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France

French police to protest better working conditions

First, it was the gilet jaunes (yellow vest) protest. Now, it's the blue vest's turn. After weeks of violent protests across France, French police say they're at a breaking point and need better working conditions and pay

Spain

Catalan separatists demonstrate against return of Spanish police rally in Barcelona

Separatists claim intimidation and provocation from police who are engaged in a pay dispute with Madrid.

Russia

Putin softens pension reforms

Russia's President Putin has softened his pension reforms after protests from unions who claim many people will not live long enough to see retirement

Italy

Ryanair reaches first collective labour agreement

Strike-hit Ryanair has reportedly reached an agreement with the Italian union ANPAC and the company hopes to reach similar deals with flight crew in other countries

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World News

Euroviews. Workers' rights in the digital age | View

From automation to online platforms, the digital economy is changing the way we work.

Jordan

Some Jordanian unions hit pause on strikes, but people still angry

Tax rises add unbearable pressure on people already feeling the pinch, and a change of prime minister has done nothing to calm nationwide street protests.

World News

French government "won't listen" says leader of CGT union

Euronews spoke to Philippe Martinez, the leader of one of France's largest unions, the CGT. Thousands of public sector workers have been protesting against President Macron's economic reform

France

Industrial action strikes southern France city of Lyon

Train drivers and university students have marched through Lyon to protest against government proposals which they believe will disadvantage workers and students.

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Train strike causes travel chaos in France

National rail company strike has severely disrupted transport across the country

France

French public sector sets collision course with Macron with strikes

Protesters are challenging the French president's economic reform plans

Ireland

Ryanair to recognise pilot unions in historic move to stop strike

The low-cost Irish carrier is to hold talks with pilot unions amid strike threats in several countries ahead of Christmas.

France

French public sector unions in first united strike in 10 years

For the first time in 10 years all of France's public sector unions have brought their members out on strike.

France

Macron signs 5 decrees to overhaul French labour laws

President Macron has signed 5 decrees overhauling French labour laws, the first major economic reforms since he came to power

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Rome: protesters call for changes to pay

'Respect!' chant protesters in Rome as they call for changes to pay for occasional work.

France

May Day clashes in Paris as tense election looms

Clashes marr May Day march in Paris

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French firefighters protest against budget cuts

Members of seven firefighters’ unions demonstrated in Paris to protest against a cutback in resources and to denounce their working conditions.

Italy

How to survive the Italian airport strikes

Passengers flying out of major Italian airports and some European cities, face cancellations and delays.

Business Series

Germany encouraged, UK worried over Opel-Vauxhall sale to PSA

A report PSA would continue operating all Opel's German production sites if it buys Opel-Vauxhall has UK union officials worried.

Economy

Could China replace US in Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal?

Efforts are underway to salvage the TPP trade pact after the US pulled out and some are envisaging Beijing as a new partner.

Economy

Call for Muslim Christmas bonus cut sparks outrage in Austria

A trade union linked to the far-right FPO in Austria faces criticism for social media post targeting Christmas bonus for Muslims.