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Source: Union for 45,000 US dockworkers agree to suspend strike until Jan. 15 to provide time to negotiate new contract

I must admit, seeing the news about the Union for 45,000 US dockworkers agreeing to suspend their strike until Jan. 15 to provide time to negotiate a new contract came as a relief. With the recent influx of panic buying and hoarding due to fears of a potential strike, it’s reassuring to know that a resolution is in the works. The fact that this decision removes unnecessary variables and suffering from the equation is truly a breath of fresh air. It also avoids the optics of politics and keeps the issue in the business arena, ensuring that paychecks will continue to come in for the workers who rely on them.… Continue reading

Argentina General strike: Milei to face first great challenge against reform push

Argentina General Strike: Milei Faces First Great Challenge Against Reform Push

It’s always intriguing to observe how Argentina navigates its political landscape. The country seems to be in a perpetual state of uncertainty, with leaders constantly changing and ongoing economic struggles. The recent general strike led by powerful union leaders against President Milei’s reform push is yet another chapter in Argentina’s chaotic political narrative.

Strikes in Argentina have long been dominated by mafia-like syndicates, with leaders who have been in power for decades and have amassed great wealth. It is disheartening to see these leaders, who have been involved in corruption scandals, suddenly remember the plight of the poor and the need for reform.… Continue reading