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MOROCCO: Government will try to contain labour demands
There have been protracted negotiations following strikes by teachers last year. Concerns over continued disruption to education and possible contagion to other sectors are…
The French government is using its emergency powers to break a two-week strike at five of the country's eight refineries, which has caused fuel shortages nationwide. Union action…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB273321
ISSN: 2633-304X
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However, debilitating strikes, escalating power outages and decrepit infrastructure have marred growth. The government’s slowness in addressing these issues, ruling party…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB273969
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The vote was triggered by opposition parties following the government’s decision to use special constitutional powers to force through controversial pension reforms last week…
FRANCE: Strike action increases risk of instability
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES273051
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JORDAN: Some drivers will continue their strikes
LEBANON: Salary hikes are only a short-term fix
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES278515
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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…
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…