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World
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International
2/21/2012 7:22:09 PM
As Greece swallows bitter austerity pill, country's two main unions – GSEE and ADEDY – call for protests on Wednesday
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Egypt
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Politics
2/15/2012 9:02:45 PM
Although calls for a three-day strike by political and student movements were ineffective, some believe the effort was not in vain
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Egypt
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Politics
2/12/2012 10:52:42 PM
Across the country student unions from Egypt's main universities marked day two of strike action with protest marches, cinema screenings, debates and lectures
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World
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International
2/11/2012 2:27:58 PM
Spain's two biggest unions, UGT and CCOO, call for mass protests against one-sided labour reforms that might destroy jobs and increase job insecurity
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World
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Region
2/10/2012 3:00:53 PM
Failed negotiations between unions and government to resolve dispute over rights of contracted workers see general strike enter its third days
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World
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International
2/7/2012 2:48:57 PM
Stepping up fight against EU/IMF-imposed 'austerity' measures, Greek labour unions and leftist parties stage general strike as thousands converge on Athens' Syntagma Square
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Books
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1/26/2012 4:22:54 PM
The Egyptian and Tunisian publishers unions held a roundtable recently to discuss the industry's future following decades of autocracy
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Egypt
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Politics
1/22/2012 6:02:12 PM
Trade unions, artists and families of slain protesters among groups planning rallies to coincide with parliament’s first session
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World
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International
1/20/2012 10:48:48 AM
After a lackluster one-day strike, unions in the southern African nation try a longer strike for higher wages
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World
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International
1/16/2012 11:07:15 AM
Goodluck Jonathan announcement that fuel prices will be slashed by around 30 percent comes after talks with unions had failed to resolve the dispute
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World
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International
1/15/2012 6:02:16 PM
Amid no confirmation of when another round of talks between the government and labour leaders will take place, Nigeria's unions press for a second nationwide strike on Monday if no deal over fuel prices is reached before then
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World
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International
1/14/2012 3:08:59 PM
Nigerian unions will meet President Jonathan in a bid the government hopes to bring an end to the crisis that threatened to halt the production of oil in the African country
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World
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International
1/13/2012 5:45:51 PM
Nigerian unions temporarily suspend national strike for 2 days to allow protesters to resupply, prepare for fresh labour actions
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World
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International
12/17/2011 2:28:19 PM
Greek unions warns that the number of jobless will exceed 20 percent next year because of the recession and public sector cutbacks demanded by the country's creditors, the European Union and the International Monetary Fund
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World
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International
12/15/2011 2:48:07 PM
The Italian parliament will hold a confidence vote concerning PM Mario Monti’s austerity measures based on the government’s request amid fears of ‘social explosion’ and unions’ calls for more protests
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Business
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Economy
12/12/2011 12:41:26 PM
Three-hour stoppage comes after last-ditch talks between the prime minister and leaders of the three main unions fail to reach an agreement on austerity measures
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Egypt
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Politics
12/10/2011 5:47:53 PM
Independent Federation of Trade Unions to demonstrate demanding approval of Syndicate Freedom Law
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World
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International
12/1/2011 3:46:27 PM
Unions march into the streets of Greece to protest against the government's austerity policies, for PM Lucas Papademos promised the EU and the IMF to implement such "tough measures" after the second bailout package
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World
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International
12/1/2011 10:36:14 AM
Two million public sector workers join public strike in England, hailing it as a great success, while the government dismisses the numbers and dubs it a "damp squib"
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World
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International
11/30/2011 1:12:04 PM
Greece's new government faces its first labour challenge with unions set to hit the street against a fresh round of austerity cuts tied to European loans that are keeping the country on its feet
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