The cooperative she founded has helped millions of women who had never before had a safety net. “They were,” she said, “the poorest among the poor.”
Tag: Wages and Salaries
As Dollar Strengthens, U.S. Students in Europe Feel the Benefits
The pound and the euro are trading at decades-long lows against the dollar. For American students abroad, that has made weekend trips, dinners and theater tickets (somewhat) less of a splurge.
Bread Prices Skyrocket as Inflation Grips Europe
The elevated costs of flour, nuts, eggs and even electricity are forcing bakers to increase their prices and cut their production.
Tens of Thousands March in Paris to Protest Rising Living Costs
The demonstration occurred on the heels of strikes at oil refineries, adding to a tense political atmosphere.
Macron the Disrupter Seeks Direction
He wants to lead a united Europe to independence. But the world has changed on him.
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.
Striking Defense Lawyers in U.K. Agree to Return to Work
The government will increase legal aid fees by 15 percent for new and existing cases, ending a weekslong walkout.
U.K.’s Young Hobbled by Inflation
Sharp price spikes are forcing the country’s young to move back in with family and worry about finances just as many were hoping to move past the pandemic.
What You Need to Know About the Elections in Italy
The elections could produce the first government led by a woman and by a hard-right party with post-Fascist roots.
U.K. Train Strikes Bring More Summer Disruptions
Travelers resigned themselves to additional days of struggles as workers seeking higher pay walked out, a day after Britain reported its highest inflation rate in decades.