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March 27, 2023

Germany Comes to a Standstill During 24-Hour Nationwide Strike
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In Germany, transportation is at a standstill as workers nationwide hold
a 24-hour "mega-strike." Union leaders say pay raises are a "matter of
survival" for workers amid soaring inflation. It's the latest mass
action led by unions in Europe as people struggle with mounting food and
energy costs.


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