Buses and trains out of service: What's happening in Europe - Thousands of workers in Italy and Germany start strikes and protests
Protests and strikes are beginning in the public transport sector in several European countries, signaling a wave of social discontent related to wages, working conditions and increased pressure on public services.
Germany and Italy are the most recent examples: in Germany, tens of thousands of urban transport workers have gone on strike, paralyzing buses, trams and subways in major cities, after negotiations for wage increases and improved working conditions failed.
Unions are demanding higher wages, more stable hours, and better compensation for night and weekend work.
Meanwhile, in Italy, although the protests are not centralized in a single national strike, public transport is being affected by regional strikes and frequent disruptions, especially in urban and regional rail transport.
The demands are similar: wages that do not keep up with the cost of living, staff shortages and increased workload. These developments show that social tension in public services is growing in Europe, as employees demand that rising inflation and the cost of living be reflected in better wages and working conditions.
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