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How Young Europeans Feel About Union Strikes, In 3 Stats

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

Written and Edited by the YPulse Editorial Team

Oct 12 2023
Western Europe

KEY TAKEAWAYS

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 they’re going to have to wait through. Plus, many have taken part in these union strikes themselves—meaning they’re all the more behind doing what it takes for better working conditions. Transport has been one of the huge industries impacted by trade union action. Airlines, rail...