After their strike last year failed to win the right to work remotely, the unions are challenging a plan calling for three days a week at workplaces.
Tag: Strikes
As South Korea Doctors’ Walkout Drags on, Many Blame President
A walkout by physicians has dragged on for weeks, as they protest a plan by President Yoon Suk Yeol’s government to increase medical school enrollment.
South Korea’s Doctors’ Walkout Spurs Thousands of Complaints
Thousands of interns and residents who stopped working in February are testing the public’s high regard for physicians. But there is also anger at the government.
‘Strike Madness’ Hits Germany While Its Economy Stumbles
A wave of strikes by German workers, feeling the sting of inflation and stagnant growth, is the latest sign of the bleak outlook for Europe’s economic powerhouse.
South Korea to Suspend Licenses of Thousands of Striking Doctors
The drastic step came after weeks of protests from interns and residents opposed to a government plan to increase medical school admissions.
Eiffel Tower Closed by Strike for 4th Day
Unions worry that a fee paid to the city of Paris could cut into the repair budget. But the company that manages the monument said an “ambitious” investment plan would keep the tower in shape.
Why Some South Korean Doctors Have Walked Off the Job
Physicians say the government’s plan to admit more students to medical school ignores the real cause of doctor shortages: harsh conditions and low wages.
Airport Security Screeners in Germany Go on Strike, Grounding Flights
An estimated 200,000 passengers were expected to be affected by the action at 11 major airports, the latest show of labor unrest in the country.
Nationwide Union Strike Tests Milei’s Policies for Argentina
Argentine unions are striking to protest President Javier Milei’s economic policies, which have accelerated inflation. He says they are needed to fix the country.
German Rail Workers Strike Over Pay and Hours
The walkout, over pay and hours, is the most significant in years at the national train operator, which warned of a “massive reduction” in service.