French Government Unveils Plan to Raise Retirement Age to 64
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French Government Unveils Plan to Raise Retirement Age to 64

President Emmanuel Macron is focusing on cutting costs in France’s pension system, but labor unions, which fiercely oppose the measure, have promised a showdown.
U.K. Rail Strike May Scuttle Post-Holiday Plans to Return to Work
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U.K. Rail Strike May Scuttle Post-Holiday Plans to Return to Work

Public sympathy for striking nurses and other health workers is particularly strong, posing a challenge for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who has promised to confront trade unions.
Southwest CEO Bob Jordan Faces a Giant Crisis, 10 Months Into the Job
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Southwest CEO Bob Jordan Faces a Giant Crisis, 10 Months Into the Job

Bob Jordan, the airline’s top executive, heralded the company’s performance just weeks before the storm highlighted gaping weaknesses in its operations.