A new study, published in Nature Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, analyses recent labour mobilisations, focusing on the industrial actions that took place between 2021 and 2022, a period marked by post-COVID-19 economic recovery and legislative reforms. This study analyses press releases from the country’s official news agency to identify recurring themes and patterns in union-led protests. The findings highlight key drivers of labour unrest, including wage stagnation, chronic underfunding in the public sector, particularly in education and healthcare, and broader governance concerns. Furthermore, this study situates these protests within the country’s evolving socioeconomic and political landscape, providing a comprehensive contextual analysis.
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