Bus, tram and metro drivers walk out in major cities, causing severe travel disruption for passengers in Frankfurt, Stuttgart and Munich.
Unions warn of more strikes and protests to derail President Macron's planned pension reform that raises retirement age by two years to 64.
Country could face additional strikes by workers over a salary dispute after talks between ministers and trade unions failed to put a halt to a wave of work stoppages.
Members of Australia's Retail and Fast Food Workers Union have asked the iPhone maker for fixed rosters, pre-determined work hours, weekends of two consecutive days and an agreed annual wage rise.
Many workers have been embracing the "quiet quitting" concept as they seek more balance in their personal lives, arguing they ought not to do more than what their jobs entail.
Gold at Luhihi in South Kivu province remains elusive, as do the miners' rewards.
Meanwhile, Villagers of Kin Ma say junta forces were to blame for its near-destruction, while the junta's information team told journalists "terrorists" and windy weather were responsible.
Unions and political leaders argue that Amazon employees face constant pressure and monitoring, with little job protection, highlighting the need for collective bargaining.
Coronavirus economy leaves gig economy workers, including delivery app workers, in fear that they won't be able to survive on meagre earnings from jobs that leave them increasingly vulnerable.
The coronavirus pandemic has killed over a million people and infected more than 34.5 million worldwide. Here are the developments for October 2:
The White House said the measure would help free up jobs for Americans in an economy reeling from the Covid-19 crisis. But it has drawn strong criticism from major business groups, trade bodies, politicians, scientists and others.
With no work and little public transport during a lockdown, many urban migrants attempting to return to their home villages have set out on gruelling journeys on foot or hitching rides in the back of trucks.
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