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- 1Cambodia sets $212 garment minimum wage for 2027▼Cambodia: Garment workers to receive US$212 in 2027 minimum wage as independent union leaders disappointed with final decision to increase US$2
Cambodia has set the 2027 minimum wage for garment workers at US$212 per month, after a final decision to raise it by just US$2. Independent union leaders have expressed disappointment, arguing the increase falls short of workers' needs amid rising living costs. The wage-setting process typically involves government, factory owners and union representatives.
- 2French public workers strike over pay amid violent student protests●Public workers in France strike over pay as student protests turn violent
Public sector workers across France have walked out over pay, while student protests linked to the unrest turned violent. The strikes add to pressure on the French government, which is facing growing discontent over wages and living costs. Reports describe clashes involving students, raising concerns about further escalation of the protest movement.
- 3Over 100,000 Irish public sector workers take industrial action●Irish public sector: More than 100,000 workers take industrial action
More than 100,000 workers across Ireland's public sector have taken industrial action, in what ranks among the largest stoppages in the country in recent years. The walkout disrupts public services nationwide, though details on the specific grievances, the unions involved, and whether talks with the government are planned remain limited at this stage.
- 4French public sector workers plan mass strikes●Teachers, healthcare workers, firefighters, and other public sector organisations plan hundreds of # strikes across # Fr
Teachers, healthcare workers, firefighters and other public sector unions in France are preparing hundreds of strikes, with tens of thousands of demonstrators expected to march in Paris. The action is being organised by major unions including the CGT and FO, reflecting growing discontent among public employees over pay and working conditions.
- 5Students protest and public sector strike ahead of French budget●Students protest and public sector workers strike ahead of French budget
Students are protesting and public sector workers are on strike across France ahead of the government's budget announcement. The stoppages and demonstrations reflect growing opposition to expected austerity measures, with unions and students mobilising to pressure the government before the budget plans are unveiled.