#labor-strikes

#labor-strikes

Jessica Sergeant experienced a five and a half hour wait for a sign language interpreter during a cardiac emergency, describing it as "traumatic" and a failure of the system.

Millions of people across India are striking against new government labor and business policies. This includes significant disruptions across various sectors including banking and public transport.

The accumulation of trash in Philadelphia due to the strike of 10,000 city workers serves as a vivid reminder of the essential role these workers play in society.

France is experiencing multiple strike actions by rail workers and taxi drivers this week, which is coinciding with various significant events including the Oceans Conference and major public holidays.

Los Angeles restaurants continue to face difficult headwinds, starting in 2020 with the onset of a global pandemic, exacerbating with the Hollywood labor strikes in 2023.

"We don't see any kind of path through the NLRB at present," said George Elkind, a Ph.D. student. This strike reflects ongoing labor agitation post-Trump's election.

Airport operations across major German cities faced significant disruptions due to a 24-hour strike by public service workers, impacting thousands of flights and travelers.

"Since the February commitment, the company repeatedly pledged publicly that it intended to reach contracts by the end of the year, but it has yet to present workers with a serious economic proposal."

Unionized workers at 11 Portland-area New Seasons Market stores initiated a strike on one of the year's busiest grocery shopping days, highlighting ongoing labor disputes.