value for July was higher than expected at 55.2, with consumers' inflation expectations at 4.2% for the next year and 3.3% for the next five years.
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  10. U.S.LaborBudget

    U.S. Jobless Claims Drop Below Expectations

    The U.S. Labor Department reported that new jobless claims last week were 197,000, lower than market expectations and an increase of 9,000 from the previous week. The four-week moving average was approximately 203,000, a decrease of 5,000. The number of people continuing to receive jobless benefits as of July 18 was 178.2 million, below market expectations and a decrease of 7,000 from the previous week.
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  13. SocietyLaborInequalityBudgetFraud

    Exposed: Company's Harsh Labor Practices and ID Theft Scams

    A company has been exposed for its harsh labor practices during a move, including excessive work hours, arbitrary fines, and physical abuse. Meanwhile, a series of posts expose a 'Financial God' from Hunan, who buys and sells IDs, scams victims into working for him in Cambodia, and takes a 20% cut of their wages. The victims are often registered business owners in China, tricked into going to Cambodia under false pretenses.
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