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[Breaking News]Japanese Trade Union Confederation President Yoshino

TOKYO, Japan, March 24 Kyodo - Japanese Trade Union Confederation President Tomoko Yoshino speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on March 23, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Japan foreign minister in France

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi (front, R) holds talks with European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas (front, L) in Cernay-la-Ville near Paris on March 26, 2026.

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Roundtable Discussion Between the Japan Association of Corporate Executives and the Japanese Trade Union Confederation

A meeting between the Japan Association of Corporate Executives and the Japanese Trade Union Confederation. The photo shows Akio Yamaguchi, Representative Director of the Japan Association of Corporate Executives.=March 25,2026,Tokyo

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Roundtable Discussion Between the Japan Association of Corporate Executives and the Japanese Trade Union Confederation

A meeting between the Japan Association of Corporate Executives and the Japanese Trade Union Confederation. The photo shows Tomoko Yoshino, President of the Japanese Trade Union Confederation.=March 25,2026,Tokyo

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Roundtable Discussion Between the Japan Association of Corporate Executives and the Japanese Trade Union Confederation

A meeting between the Japan Association of Corporate Executives and the Japanese Trade Union Confederation. The photo shows Tomoko Yoshino, President of the Japanese Trade Union Confederation (second from the left in the front row at the back).=March 25,2026,Tokyo

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Roundtable Discussion Between the Japan Association of Corporate Executives and the Japanese Trade Union Confederation

A meeting between the Japan Association of Corporate Executives and the Japanese Trade Union Confederation. The photo shows Akio Yamaguchi, Representative Director of the Japan Association of Corporate Executives (second from the left).=March 25,2026,Tokyo

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Roundtable Discussion Between the Japan Association of Corporate Executives and the Japanese Trade Union Confederation

A meeting between the Japan Association of Corporate Executives and the Japanese Trade Union Confederation. The photo shows Tomoko Yoshino, President of the Japanese Trade Union Confederation (in the foreground).=March 25,2026,Tokyo

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Roundtable Discussion Between the Japan Association of Corporate Executives and the Japanese Trade Union Confederation

A meeting between the Japan Association of Corporate Executives and the Japanese Trade Union Confederation. The photo shows Akio Yamaguchi, Representative Director of the Japan Association of Corporate Executives (third from the right in the back row).=March 25,2026,Tokyo

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Top-Level Meeting Between the National Federation of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Associations and the Japanese Trade Union Confederation

A meeting between the National Federation of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises and the Japanese Trade Union Confederation. The photo shows Hiroshi Mori, Chairman of the National Federation of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises.=March 19,2026,Tokyo

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Top-Level Meeting Between the National Federation of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Associations and the Japanese Trade Union Confederation

A meeting between the National Federation of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises and the Japanese Trade Union Confederation (RENGO). The photo shows from left: Tomoko Yoshino, President of RENGO, and Hiroshi Mori, President of the National Federation of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises.=March 19,2026,Tokyo

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Top-Level Meeting Between the National Federation of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Associations and the Japanese Trade Union Confederation

A meeting between the National Federation of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises and the Japanese Trade Union Confederation. The photo shows the meeting in progress.=March 19,2026,Tokyo

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Top-Level Meeting Between the National Federation of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Associations and the Japanese Trade Union Confederation

A meeting between the National Federation of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises and the Japanese Trade Union Confederation (RENGO). The photo shows RENGO President Tomoko Yoshino.=March 19,2026,Tokyo

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Japanese Trade Union Confederation President Yoshino

Japanese Trade Union Confederation President Tomoko Yoshino speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on March 23, 2026.

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Japanese Trade Union Confederation President Yoshino

Japanese Trade Union Confederation President Tomoko Yoshino attends a press conference in Tokyo on March 23, 2026.

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Japanese Trade Union Confederation President Yoshino

Japanese Trade Union Confederation President Tomoko Yoshino speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on March 23, 2026.

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Spain: Catalan Teachers Strike on Fourth Day, Demanding Labor Improvements

Thousands of teachers took to the streets across Catalonia, including Girona, Sabadell, Mataró, and Granollers, on Thursday, March 19, on the fourth day of a strike as educators demanded better pay, reduced class sizes, and more support staff. A full Catalonia-wide strike was set to follow on Friday, with even greater turnout expected.

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UK: Major Fire Shuts Down Glasgow Central Station, Causing Widespread Travel Chaos 2

A massive fire broke out on Sunday, March 8, 2026, near Glasgow Central Station. The blaze started in a vape shop on Union Street before spreading rapidly through the Victorian-era Union Corner building, causing it to partially collapse. Over 60 firefighters were deployed to tackle the blaze, and all rail services were immediately suspended. Glasgow Central remained closed until further notice, with National Rail stating there was "no estimate on when the station will reopen," causing widespread cancellations across Scotland and beyond. No casualties were reported.

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UK: Major Fire Shuts Down Glasgow Central Station, Causing Widespread Travel Chaos

A massive fire broke out on Sunday, March 8, 2026, near Glasgow Central Station. The blaze started in a vape shop on Union Street before spreading rapidly through the Victorian-era Union Corner building, causing it to partially collapse. Over 60 firefighters were deployed to tackle the blaze, and all rail services were immediately suspended. Glasgow Central remained closed until further notice, with National Rail stating there was "no estimate on when the station will reopen," causing widespread cancellations across Scotland and beyond. No casualties were reported.

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Union Tool signboard and logo

Union Tool signboard and logo=February 17,2026,Tokyo

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Exterior of Union Tool

Exterior of Union Tool=February 17,2026,Tokyo

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Union Tool signboard and logo

Union Tool signboard and logo=February 17,2026,Tokyo

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Union Tool signboard and logo

Union Tool signboard and logo=February 17,2026,Tokyo

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Spring wage talks

Japanese Trade Union Confederation President Tomoko Yoshino speaks during an interview in Tokyo on Jan. 21, 2026, ahead of spring wage negotiations with the management.

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Spring wage talks

Japanese Trade Union Confederation President Tomoko Yoshino speaks during an interview in Tokyo on Jan. 21, 2026, ahead of spring wage negotiations with the management.

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Rally protesting Washington Post layoffs

A Washington Post journalist (C) delivers a speech as union members and supporters gather at a rally outside The Washington Post headquarters in Washington, on Feb. 5, 2026, to protest a mass layoff.

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Rally protesting Washington Post layoffs

Union members and supporters gather at a rally outside The Washington Post headquarters in Washington on Feb. 5, 2026, to protest a mass layoff.

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Labor-management forum in Tokyo

Japanese Trade Union Confederation President Tomoko Yoshino addresses a labor-management forum hosted by the Japan Business Federation in Tokyo on Jan. 30, 2026.

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Labor-management forum in Tokyo

Japanese Trade Union Confederation President Tomoko Yoshino addresses a labor-management forum hosted by the Japan Business Federation in Tokyo on Jan. 30, 2026.

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Labor-management forum in Tokyo

Japanese Trade Union Confederation President Tomoko Yoshino addresses a labor-management forum hosted by the Japan Business Federation in Tokyo on Jan. 30, 2026.

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Annual spring wage talks in Japan

Japanese Trade Union Confederation President Tomoko Yoshino (R) speaks during a meeting in Tokyo with the Japan Business Federation on Jan. 27, 2026, as the year's spring wage negotiations effectively begin.

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Annual spring wage talks in Japan

Combined photo shows Japan Business Federation Chairman Yoshinobu Tsutsui (L) and Japanese Trade Union Confederation President Tomoko Yoshino holding talks in Tokyo on Jan. 27, 2026, effectively starting the year's spring wage negotiations.

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Annual spring wage talks in Japan

Japan Business Federation Chairman Yoshinobu Tsutsui speaks to the press after a meeting in Tokyo with the Japanese Trade Union Confederation on Jan. 27, 2026, as the year's spring wage negotiations effectively begin.

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Annual spring wage talks in Japan

Japanese Trade Union Confederation President Tomoko Yoshino meets the press after a meeting with the Japan Business Federation in Tokyo on Jan. 27, 2026, as the year's spring wage negotiations effectively begin.

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Annual spring wage talks in Japan

Officials of the Japanese Trade Union Confederation and the Japan Business Federation hold a meeting in Tokyo on Jan. 27, 2026, as the year's spring wage negotiations effectively begin.

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Annual spring wage talks in Japan

Officials of the Japanese Trade Union Confederation and the Japan Business Federation hold a meeting in Tokyo on Jan. 27, 2026, as the year's spring wage negotiations effectively begin.

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Annual spring wage talks in Japan

Japan Business Federation Chairman Yoshinobu Tsutsui (L) speaks during a meeting in Tokyo with the Japanese Trade Union Confederation on Jan. 27, 2026, as the year's spring wage negotiations effectively begin.

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Annual spring wage talks in Japan

Japan Business Federation Chairman Yoshinobu Tsutsui (L) speaks during a meeting in Tokyo with the Japanese Trade Union Confederation on Jan. 27, 2026, as the year's spring wage negotiations effectively begin.

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Union signboard and logo

Union signboard and logo=January 21,2026,Tokyo

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Union signboard and logo

Union signboard and logo=January 21,2026,Tokyo

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Union signboard and logo

Union signboard and logo=January 21,2026,Tokyo

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Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Thousands of angry farmers protest against the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur. Gathered in front of the European Parliament, they await the vote of MEPs. In attendance are MEPs, politicians and leaders of agricultural organizations. January 20, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Thousands of angry farmers protest against the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur. Gathered in front of the European Parliament, they await the vote of MEPs. In attendance are MEPs, politicians and leaders of agricultural organizations. January 20, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Thousands of angry farmers protest against the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur. Gathered in front of the European Parliament, they await the vote of MEPs. In attendance are MEPs, politicians and leaders of agricultural organizations. January 20, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Manon Aubry - Thousands of angry farmers protest against the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur. Gathered in front of the European Parliament, they await the vote of MEPs. In attendance are MEPs, politicians and leaders of agricultural organizations. January 20, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Thousands of angry farmers protest against the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur. Gathered in front of the European Parliament, they await the vote of MEPs. In attendance are MEPs, politicians and leaders of agricultural organizations. January 20, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Thousands of angry farmers protest against the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur. Gathered in front of the European Parliament, they await the vote of MEPs. In attendance are MEPs, politicians and leaders of agricultural organizations. January 20, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Thousands of angry farmers protest against the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur. Gathered in front of the European Parliament, they await the vote of MEPs. In attendance are MEPs, politicians and leaders of agricultural organizations. January 20, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Thousands of angry farmers protest against the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur. Gathered in front of the European Parliament, they await the vote of MEPs. In attendance are MEPs, politicians and leaders of agricultural organizations. January 20, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Thousands of angry farmers protest against the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur. Gathered in front of the European Parliament, they await the vote of MEPs. In attendance are MEPs, politicians and leaders of agricultural organizations. January 20, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Thousands of angry farmers protest against the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur. Gathered in front of the European Parliament, they await the vote of MEPs. In attendance are MEPs, politicians and leaders of agricultural organizations. January 20, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM