California is trying again to extend unemployment benefits to workers on strike
Lawmakers in Sacramento propose extending unemployment benefits to California workers on strike to alleviate economic burden and support union members during contract negotiations. [ more ]
Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats delivery riders confirm Valentine's Day strike is going ahead
Thousands of takeaway delivery drivers and riders are going on strike in London on Valentine's Day evening to demand better pay and working conditions.
Deliveroo riders, who are classified as freelancers, do not have the ability to form a union or receive benefits enjoyed by full-time employees. [ more ]
Deutsche Bahn files legal action over German rail strike
Deutsche Bahn is taking legal action to stop a train drivers' union strike over wages and hours.
The strikes have caused significant transport disruptions and led to arguments over the impact on the country's functioning without the railway. [ more ]
Toronto ride-share, food delivery drivers join U.S. and U.K. strikers calling for more fair pay | CBC News
Ride-share and food delivery drivers in Toronto went on strike to demand fair pay and better treatment after a report revealed that some drivers make less than minimum wage.
A joint report by Ridefair Toronto and the Rideshare Drivers Association of Ontario found that some drivers on ride-hailing apps in Toronto make $6.37 to $10.60 per hour after expenses, which does not meet the province's minimum wage standards. [ more ]
UK Deliveroo and UberEats drivers to strike on Valentine's Day
Thousands of drivers from popular food delivery apps plan to strike on Valentine's Day to demand better pay and working conditions.
The strike highlights tensions between gig economy workers and the platforms they work for, and the need to consider the conditions under which conveniences are delivered. [ more ]
Cal State faculty reaches tentative deal for more pay, will end strike on 23 campuses
Nearly 30,000 workers in the California State University system have reached a tentative contract agreement and will end their strike.
The agreement includes a 5% pay raise retroactive to last year and another 5% raise on July 1, as well as an increase in the minimum wage for the lowest-paid faculty. [ more ]
Thousands of CSU faculty vow to 'shut down' campuses in first systemwide strike
The faculty union at California State University, the largest four-year public university system in the US, is planning a five-day strike to demand wage increases and other benefits.
The strike is expected to disrupt the first week of the spring semester for tens of thousands of students and add to the confusion of class schedules and expectations. [ more ]
Opinion: I'm a CSU professor. I have serious doubts about the demands behind a threatened strike
The union representing California State University faculty plans to go on strike next week due to the university's refusal to meet their demands for salary increases, expanded parental leave, and reduced workloads.
However, the union's demands could result in financial consequences for the university, potentially leading to layoffs and program cuts. [ more ]
Opinion: I'm a CSU professor. I have serious doubts about the demands behind a threatened strike
The union representing California State University faculty plans to go on strike next week due to the university's refusal to meet their demands for salary increases, expanded parental leave, and reduced workloads.
However, the union's demands could result in financial consequences for the university, potentially leading to layoffs and program cuts. [ more ]
Opinion: I'm a CSU professor. I have serious doubts about the demands behind a threatened strike
The union representing California State University faculty plans to go on strike next week due to the university's refusal to meet their demands for salary increases, expanded parental leave, and reduced workloads.
However, the union's demands could result in financial consequences for the university, potentially leading to layoffs and program cuts. [ more ]
Strike still looms at Cal Poly after CSU cancels bargaining sessions with faculty union
The California State University system has canceled all future bargaining sessions with the California Faculty Association, increasing the likelihood of a strike.
The union is demanding a 12% salary increase, better workloads, more counselors, and improvements to campus facilities.
The CFA is still planning a strike from Jan. 22-26 across all 23 CSU campuses. [ more ]
Junior doctors' union hints at end to NHS strikes saga
Doctors leaders hinted at a possible end to the junior doctors' strike as they signaled a willingness to negotiate and spread out their demands for a pay rise over a number of years.
The strike is expected to have a significant impact on the NHS, with over a million operations and appointments being canceled, and the effects lasting for weeks and months. [ more ]
The United Automobile Workers' 7,000 workers at Daimler Truck plants in North Carolina may go on strike for pay raises and job security, impacting the union's presence in Southern states. [ more ]
Last-minute tube strikes have been announced for this week
Customer service managers from TSSA will strike on April 26 on London Underground over job terms, impacting stations with potential short notice closures. [ more ]
RMT members of the London Overground will go on strike on February 19th and 20th, resulting in reduced opening hours and station closures.
The strike will affect several routes, primarily Gospel Oak to Barking, Stratford to Richmond/Clapham Junction, and Highbury & Islington to Clapham Junction/West Croydon/Crystal Palace/New Cross. [ more ]
Thousands of public sector workers stage 24-hour strike in Northern Ireland
Thousands of public sector workers in Northern Ireland went on strike, causing widespread disruption and closing schools, hospitals, and public transportation.
The strike highlighted growing frustration over crumbling public services and political dysfunction in the region. [ more ]
English National Opera employees to strike over cuts
Musicians and performers at the English National Opera (ENO) have voted to strike on the opening night of The Handmaid's Tale due to planned cuts to the workforce.
The cuts include axing 19 orchestra posts and making other staff members work part-time, which the Musicians' Union and Equity argue will threaten musicians' livelihoods.
This will be the first full strike action by the Musicians' Union in 44 years, and the dispute highlights the issue of stable, accessible jobs in the opera industry. [ more ]
Around 40 workers employed by Abellio bus company in London are planning a six-day strike starting on Friday after rejecting a low pay offer.
The crux of the dispute is a salary increase of only five percent for 2023, which is considered a real terms pay cut.
Unite General Secretary Sharon Graham criticized Abellio, stating that they have hundreds of millions in revenue from London bus contracts but are short-changing their vital staff. [ more ]
Tube strikes: Aslef drivers to be balloted on possible walkout amid row over Sadiq Khan's 30m RMT deal
Tube drivers are set to be balloted over possible strike action as the row over Sadiq Khan's 30m magic money tree deal to avert a week of walkouts intensified.
Aslef, which represents the vast majority of Tube drivers, is about to re-ballot its 2,000 members to enable it to retain the power to call a strike at a fortnight's notice. [ more ]
Tube strikes: Aslef drivers to be balloted on possible walkout amid row over Sadiq Khan's 30m RMT deal
Tube drivers are set to be balloted over possible strike action as the row over Sadiq Khan's 30m magic money tree deal to avert a week of walkouts intensified.
Aslef, which represents the vast majority of Tube drivers, is about to re-ballot its 2,000 members to enable it to retain the power to call a strike at a fortnight's notice. [ more ]
Tube strikes: Aslef drivers to be balloted on possible walkout amid row over Sadiq Khan's 30m RMT deal
Tube drivers are set to be balloted over possible strike action as the row over Sadiq Khan's 30m magic money tree deal to avert a week of walkouts intensified.
Aslef, which represents the vast majority of Tube drivers, is about to re-ballot its 2,000 members to enable it to retain the power to call a strike at a fortnight's notice. [ more ]
How to get to London airports during the tube strikes
London Underground workers are going on a week-long series of strikes, causing major disruption to tube services.
Travelers are advised to complete tube journeys by 5:30pm on Sunday, January 7, and services should be back to normal by midday on Friday, January 12. [ more ]