Europeans on strike over rising prices

Due to the high inflation and cost of living caused by Russia's war in Ukraine in Europe, workers in various sectors in the UK, Germany, Spain and the Netherlands have started to strike one after another.

As the sixth month of Russia's invasion of Ukraine has passed, the effects of the war continue to be felt not only in this country but also in Europe. European Union (EU) member states, which are heavily dependent on Russia for energy, are planning how they will spend the coming winter

The crisis is expected to worsen with the opening of schools

The high inflation, the unpreventable high cost of living and the failure to raise the wages of workers to the desired level have led to strikes by laborers in many countries. Experts say that economic problems will become much more palpable in Europe, especially with the opening of schools in September, and that laborers in many countries that have not yet decided to take action or strike will stop work in order to raise their wages.

Many unions went on strike in the UK!

In the UK, labor unions in different sectors have taken collective strike decisions in recent weeks due to insufficient salaries in the face of rising costs and salary increases offered below inflation. In addition to the dispute over salary increases, workers also want to improve working conditions and pension rights. Workers who have called off work include tube workers, bus drivers and UBER drivers, teachers, dockers, criminal lawyers, health workers, cleaners, aviation and postal service workers. Currently, about 1900 employees of Felixstowe, one of the most important ports in the UK for freight transportation, and cleaning workers in Scotland's capital Edinburgh are on strike, while the lack of work in the surrounding area causes troublesome moments. https://twitter.com/gazetesozcu/status/1562735149795934210

Strike in Germany costs 35 million euros

Despite the holiday period in Germany, on July 27, ground staff at Lufthansa went on a warning strike at the call of the Verdi union, demanding a wage increase. Munich and Frankfurt airports, one of the most important airports in the country, could not operate due to the strike and this situation caused very difficult moments. Many flights were canceled and the number of victims exceeded thousands. 134 thousand passengers could not fly and after the strike, which cost about 35 million euros, the Verdi Union and the employer were able to reach an agreement. On the other hand, collective bargaining talks between Lufthansa's Eurowings and the pilots' union Cockpit Union have stalled.

Dutch railway workers on strike

Employees of the Dutch State Railways (NS) decided to strike after their demands for an increase in their salaries were responded negatively. The 24-hour strike, which started in the northern region of the country with the call of the Confederation of Dutch Trade Unions (FNV) and other unions, continues alternately in different regions until August 31.   Follow Global Economic Developments on Social Media! Click here to follow Ieconomy official Facebook account! Click here to follow Ieconomy official Instagram account! Click here to follow Ieconomy official Twitter account!