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politics2 years ago

"Argentinian Nationwide Strike Challenges Milei's Far-Right Economic Policies"

Argentinians stage a nationwide strike against President Javier Milei's far-right agenda, which includes controversial economic reforms such as privatizations, spending cuts, and scaling back of workers' rights. The strike, organized by the General Confederation of Labor, saw tens of thousands of demonstrators protesting in major cities against Milei's policies, which have led to a significant devaluation of the peso and soaring inflation. Despite some support for Milei's administration, the strike signals growing opposition to his radical reform program.

labor-relations2 years ago

"German Court Allows Train Drivers' Strike Amid Rail Disruption"

The State Labor Court of Hesse rejected a temporary injunction by Deutsche Bahn, allowing train drivers to proceed with a nationwide strike from Wednesday to Friday. The strike, called by the train drivers' union GDL, will disrupt travel for millions of passengers, with a heavily reduced emergency timetable in place. The union is seeking better wages and a reduction in work hours, while Deutsche Bahn opposes the latter, citing existing staffing challenges.

labor-relations2 years ago

Nigeria's Labour Unions and Government Reach Agreement, Nationwide Strike Suspended for 30 Days

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have suspended the planned nationwide strike for 30 days after reaching agreements with the federal government. The agreements include a wage award of N35,000 for federal government workers, the suspension of VAT on diesel for six months, the provision of high capacity CNG buses for mass transit, and various tax incentive measures. The government also commits to resolving the leadership crises in the NURTW and the issue of outstanding salaries for tertiary education workers. The strike was scheduled to begin on October 3.

labor-relations2 years ago

Nationwide Strike Looms as Labour Unions Reject Meeting with Government

Organised labour has refused to attend a meeting with the federal government aimed at preventing a nationwide strike by workers. The meeting, scheduled for Friday, did not take place as labour leaders failed to show up, prompting a rescheduling for the weekend. The strike, set to begin on October 3, is in protest of the removal of fuel subsidies and the harsh economic conditions in Nigeria.

travel2 years ago

Transportation chaos in Germany as massive strike looms.

Two of Germany's biggest transport unions have called for a nationwide strike, which is set to be the biggest in 30 years. The strike will affect airports and train stations across the country, with Frankfurt Airport cancelling all flights on Monday and Munich Airport cancelling all passenger flights on Sunday and Monday. German rail operator Deutsche Bahn has announced that no long-distance trains will run on Monday, with numerous trains also being cancelled on Tuesday. The unions are seeking pay raises of 10.5% and 12%, respectively, while employers have offered a total of 5% in two stages plus one-time payments of €2,500.