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Major German union warns of strike

Steel workers take part in a protest organized by Germany’s powerful union IG Metall in western Germany. (File photo) Sun May 12, 2013 2:31PM Share | Email | Print German metal workers have warned of a major strike, if an agreement is not reached in a wage dispute, the country’s powerful union IG Metall reports.

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EU commission predicts bleak economy

Vice president of the European Commission Olli Rehn presents its forecast for the eurozone economy on May 3, 2013. Fri May 3, 2013 11:55AM LAST UPDATE Share | Email | Print The European Commission has said the eurozone economy will continue to contract, as the financial crisis keeps its grip on the region. Vice president

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Italians protest worsening economy

Italy’s main union leaders speak to crowds outside Parliament in Rome April 16, 2013. Tue Apr 16, 2013 3:57PM Share | Email | Print Thousands of Italians have protested against the deteriorating conditions for the country’s workforce, blaming the political stalemate for the worsening economic situation. The country’s three major unions organized the rally outside

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