BBCNEWS World Business Report July 6, 2024
germany's public transport network will be at a near stand—still today as two of the country's largest unions strike in an ongoing dispute over pay. workers walked out shortly after midnight for 2h hours. two of the country's largest unions — which are demanding significant pay rises for their workers — want to increase the pressure on employers ahead of another round of negotiations. there'll be all but no trains, planes or ferries in operation after workers walked out, and motorists have been warned that staff who maintain motorways and repair road damage after accidents are ...