Strikes in France, Italy, and beyond as dockworkers demand end to Middle East war
Dockworkers across Europe and beyond are staging strikes as part of an international campaign against arms shipments and to demand better working conditions. Unions in countries like France, Italy, Greece, Spain, Turkey, and Morocco are calling for an end to the militarization of ports. They say more than 100 ports are participating, which could affect operations in Europe, North Africa, and North America.
The scale of disruption remains unclear, but experts expect limited impact on the global supply chain. They say the strikes add complexity to supply chains already under pressure from geopolitical tensions and climate-related events.
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