Starbucks workers’ union goes on strike in US cities | Labour Rights News
Some members of the workers’ union representing more than 10,000 baristas at Starbucks in the United States have begun a five-day strike at stores in…
Amazon workers to strike in US during busy Christmas season | Labour Rights
Teamsters union says workers in New York, Atlanta and San Francisco to walk off the job over pay and conditions.Thousands of Amazon employees in the…
The bitter final showdown over British coal, as sun sets on ‘dirtiest fuel’ | Fossil Fuels
Whitehaven, Cumbria, northern England – “We were five miles (8km) out from here, 2,000 feet (609 metres) underground.” David Cradduck, 77, used to be one…
Trump backs dockworkers in fight over automation | Labour Rights
US president-elect says savings from automation are not worth the ‘distress, hurt, and harm’ caused to workers.United States President-elect Donald Trump has thrown his support…
Amazon faces Indian court scrutiny for labour conditions at warehouse | Labour Rights News
Amazon is facing prosecution in an Indian court for labour law violations at a major warehouse near the country’s national capital of Delhi. Documents reviewed…
Volunteers mobilise as South Africa says it will rescue trapped miners | Mining News
Government initially closed a shaft to deprive undocumented miners it called ‘criminal’ of food, water and medicine.Dozens of local volunteers have stepped up to help…
Could weight loss drugs fix UK’s unemployment problem? | Unemployment News
The United Kingdom will study whether the use of weight loss drugs could get people back to work. UK Health Minister Wes Streeting announced last…
Canada orders binding arbitration to end port lockout | Workers’ Rights News
With the lockouts, $930m of goods are being affected daily, affecting supply chains and local economy, the government says.Canada’s labour minister is intervening to end…
Canada’s largest port could see lockout of more than 700 workers | Al Jazeera News
The dispute between port foremen and their employers could disrupt crucial international shipments.Employers at Canada’s largest port have said they would lock out their workers…
Despite stark differences on worker rights, unions split on Trump, Harris | US Election 2024 News
Early voting is under way across the United States ahead of Tuesday’s presidential election. Republican candidate Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris have both…
Boeing workers to vote on 38% pay rise offer to end weeks-long strike | Aviation
Striking workers to vote Monday on contract that includes 38 percent pay rise and $12,000 ratification bonus.Striking Boeing workers in the United States are set…
Boeing workers vote to reject wage deal, extend strike | Labour Rights
Nearly two-thirds of workers reject offer that includes a 35 percent pay rise.Boeing workers on the West Coast of the United States have voted to…
Boeing shores up finances even as striking workers rally | Workers’ Rights News
In a move to shore up its sagging finances, Boeing has announced plans to raise up to $25bn through stock and debt offerings and a…
Acting US labour secretary to meet with Boeing and union to end impasse | Workers’ Rights News
Julie Su’s intervention comes days after Boeing unveiled plans to cut 10 percent of its workforce as labour negotiations came to a halt.United States Acting…
Boeing to cut 10% workforce, delay 777X delivery as strike takes toll | Workers’ Rights News
The strike is costing Boeing $1bn a month, making it critical for the firm to end the work stoppage.United States-based plane maker Boeing will cut…
Boeing, union at strike impasse as company halts talks, withdraws pay offer | Labour Rights News
The nearly four-week-old strike between Boeing and its key manufacturing union are showing no signs of a breakthrough after talks broke down, with no new…
US dockworkers union to suspend strike after reaching tentative deal | Labour Rights News
US President Joe Biden welcomes agreement to end three-day strike, saying dockworkers ‘deserve a strong contract’.US dockworkers and port operators have reached a tentative agreement…
US dockworkers press on with second day of strike, with no deal in sight | Transport News
US President Biden urged for a quick deal to end the standoff, which threatens to drain billions from the US economy.Tens of thousands of United…
Could US port strike be the ‘October surprise’ that trips up Kamala Harris? | Labour Rights
Politics watchers in the United States have long spoken about the “October surprise” that has the potential to upend the presidential race in the final…
Teamsters union says won’t endorse Harris or Trump in US election | US Election 2024 News
Influential union backed every Democratic presidential candidate since 2000, but declines to make endorsement this year.The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, one of the largest labour…