strikes
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Germany's transportation industry grinds to a halt as workers strike
The Explainer The country's railways and airports are both at a standstill as union members walk off the job
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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'Among Republicans, the lie has won'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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2023: the year of labor strikes
The Explainer Workers from Hollywood to the auto lines walked off the job this year
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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What does 'back to normal' mean for Hollywood now?
The Explainer The longest strike in SAG-AFTRA history is over. What's next?
By Brendan Morrow, The Week US Published
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The actors strike is over. Is Hollywood back in business?
Speed Read SAG-AFTRA tentatively agreed to a new 3-year contract and ended its historic 118-day strike, but not everything's golden in Tinseltown
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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'Are mass shootings really like natural disasters?'
Instant opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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Why 2023 has been the year of strikes and labor movements
The Explainer From Hollywood to auto factories, workers are taking to the picket lines
By Justin Klawans Published
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Pharmacy workers are swapping pills for picket signs
Under The Radar Why drugstore and health care employees across the country have been striking
By Justin Klawans Published
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When will your favorite show be back now that the writers strike is over?
The Explainer Here's when to expect new episodes of the late-night shows, 'SNL,' and more
By Brendan Morrow Published
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'Suella Braverman went to Washington to talk tough… in an empty room'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By The Week Staff Published
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How will the writers' deal shape the future of Hollywood screenwriting?
Today's Big Question The post-strike entertainment industry could look very different for screenwriters
By Justin Klawans Published
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The auto strike, by the numbers
The Explainer The pay gap between Big Three automakers' executives and UAW members has workers pushing for higher wages
By Justin Klawans Published
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Why Drew Barrymore and Bill Maher are facing writer backlash
The two hosts have drawn the ire of the Writers Guild of America
By Brendan Morrow Published
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Venice Film Festival celebrates 80th year as A-listers hit the red carpet
In Pictures The event has been overshadowed by the ongoing actors’ strike and a smattering of protests
By Rebekah Evans Published
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