Indebted workers, facing brutal working conditions, are pushed to get hysterectomies as a treatment for routine ailments. Sugar mills disclaim responsibility.
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5 Takeaways From an Investigation Into Hysterectomies in India’s Sugar Industry
Indebted workers, facing brutal working conditions, are pushed to get hysterectomies as a treatment for routine ailments. Sugar mills disclaim responsibility.
‘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.
Portugal Had Little Appetite for the Far Right, Until Chega
Memories of dictatorship are fading. Dissatisfaction is mounting. It was a ripe moment for the Chega party to appeal to voter frustrations.
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.
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.
Under Argentina’s New President, Fuel Is Up 60%, and Diaper Prices Have Doubled
Javier Milei warned that things would get worse before they got better. Now Argentines are living it.
Wage Hike Fails to Appease Protesting Garment Workers in Bangladesh
Unions in Bangladesh say a proposed wage increase falls short after a weekend of violent protests.
Women in Iceland Go on Strike Against Gender Inequality
Organizers urged women and nonbinary people to stop all work on Tuesday. Even the prime minister said she would take part.
Bill Ford Says U.A.W. Strike Is Helping Tesla and Toyota
Mr. Ford, the executive chairman of Ford Motor, said nonunion automakers would make gains against Michigan automakers because of strikes by the United Automobile Workers union.