TV and movie writers want more money, but Hollywood companies say the demands ignore economic realities. The deadline to sort out those differences is approaching.
Tag: Strikes
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Los Angeles Schools Close as Workers Begin Three-Day Strike
The work stoppage began early Tuesday morning with a picket line at a district bus yard.
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Los Angeles Faces School Shutdown as Workers Prepare to Strike
The nation’s second-largest school district is planning to cancel classes starting Tuesday, while thousands of employees press demands for higher pay.
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Protests Resume in France After Macron Pushes Through Pension Bill
After President Emmanuel Macron pushed his unpopular pension bill through Parliament without a vote, demonstrations about the changes broke out again.
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France Holds Its Breath Over Tense Pension Vote After Large Protests
In a test for President Emmanuel Macron’s political goals, lawmakers will decide on his proposal to raise the retirement age for most workers by two years, to 64.