Workers in many countries of Europe have launched strikes to protest against inflation and the rising cost of living.
Russia's war in Ukraine has exacerbated the cost of living crisis as the EU member countries, which are heavily dependent on Russia in the field of energy, have implemented seven sanctions packages against the Moscow administration.
However, the embargoes have dragged not only Russia but also Europe into a serious economic bottleneck.
Inflation hit a record high across Europe with governments failing to hike salaries in some countries.
Many unions strike in UK
Labor unions in different sectors have taken collective strike decisions in recent weeks as their purchasing power erodes in the face of rising inflation.
Alongside the dispute over pay raises, workers are also demanding improvement in working conditions and pension rights.
Those who quit their jobs include subway workers, bus drivers and Uber drivers, teachers, dockers, lawyers, healthcare workers, sanitation workers, aviation and postal service workers.
Some 1,900 workers are striking in Felixstowe, a port in Edinburgh which is an important waterway of the UK for freight transport.
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