insert_link Business / Economics Strike stops Volkswagen production in Germany Volkswagen assembly lines in Germany have been brought to a standstill after workers launched strike action. VW, Europe's biggest automaker, is facing financial pressures led by falling market share in China. todayDecember 2, 2024 22
insert_link Africa Nigerian workers plan cost-of-living strike Nigerian labour unions will embark on a two-day strike on Tuesday against the spiralling cost of living. According to the BBC, inflation in Africa's largest economy is at almost 30% whilst the local currency, the naira, is rapidly depreciating. Electricity shortages are compounding the hardship. The African Development Bank has warned that conditions are ripe for social unrest. todayFebruary 27, 2024 6