Global Climate Strike begins: what are your rights for joining the workplace walkout?

Global walkout kicks off with hundreds of thousands of protesters expected across the world in more than 4,000 locations

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Activist groups such as Extinction Rebellion have helped the phrase “climate strike” enter mainstream lexicon
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Millions of people around the world – the majority children and teenagers – are expected to go on strike today to protest against to demand climate action from governments, businesses and world leaders.

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