The demonstration occurred on the heels of strikes at oil refineries, adding to a tense political atmosphere.
Tag: Strikes
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French Refineries Strike May Presage a Winter of Discontent for Europe
Bitten by inflation, workers are demanding a greater share of the surging profits of energy giants. It’s the kind of unrest leaders fear as they struggle to keep a united front against Russia.
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Railroads’ Strategy Thrilled Wall Street, but Not Customers and Workers
Freight railways pushed to streamline their operations and improve their profit margins. Critics say the approach left the system stretched thin.
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Railroad Workers Point to Punishing Schedules as Cause of Strike
Employees say the inflexibility of scheduling upended their personal lives. The companies say they maintained service while using fewer resources.
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What We Know About the Railroad Labor Deal
A tentative deal could avert a strike by tens of thousands of rail workers, breaking an impasse in negotiations over sick time and working conditions.