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Tractors Take Paris: French Farmers Escalate Fight Against Mercosur Deal

Tractors line up in front of the National Assembly as French farmers protest against the government's handling of the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement. French farmers brought a new wave of tractor protests to Paris, intensifying their campaign against the EU–Mercosur trade agreement. The convoy, made up of hundreds of tractors, rolled through major avenues and gathered near key government buildings, creating significant traffic disruption but maintaining a peaceful tone. Farmers argue that the proposed deal between the European Union and South American nations would expose them to unfair competition from cheaper imports produced under looser environmental and animal‑welfare standards. Many say the agreement threatens the future of French agriculture, already strained by rising costs and tightening regulations. Unions behind the protest insist that the French government must take a firmer stance to block the deal at the EU level. With negotiations nearing a potential conclusion, ...
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TTC Strike Averted: Framework Agreement Reached Between Union and Management

 

In a last-minute development, the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) and the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 113 have reached a “framework settlement,” effectively averting a planned strike. The agreement comes after intense negotiations and addresses critical issues such as job security, protections against job outsourcing, and benefits for active members and pensioners.

The TTC’s buses, streetcars, subways, and Wheel-Trans vehicles will operate normally on Friday, providing relief to the city’s 1.3 million transit users. However, the finalized details of the framework remain undisclosed, pending further work and ratification by union members. The mood at the bargaining table has been one of frustration, with the union emphasizing the need for progress and alignment with transit delivery goals.

While the strike has been averted, the TTC’s role in delaying the framework agreement has drawn criticism. Transit riders can breathe a sigh of relief, but the focus now shifts to ensuring a fair and reasonable contract for all parties involved.



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