Decline of Unions Continues, Government Employees Remain Organized
Recent data indicates a continued decline in union membership across most sectors, with government employees being a notable exception where organized labor remains strong.

Argentina Rocked by General Strike Against Milei's Labor Reforms
Argentina is experiencing widespread disruption, including closed shops, canceled flights, and uncollected garbage, as unions stage a 24-hour general strike in protest of President Milei's proposed labor reforms.
Twin Cities Unions Plan Historic Rent Strike Amid Eviction Crisis
Renters in Minnesota's Twin Cities, supported by labor allies, are planning a historic rent strike, described as the largest in over a century, in response to an eviction crisis exacerbated by ICE operations.

SEC Urged to Investigate Apollo Over Epstein Ties
Teachers' unions are calling on the SEC to investigate private equity firm Apollo Global Management regarding its alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein, citing concerns about a lack of candor.

Gender Pay Gap Projected to Persist for Three Decades, Warns TUC
A trade unions group warns that the gender pay gap in the UK will not close for another 30 years, stating that women effectively work for free for 47 days a year.
Lunar New Year Travel Surges in Vietnam, Celebrations Across Southeast Asia
Ho Chi Minh City's Tan Son Nhat International Airport experienced a record surge in passengers ahead of Lunar New Year (Tet), as thousands of overseas Vietnamese return home for emotional reunions. While Tet is Vietnam's biggest festival, many other Southeast Asian countries do not observe it as a public holiday.