Wednesday's strike decision looms
Lebanon is facing a new wave of sharp inflation due to rising fuel prices and essential living costs, amid the ongoing impact of the economic crisis that began in 2019 and the Israeli war. The cost of living has increased by nearly 40%, while wages and salaries remain stagnant, intensifying social pressures and threatening to spark social upheaval and widespread protests. Trade unions are heading toward implementing protest strikes if the government does not address their demands for salary adjustments and improved living conditions, amid increasing warnings of worsening economic and social conditions.
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