Railroad workers have reached a new tentative union contract with rail companies, averting a potential strike set to start on Friday that could have shut down rail service across the United States. The deal, which has yet to be released in writing and ratified by union members, is said to grant one paid sick day to workers, allow workers to attend medical appointments without being subject to attendance policies, and give a “semblance of a schedule” to rail workers, who are currently on call to work 24/7.
Economics
Eurostat – EU Recession: 17.4% of EU households have difficulty making ends meet
41.6% of households in the EU had at least some difficulty making ends meet in 2024. Wait for the 2025 figures as there should be quite a jump. Read Article HERE
EU politics
Carles Puigdemont: This is not just about Catalonia. This is about democracy itself
In keeping with our coverage of Catalan independence we are featuring information that is not being provided by most mainstream media Read here
Climate Crisis
The Guardian: BBC’s London HQ put on lockdown over climate change protest
Extinction Rebellion group calls for environment to be made ‘top editorial issue’ Read here
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