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

31/07/2018

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.

06/06/2018

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

22/05/2018

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.

03/04/2018

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Train strike causes travel chaos in France

National rail company strike has severely disrupted transport across the country

03/04/2018

France

French public sector sets collision course with Macron with strikes

Protesters are challenging the French president's economic reform plans

22/03/2018

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.

15/12/2017

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.

10/10/2017

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

22/09/2017

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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.

17/06/2017

France

May Day clashes in Paris as tense election looms

Clashes marr May Day march in Paris

01/05/2017

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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.

15/03/2017

Italy

How to survive the Italian airport strikes

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

23/02/2017

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.

20/02/2017

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.

24/01/2017

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.

01/12/2016

Belgium

Brussels blocked by massive protest

Thousands of demonstrators who work in Belgium's health and welfare sector are angry about government plans for austerity measures.

24/11/2016

Business Series

Uber loses UK driver employment case

Uber should no longer treat its drivers as self-employed, a British employment tribunal has ruled, dealing a major blow to its business model.

28/10/2016

France

French government pledges €250 million extra funding for French police

It comes after ten days of spontaneous protests by French police following an attack which left two officers badly wounded.

26/10/2016

France

French unions stage last-ditch street protests against new labour law

Unions in France have vowed to keep fighting the country’s new labour law, but admitted on Thursday that dwindling support meant months of street protests were now…

15/09/2016