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The union represents some 340,000 workers at UPS, the largest US package delivery company. The United States is experiencing a rise in strikes and work stoppages espite low union…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280183
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The GND calls for massive changes to the US economy, environment and social policy to make the country fully ‘green compliant’. The March 26 rejection of a GND resolution before…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB242988
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The move is part of a trade offensive by President Luis Lacalle Pou, who has instructed the foreign ministry to explore possible FTAs with other countries as well. In a region…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB264429
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Outlook for the Dutch government.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB250142
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The potato ban is one of several issues in which, when seen from Ottawa, US policy looks less neighbourly that many in the United States might assume. Although Prime Minister…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB266254
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The quick return to work forestalls direct government intervention but also underlines how vulnerable the Canadian economy is to transport disruption. Both the agricultural and…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB268311
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Even in a country used to trucking strikes, the latest industrial action had a dramatic impact. As roadblocks profoundly disrupted supply chains across the economy, petrol…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB234144
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Argentina's soya crop harvest is expected to yield a record 58.0 million tonnes -- up 8.6% from the 53.4 million tonnes recorded in 2013-14. However, soya prices are currently…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB198505
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Another field, Chouech Essaida, has been shut since February 28 because of labour unrest. Demonstrations extend beyond the oil and gas sector. Months of protests across Tunisia…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB220751
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Mexican export growth.