Wage Policy Push: Fiji’s employers group (FCEF) is urging a transparent, evidence-based wage-setting framework before the government reviews the national minimum wage and sectoral minimums, arguing past increases lacked clear criteria and tripartite input. Gig Work Rights: California’s gig workers union was certified to bargain for Uber and Lyft drivers, adding pressure for clearer pay floors and fair deactivation processes across the rideshare economy. Immigration Enforcement Scrutiny: A whistleblower-linked report says ICE rushed to hire 12,000 agents with big bonuses, then quietly started firing them—raising concerns about rushed screening and workplace readiness. Security & Jobs: Europol-backed action helped dismantle an ’Ndrangheta-linked cocaine pipeline in Brazil, with arrests and asset seizures that could ripple into regional labor and compliance needs. Energy Infrastructure: Argentina’s TGN approved a USD 2.2B gas pipeline plan to move more Vaca Muerta output toward central and northern regions, targeting new capacity and reduced fuel imports. Labor Market Watch: Argentina’s unemployment hit 7.9%, the highest since 2021, signaling tougher conditions for hiring and workforce planning.