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Publication date: 25 September 2023

Diversifying Gulf economies will spur labour politics

Location:: GULF STATES

As GCC countries push for privatisation, while also nationalising the labour force, the prospect of citizens becoming increasingly willing to resort to strikes cannot be…

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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282174

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Publication date: 16 January 2023

France’s Macron faces serious revolt over pensions

Location:: FRANCE

France's eight trade unions have declared a series of national one-day strikes against the reform starting from January 19. The outcome of the pension reform efforts will likely…

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Publication date: 18 April 2023

French reforms could fuel support for radical parties

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The legislation, which is due to take effect from September 1, will see the French retirement age increase from 62 to 64 while the years of social contributions will increase from…

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Publication date: 13 February 2019

South Africa’s Eskom will hang over Ramaphosa strategy

Location:: SOUTH AFRICA

SOUTH AFRICA: Eskom will hang over Ramaphosa strategy

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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES241829

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Publication date: 14 September 2018

South Africa’s COSATU may struggle to have influence

Location:: SOUTH AFRICA

A squeezed economic climate, growing challenges from rivals and uncertainty over its relationship with the ruling ANC present the federation’s leadership with an existential…

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Publication date: 25 May 2022

Labour protests in Iran will gain momentum

Location:: IRAN

Workers’ protests in Iran have been growing due to the impact of sanctions, economic mismanagement, low and unpaid wages, inflation, increasing poverty levels and corruption. The…

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Publication date: 12 June 2015

Wages and jobs complicate Argentine election outlook

Location:: ARGENTINA

The strike was prompted by unions' rejection of the 27% ceiling the government attempted to impose on wage rises. With this ceiling, real wages will suffer further given existing…

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Publication date: 18 March 2016

Divisive Cambodian union bill will likely be passed

Location:: CAMBODIA

Trade union legislation.

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Publication date: 10 May 2017

Persistent protests threaten Tunisian government

Location:: TUNISIA

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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Publication date: 14 October 2020

Ramaphosa’s government faces social relief dilemmas

Location:: SOUTH AFRICA

The pandemic has sharpened questions about the role of South Africa's extensive social grants system in wider economic policy. In particular, emergency provisions have focused…

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