One-day strike hits German transport network
As a one-day strike has brought much of the German transport network to a halt, ...
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By Alex Lennane
The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach could see some congestion over the next two days with truckers on a 48-hr stoppage. The truckers are protesting against companies which illegally classify them as contractors, rather than staff, which results in lower wages. Just 10% of US truckers are employed directly, and they are beginning to see red. The strike is organised by Justice for Port Truck Drivers, and will also affect Savannah, Georgia.
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