In different cities workers went on strike to defend workers’ wages and benefits. Their actions defied government restrictions introduced in response to the pandemic, which limit gatherings of more than three people. The Government has introduced bills into Parliament which require workers to accept a 10-hour workday while only getting paid for 8 hours, along with substantially lower wages and Sunday work.
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