Workers at the Louvre Museum have decided to go on strike. They are unhappy about their working conditions, higher ticket prices for visitors from outside Europe, and security problems. The recent theft of the Crown Jewels in broad daylight showed just how bad the security issues are. The unions say
Governments around the world are facing a tough situation. They owe a lot of money. This is making them think about new ways to get funds. One idea is to use the wealth of private individuals. Economists are talking about this a lot. They say that governments might offer special deals. For example,
Workers at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry are gearing up for a strike. This comes after more than two years of negotiations for their first contract. The union, AFSCME, represents over 120 employees in guest experience, operations, and education. They are pushing for better wages and ben
Government shutdowns happen. The news makes it sound like the end of the world. But is it really? People still go about their daily lives. Families take care of their kids. Workers go to their jobs. Musicians play music. Life doesn't stop just because the government isn't functioning. The media lov
Governments worldwide are in a bit of a pickle. They've been spending more than they earn, and the debt is piling up. This isn't new, but it's getting worse. Before the pandemic, global debt was already high, but now it's even higher. And it's not slowing down. Five years ago, when the pandemic hit
Workers at a big tech company recently lost their jobs after a bold move. They entered an executive's office to make a statement. This happened at Microsoft's headquarters in Redmond, Washington. Two employees, Riki Fameli and Anna Hattle, were part of a group called No Azure for Apartheid. They wan
Workers at Boeing's fighter jet plants have walked off the job. This is not the first time. It happened less than a year after Boeing gave raises to end another strike. Around 3, 200 workers from three plants in Missouri and Illinois said no to a new contract. They want better pay and working condit
Workers at Boeing's St. Louis plant have made their voices heard. They've said no to the latest contract offer. The vote was clear. Over 80% of the union members rejected the deal. The offer promised a 20% pay raise over four years. But the workers wanted more. They feel their hard work isn't being
Workers in Macao's tourism industry are often at the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is because they are frequently exposed to large crowds from various places. This makes them a high-risk group. So, it is crucial to understand when and why they might choose to get vaccinated. A rec
Workers in Wisconsin face a significant but often overlooked danger during the cold months: snow and ice. These winter hazards lead to slips, trips, and falls, which can result in serious injuries or even death. Despite the risks, there hasn't been much study on how often these incidents happen or w
