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Western Europe

How Young Europeans Feel About Union Strikes, In 3 Stats

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With strike action constantly making headlines in Western Europe, we asked Gen Z and Millennials how they feel about the cause…

TL;DR

  • A third of young Europeans say their daily lives have been impacted by strikes—whether transit, healthcare, or education
  • They’re split on their support for trade unions in general, perhaps because of the annoyance of disruptions
  • While only a minority are in trade unions themselves, a majority of those who are have taken part in a strike, showing the determination of young workers
Strike action has been ongoing in Western Europe this year, from train drivers to junior doctors to pension reform. Altogether, the strikes have been disruptive in the daily lives of youths in this region. But these young gens are all for workers’ rights, so many understand the disruption is a means to an end that...

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