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
DeStatis – Germany: Real earnings down 4.1% in 2022 year on year
Real earnings down for the third consecutive year in 2022. German workers once again supporting German mercantlism by accepting wage cuts. Read Here
EU politics
France 24: Swedish PM Magdalena Andersson resigns after far-right election win
Liberal Democracy is losing its grip in Europe as its neo-liberal policies savage Europe. Read Here
Austerity
Bill Mitchell: The IMF is all at sea, stuck in its ways, and sending conflicting signals
This has been going on for a couple of years now and seems to be increasing: the IMF presents enlightened policy papers and its leaders make progressive sounds – but all remains the same. Read […]
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