labor strikes

Greek protests over train crash flare despite prime minister’s apology | CNN

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Greek protests over train crash flare despite prime minister’s apology | CNN

CNN  —  Fresh protests broke out in Greek on Sunday over a deadly train collision, despite an apology from the prime minister. In a statement, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said “we cannot, will not, and must not hide behind human error,” following the crash, which left 57 people dead. A passenger train carrying more … Read more

Rishi Sunak has had a torrid first 100 days as Britain’s leader. But the Conservatives might not be doomed | CNN

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Rishi Sunak has had a torrid first 100 days as Britain’s leader. But the Conservatives might not be doomed | CNN

London CNN  —  Earlier this week, Rishi Sunak celebrated his first 100 days as prime minister of the United Kingdom. In some sense, the fact Sunak was able to reach this milestone at all was reason enough to celebrate. When he took over from his predecessor Liz Truss last autumn she had only managed 49 … Read more

Britain hit by biggest day of strikes in a decade as pay disputes escalate | CNN Business

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Britain hit by biggest day of strikes in a decade as pay disputes escalate | CNN Business

London CNN  —  As many as half a million workers are striking across Britain on Wednesday, closing schools, canceling university lectures and bringing most of the rail network to a standstill in what unions say will be the biggest single day of walkouts in more than a decade. Teachers, university staff, train drivers and civil … Read more

Striking French workers lead 1 million people in protest over plans to raise retirement age | CNN Business

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Striking French workers lead 1 million people in protest over plans to raise retirement age | CNN Business

Paris/London CNN  —  Strikes disrupted train services, flights, schools and businesses in France on Thursday as more than one million people protested against the government’s plans to raise the retirement age for most workers. Protests in major French cities, including Paris, Marseille, Toulouse, Nantes and Nice, brought many transport services to a standstill. The Eiffel … Read more

French workers can retire much younger than most. That’s about to change | CNN Business

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French workers can retire much younger than most. That’s about to change | CNN Business

London/Paris CNN  —  The French government is planning to raise the official retirement age by two years as part of a long-delayed reform to the country’s pension system that prompted labor unions to call for nationwide strikes next week. New legislation will require French citizens to work until 64, from 62 currently, to qualify for … Read more

Britain is being hit by a wave of strikes. Why have things got so bad? | CNN

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Britain is being hit by a wave of strikes. Why have things got so bad? | CNN

London CNN  —  Another day, another round of strikes in Britain. As the Christmas holidays approach, railway workers have brought the transport network to a standstill. Border Force staff are preparing to walk out. Postal workers, bus drivers and civil servants are either in the middle of strike action or threatening to strike. This week, … Read more