The walkout by federal public servants was spurred by inflation and the government’s return-to-office program.
Tag: Strikes
Canada’s Federal Workers Strike, Disrupting Government Services
The largest public sector union in Canada went on strike on Wednesday over wages and return to office rules, causing delays to border crossings and passport and income tax services.
Macron’s Plan to Increase the Retirement Age Clears Key Legal Test
A constitutional council reviewing President Emmanuel Macron’s law upheld an increase in the retirement age, but struck down some sections. Anger over the plan remains high.
Protests Persist in France as Macron’s Pension Law Nears Last Hurdle
A constitutional ruling expected on Friday may be the final legal obstacle for President Emmanuel Macron’s push to increase the retirement age. But the plan hasn’t become any more popular.
French Unions, Still Furious Over Pension Law, Resume Protests
Hundreds of thousands again took to the streets to rally against raising the retirement age, but there were signs that the demonstrations were losing some steam, at least for now.
Israeli Crisis Shows How Protests Can, and Can’t, Force Change
What does it take for a mass movement to translate public anger into political results? Leverage.
Your Tuesday Briefing
A delay in Israel’s plan to overhaul the judiciary.
Transport Workers Go on Strike in Germany
One of the largest public transportation walkouts in decades was intended to give unions leverage as they seek raises to keep pace with rising inflation.
What to Know About Protests Over Israel’s Judiciary Overhaul Plan
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing government contends the Supreme Court has unchecked power, but critics of the proposal say it goes too far.
Israel’s Judiciary Overhaul Plan: What to Know
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing government contends the Supreme Court has unchecked power, but critics of the proposal say it goes too far.