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#labor-movement
NYC politics
fromHoodline
3 days ago

Bernie Sanders and Mayor Mamdani Headline Union Now Rally in Manhattan

Sen. Bernie Sanders and Mayor Zohran Mamdani will lead a pro-labor rally to strengthen union power and support organizing efforts.
#university-of-california
fromKqed
7 hours ago
Healthcare

UC Patient Care and Service Workers Plan Open-Ended Strike Starting Next Month | KQED

University of California workers plan a strike due to unmet demands for fair wages and affordable housing amid rising costs.
fromLos Angeles Times
9 hours ago
Healthcare

40,000 UC workers threaten statewide strike across hospitals, campuses, dining halls

Over 40,000 University of California workers plan an open-ended strike unless contract demands for higher wages and housing assistance are met.
Healthcare
fromKqed
7 hours ago

UC Patient Care and Service Workers Plan Open-Ended Strike Starting Next Month | KQED

University of California workers plan a strike due to unmet demands for fair wages and affordable housing amid rising costs.
Healthcare
fromLos Angeles Times
9 hours ago

40,000 UC workers threaten statewide strike across hospitals, campuses, dining halls

Over 40,000 University of California workers plan an open-ended strike unless contract demands for higher wages and housing assistance are met.
NYC real estate
fromGothamist
18 hours ago

Open your own doors? NYC building workers vote whether to authorize strike.

Building services workers in New York City face wage stagnation and rising living costs, prompting a potential strike for better contracts.
New York City
fromAP News
13 hours ago

New York City apartment building workers set to vote on whether to go on strike

New York City building workers may strike over contract disputes affecting 1.5 million residents, marking the first strike in 35 years.
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
15 hours ago

London Tube and bus strikes to spark four days of travel chaos next week as two major lines to shut

Tube strikes next week will cause significant disruption, with no service on major lines and reduced services across the network.
fromIrish Independent
15 hours ago

Man (20s) arrested for alleged threats against public representative during fuel protests

A man, aged in his 20s, was arrested under Section 5 of the Non Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997 and has since been released without charge.
France news
#lufthansa
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
23 hours ago

Germany news: Lufthansa air crew strike after pilot walkout

Lufthansa cabin crew strike disrupts flights due to stalled contract negotiations, following a pilot walkout.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Lufthansa cabin crew begin strike

Lufthansa's cabin crew strike has led to hundreds of flight cancellations, marking the airline's third major strike this year.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
23 hours ago

Germany news: Lufthansa air crew strike after pilot walkout

Lufthansa cabin crew strike disrupts flights due to stalled contract negotiations, following a pilot walkout.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Lufthansa cabin crew begin strike

Lufthansa's cabin crew strike has led to hundreds of flight cancellations, marking the airline's third major strike this year.
#ireland
Europe politics
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Protesters vow blockades to continue until they 'get a result' as human chain blocks oil lorry from Cork refinery

Ireland faces severe oil supply issues due to blockades, with the government focusing on food production and haulage support instead of cost-of-living measures.
Europe politics
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Protesters vow blockades to continue until they 'get a result' as human chain blocks oil lorry from Cork refinery

Ireland faces severe oil supply issues due to blockades, with the government focusing on food production and haulage support instead of cost-of-living measures.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Tear gas fired at India workers demanding higher wages as living costs rise

Factory workers in Noida protest rising living costs due to fuel supply issues from the US-Israel war on Iran, leading to violent clashes with police.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Sanders and Mamdani back launch of nonprofit to support union organizing and strikes | amNewYork

Union Now is a new nonprofit supporting workers in organizing, strikes, and contract negotiations against major employers.
Online Community Development
fromTruthout
3 days ago

What Do Authoritarians Fear Most? People Who Stick Up for Each Other.

Solidarity among communities is essential for resilience against economic and social pressures exacerbated by conflict and local challenges.
Higher education
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Fleming, St. Lawrence College union workers 'blindsided' by decision to merge | CBC Accessibility

The merger of Fleming College and St. Lawrence College was unexpected for staff and attributed to provincial underfunding in education.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

'Doctors strikes' and 'paw prints in space'

The Forest of Dean could soon get its first drive through KFC, but Gloucestershire Live reported some residents were concerned it could "blight the area's beauty".
UK news
Atlanta Braves
fromDefector
1 week ago

What Is A Strike | Defector

The Automated Ball-Strike system defines the strike zone based on a batter's height, eliminating human ambiguity in calling strikes.
#reproductive-rights
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Health secretary says he cannot solve striking doctors' problems in just two years

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago
UK news

Over 200 people arrested at Palestine Action demonstration

The Independent provides critical coverage of key issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Health secretary says he cannot solve striking doctors' problems in just two years

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Over 200 people arrested at Palestine Action demonstration

The Independent provides critical coverage of key issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism.
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

LAUSD strike: Here is where negotiations stand

Three major unions representing 70,000 LAUSD employees are negotiating to prevent a strike that could shut down all schools.
SF politics
fromMission Local
5 days ago

S.F. unions pledge to fight 'every one' of layoffs proposed by Mayor Lurie

Public sector unions oppose layoffs proposed by Mayor Lurie, emphasizing the importance of city workers for San Francisco's recovery.
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Government will only announce supports once 'blockades end' but protesters vow to continue until they 'get a result'

A standoff occurred between Gardaí and fuel protestors blocking access to a Cork refinery, impacting emergency service fuel deliveries.
fromSecuritymagazine
1 week ago

Baltimore Security Guards On Strike

The union claims the company barred security guards from unionizing, alleging that workers who participated in unions were discriminated against and even fired.
Boston
London
fromianVisits
19 hours ago

Four days of tube disruption expected due to tube strike by the RMT

Four days of disruption to the London Underground are expected due to RMT strike action over working conditions and hours.
fromWIRED
6 days ago

Meta Cafeteria Workers Did What Execs Won't: Took on ICE and Won

Under a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement program, federal authorities had detained Serigne, a Senegalese asylum seeker and the brother of dishwasher Abdoul Mbengue. 'I didn't know what to do at first, but we had this community, and I told them this news,' Mbengue says through a coworker who is translating his French.
Washington DC
#may-1st
France news
fromThe Local France
2 days ago

French government backtracks on proposed new law for working on May 1st

The bill allows certain shops to operate on May 1st, facing opposition from the left and trade unions.
France news
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

EXPLAINED: France's proposed new law for working on May 1st

French MPs are debating a bill to allow voluntary work on May 1st, a significant public holiday, which is controversial among various groups.
France news
fromThe Local France
2 days ago

French government backtracks on proposed new law for working on May 1st

The bill allows certain shops to operate on May 1st, facing opposition from the left and trade unions.
France news
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

EXPLAINED: France's proposed new law for working on May 1st

French MPs are debating a bill to allow voluntary work on May 1st, a significant public holiday, which is controversial among various groups.
#fuel-protests
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

On the streets of Dublin I met fuel protesters and the people who support them yet our leaders still don't get it | Caelainn Hogan

Fuel protests in Ireland highlight the impact of high fuel taxes on farmers and the broader population, emphasizing the need for a transition to clean energy.
fromIndependent
4 days ago
London politics

'There is not a f**king oil truck moving until we get what we want': three key players in the fuel blockades

London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

On the streets of Dublin I met fuel protesters and the people who support them yet our leaders still don't get it | Caelainn Hogan

Fuel protests in Ireland highlight the impact of high fuel taxes on farmers and the broader population, emphasizing the need for a transition to clean energy.
fromIndependent
4 days ago
London politics

'There is not a f**king oil truck moving until we get what we want': three key players in the fuel blockades

UK politics
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Revealed: New poll shows what the public really think of fuel protests

Public blames government for fuel shortages and supports nationwide protests.
#los-angeles-schools
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Three unions unite in massive LAUSD strike threat: What's at stake for workers, families

Three unions in Los Angeles public schools unite for a strike to demand better contracts and higher pay.
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Families, union workers bracing for a crippling, historic LAUSD strike in exactly one week

Los Angeles schools face a potential historic employee walkout involving three major unions, impacting 390,000 students and families' routines.
#amazon
New York Islanders
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Trump labor board tells Amazon to negotiate with Staten Island warehouse union

Amazon is ordered to recognize and bargain with the Teamsters union for Staten Island workers after a prolonged standoff.
New York Islanders
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Trump labor board tells Amazon to negotiate with Staten Island warehouse union

Amazon is ordered to recognize and bargain with the Teamsters union for Staten Island workers after a prolonged standoff.
#protest
Boston
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Protesters in downtown Boston demand 'complete end' to 'illegal wars' with Iran, Lebanon

Demonstrators in Boston protested against U.S. military actions in Iran and Lebanon, calling them illegal and unjustifiable.
London politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Police begin arrests at UK protest against Palestine Action ban

Hundreds protested in Trafalgar Square against the ban on Palestine Action, leading to arrests and calls for free speech and government accountability.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 days ago

Police 'expect criminal offences' at Trafalgar Square protest over Palestine Action ban

The Metropolitan Police anticipates criminal offences at a protest against the ban on Palestine Action in London.
Healthcare
fromSan Jose Inside
1 day ago

CA Legislative and Labor Leaders Support a Billionaire Tax and Legislative Efforts To Tax The Rich

California progressives aim to raise taxes on corporations and billionaires to offset federal Medi-Cal funding cuts, despite concerns about the state's structural deficit.
#palestine-action
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

More than 200 arrests at Palestine Action protest

Over 200 arrests occurred during a London protest against the ban on Palestine Action, highlighting ongoing tensions surrounding the group's legal status.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

More than 200 arrests at Palestine Action protest

Over 200 arrests occurred during a London protest against the ban on Palestine Action, highlighting ongoing tensions surrounding the group's legal status.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Airport workers to strike over 'tin of beans' rise

This is one of the meanest so-called pay rises imaginable. Dedicated workers will have to work for an entire week just to buy a tin of beans.
UK news
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Residential building service workers to hold strike vote on April 15

A strike vote by 32BJ SEIU members is scheduled for April 15 amid contract negotiations with the Realty Advisory Board.
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Ambulance workers to strike next month over pay

"It defies belief that they have spent six years waiting for their skills and expertise to be recognised. Our members have Unite's total support in this fight for fair pay."
Healthcare
UK news
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Fionnan Sheahan: 'Send in the Army' threat by Justice Minister blamed for hardening stance of fuel-price protesters

Fuel price protesters in Dublin assert control, demanding change with strong rhetoric and public support.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Doctors' strikes can have surprising benefits - but are they sustainable?

Strikes by doctors in England led to more efficient NHS operations, with shorter patient waits and faster decisions despite fewer staff available.
#protests
London politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

More than 500 people arrested at London rally for Palestine Action

Pro-Palestinian protesters in London faced over 500 arrests during a demonstration against UK government complicity in Gaza genocide.
fromTruthout
1 month ago

The State Is Escalating Charges Against Protesters. Labor Must Defend Them.

It's my responsibility to protect them, and so I've been patrolling the city streets following armed, masked thugs trying to kidnap my neighbors. On July 10, Caravello was present at the site, and, according to witnesses, he was arrested directly after he attempted to dislodge a tear gas canister from underneath a protester's wheelchair.
US politics
#fuel-crisis
London politics
fromIrish Independent
6 days ago

'We have a list of demands' - Fuel protest organiser says 'breakthrough' in talks reached but disruption to continue

Blockades threaten food and water supply as fuel crisis escalates, prompting government talks with protesters.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Government to announce new package of supports as ministers 'won't dictate' who attends crunch fuel protest meeting

Blockades of fuel terminals are causing a national crisis, leading to fuel shortages and potential economic chaos across multiple sectors.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
6 days ago

'We have a list of demands' - Fuel protest organiser says 'breakthrough' in talks reached but disruption to continue

Blockades threaten food and water supply as fuel crisis escalates, prompting government talks with protesters.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Government to announce new package of supports as ministers 'won't dictate' who attends crunch fuel protest meeting

Blockades of fuel terminals are causing a national crisis, leading to fuel shortages and potential economic chaos across multiple sectors.
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Monday Morning Headlines: Teachers Begin Strike In Dublin

Dublin teachers strike over budget cuts and layoffs; schools operate limited schedules while multiple regions face economic and social crises including teacher deaths, housing shifts, and enrollment declines.
#teacher-strike
Education
fromCalifornia Post
4 weeks ago

Hundreds of thousands of LA students face strike disruption as pay fight explodes

Los Angeles teachers announced an April 14 strike demanding higher wages after contract negotiations with LAUSD failed, affecting over 520,000 students.
Higher education
fromMission Local
1 month ago

UCSF workers move to unionize - with potential statewide strike on the way

University of California workers are unionizing with UAW to protect jobs and wages amid federal attacks on higher education funding and diversity programs.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Unite cuts more than 500,000 from Labour amid bin strike - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Unite members are coming to the end of the line as far Labour is concerned. Workers are scratching their heads asking whose side are Labour on, who do they really represent, because it certainly isn't workers. Workers and communities are paying the price. Labour needs to wake up and smell the coffee. The cut in affiliation fee shows the anger of Unite members.
UK politics
Education
fromKqed
1 month ago

Teacher Strikes Continue Amid Year of Labor Strife | KQED

California K-12 teachers are striking across multiple districts due to funding challenges from declining enrollment, expensive living costs, and exhausted pandemic relief money.
#teachers-strike
Canada news
fromYahoo News
2 months ago

Union president says 'a strike vote on remote work' could be coming

Federal government requires public servants back in office four days weekly, provoking union outrage and potential strike votes amid simultaneous job-cut announcements.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Unite fined 265k over bin strike protests

Unite union fined £265,000 for repeatedly breaching an injunction during Birmingham's bin strike, with additional £170,000 interim payment ordered for council legal costs.
#general-strike
Public health
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

NURSES STRIKE: Firefighters and pols join caregivers on picket line in Manhattan amNewYork

Firefighters joined NYC nurses on the picket line demanding fair contracts, safe staffing, adequate healthcare benefits, and protections from workplace violence amid alleged retaliations.
fromTruthout
2 months ago

The Affordability Crisis Is Real. Only Worker Organizing Can Offer Solutions.

A friend recently told me a story that made this reality impossible to ignore. Her elderly parents live near an elementary school not far from the nation's capital. For several years, they had been quietly raising money to provide groceries and basic supplies for families whose children were going hungry. When Republicans suspended SNAP benefits, the need surged overnight. What had been a steady act of care suddenly became an emergency response.
US politics
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany braces for more strikes in 2026

Widespread strikes across multiple German industries caused massive flight cancellations and disrupted public services as collective bargaining for millions of workers intensifies in 2026.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Workers at London councils to be balloted on pay strike

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: The way the LGA has conducted pay negotiations has been nothing short of a disgrace. Craft workers who do difficult and highly skilled jobs deserve better than the LGA playing politics with their livelihoods and imposing a poor pay offer without negotiations. They will have Unite's full backing throughout this dispute which is of the LGA's own making.
UK politics
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

America's largest labor movement joins the fight against ICE

Minnesota unions and community groups endorsed a statewide economic blackout on January 23 to protest ICE actions and federal enforcement presence.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

GMB union faces claims of bullying in industrial disputes from rival union leader

GMB officials are accused of bullying TSSA leader Maryam Eslamdoust, causing significant stress and prompting formal complaints and bans.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Brits are being urged to 'strike for a week' in protest over Starmer's policies - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Donaldson calling on Brits to "go on strike for a week" from 2 to 9 February, the right-wing activist says that "native Brits must always come first." On his website he explains that mending "immigration" is not "anywhere near as complicated as politicians pretend." He is calling on the government to leave the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and to "deport" all illegal immigrants from the UK and those who commit sexual and violent crimes.
UK politics
US politics
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Medium gives employees Friday off to participate in national strike protesting ICE | TechCrunch

Medium CEO Tony Stubblebine allowed employees to take the day off to join a nationwide general strike protesting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
US politics
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

'No work. No school. No shopping' - Minnesotans mount economic strike against Trump's ICE invasion

Massive immigration enforcement in Minneapolis led to widespread business closures, large protests, clashes with agents, and criticism of corporate silence and targeting of Somali Americans.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

US protesters begin nationwide strike as DOJ launches Pretti killing probe

On Friday, the US Department of Justice announced it would open a civil rights probe into the killing of 37-year-old Alex Pretti by border patrol agents on January 24. However, it has still not moved to investigate possible rights violations of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good in her fatal shooting by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent on January 7.
US politics
#ice
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