This week’s bulletin contains updates about: Greece, USA and Brazil.
Greece
Start date: 17th May
End date : 18th May
A public and a private sector union announced a 24-hour general strike to take place on May 17.
USA
Start date: 29h April
End date : ongoing
Severe storms hit Texas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee and Mississippi over the weekend, triggering tornadoes and floods that caused serious devastations and numerous road and motorway closures. A state of emergency has been declared in Missouri, Arkansas and Oklahoma. Around 400 flights had to be canceled from and to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) on 29 and 30 April; more than 1,500 flights were delayed.
Brazil
Start date: 28h April
End date : ongoing
Brazil’s main trade unions have announced a general strike. The transport and logistic union CNTTL-CUT, also representing the aviation sector, ports and public transport, has called on its members to participate as well.
