Update #5: After two days of negotiating, TPG unions and directives came to a “protocol of understanding” that prevented the strike announced for 4 December. “The important thing is that there won’t be any layoffs,” said Valérie Solano, SEV Director. GENEVA, Switzerland – The TPG workers’ labour dispute with the Geneva State Council continues to escalate, after…
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The Ugly Reaction to the TPG Strike: Francophobia and Temporary Amnesia
Read here about the second strike planned for 4 December. GENEVA, Switzerland – Since the Geneva Transport Workers Union (SEV) voted in favor of going on strike, Francophobia – blaming French commuters – has reared its ugly head, helped along by a case of convenient temporary amnesia.
Get Ready: Geneva Bus Drivers to Strike Over Layoffs-Update 4
Read here about the second strike planned for 4 December. Updated 19 November at 17:15 The first strike to hit the Geneva public transportation since 1987 is still in full force at this hour.
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