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Germany Comes to a Standstill During 24-Hour Nationwide Strike

HeadlineMar 27, 2023

In Germany, transportation is at a standstill as workers nationwide hold a 24-hour “mega-strike.” Union leaders say pay raises are a “matter of survival” for workers amid soaring inflation. It’s the latest mass action led by unions in Europe as people struggle with mounting food and energy costs.

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