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Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
7 hours 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.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Patients asked not to visit A&E during strike days

Resident doctors in Gloucestershire are on a six-day strike, affecting A&E services and leading to appointment cancellations.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
7 hours 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.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Patients asked not to visit A&E during strike days

Resident doctors in Gloucestershire are on a six-day strike, affecting A&E services and leading to appointment cancellations.
Remote teams
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Dear Vicki: Why have 'staff' and 'employees' suddenly become 'colleagues', but without extra pay?

HR departments are enforcing a bland culture by replacing traditional terms like 'workers' and 'employees' with 'colleagues'.
Agriculture
fromFortune
9 hours ago

Union workers win their beef: New labor contract sealed at one of the nation's largest meatpacking plants | Fortune

Workers at JBS USA's Swift Beef Co. plant reached an agreement after a three-week strike, securing wage increases and improved health care.
#lufthansa
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
19 hours ago

Lufthansa pilots strike for 2 days, cabin crew will follow

Lufthansa pilots began a 48-hour strike, causing significant flight cancellations and disruptions at major airports in Germany.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
2 days ago

Pilots at Germany's Lufthansa to stage two-day strike

Lufthansa pilots' union announced a two-day strike over salary and pension disputes, affecting flights and cargo operations.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
4 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
19 hours ago

Lufthansa pilots strike for 2 days, cabin crew will follow

Lufthansa pilots began a 48-hour strike, causing significant flight cancellations and disruptions at major airports in Germany.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
2 days ago

Pilots at Germany's Lufthansa to stage two-day strike

Lufthansa pilots' union announced a two-day strike over salary and pension disputes, affecting flights and cargo operations.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
4 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.
Higher education
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day 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.
#healthcare
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
Careers

Your employee benefits package is a hostage situation. Here's the proof - and the fix | Fortune

UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Streeting denies changing pay deal for resident doctors

The government did not change its deal with resident doctors amid ongoing pay disputes, according to Health Secretary Wes Streeting.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

'Month of worry' over doctor strike surgery delay

Strike action by resident doctors delays gastric bypass surgery for a patient, causing significant personal distress and health concerns.
Careers
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Your employee benefits package is a hostage situation. Here's the proof - and the fix | Fortune

Employers in the U.S. leverage healthcare access as a means of coercion, impacting employee motivation and performance.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 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
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

LAUSD and teachers union reach tentative agreement days before threatened strike

A tentative agreement has been reached between Los Angeles school officials and the teachers union, potentially averting a planned strike.
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Workplaces are pushing out working mothers-and paying the cost

Welsh and another pregnant colleague developed a plan. They would share a caseload, splitting responsibilities so they could continue working part-time while caring for their growing families.
Women
Law
fromESPN.com
3 days ago

Panel rules against NFLPA, says not enough proof of collusion

The appeals panel upheld an arbitrator's ruling that there was insufficient evidence of collusion in quarterback contract negotiations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Workers at LA stadium threaten World Cup strike amid anger over ICE

Kurt Petersen, co-president of Unite Here Local 11, outlined a slew of union demands in a letter addressed to FIFA president Gianni Infantino and Stan Kroenke, calling for fair working practices and a public statement against ICE's presence at the games.
Berlin
Atlanta Braves
fromDefector
5 days 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.
SF politics
fromMission Local
3 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.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Women are getting most of the new jobs. What's going on with men?

Men need support in the job market as women dominate new job growth, particularly in health care.
fromSecuritymagazine
5 days 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
fromNewsday
5 days ago

LIRR unions warn strike would be 'disastrous' for Long Island

"I think it's going to be a disaster for Long Island," said Kevin Sexton, national vice president for the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, and spokesman for the coalition of five LIRR unions.
New York Islanders
Canada news
fromFuturism
4 days ago

Man Lights 1.2 Million Square Foot Warehouse on Fire for Not Paying Him Enough

Workers face stagnant wages while living costs rise, leading to extreme actions like arson in frustration.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

One of My Employees Showed Up at Her Colleague's House Unannounced. What Followed Has Led to a Total Meltdown of My Office.

Workplace conflicts can severely impact office functionality, requiring careful management to retain valuable employees and address performance issues.
fromCalifornia Post
4 days ago

Exclusive | Fight brewing as controversial bill to let California state workers stay remote advances

Remote work not only increases worker efficiency but also helps state workers who are struggling to pay bills. It costs state workers roughly $6,000 a year to come into office four times a week.
California
fromCalifornia Post
5 days ago

Terrifying video shows disgruntled employee start Ontario warehouse fire: 'All you had to do was pay us enough to live'

A video posted by an Instagram account bearing Abdulkarim's name shows him lighting a goods on fire in the warehouse while taking aim at his company. 'All you had to do was pay us enough to live,' he repeats in the clip.
Toronto startup
fromThe Local France
5 days ago

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

May 1st was established as a public holiday by Article L. 3133-4 of the French Labour Code on May 1st, 1947. This article states: 'May 1st is a public holiday and a day off work.'
France news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 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
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Doctors' leader claims new reduced pay offer killed chances of ending strikes in England

Ministers' reduced offer ended negotiations, leading to the 15th strike by resident doctors over pay and job security, disrupting the NHS.
Remote teams
fromMoneywise
2 days ago

One company pays workers up to $8,000 a year to come in instead of forcing RTO. Is this the future of work or a bandaid?

Return-to-office mandates have led to talent loss, prompting companies to adopt financial incentives to encourage in-office work.
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
3 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.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

I Stayed Loyal to One Company for Longer Than Most People Do. The Hard Part About Leaving Is Surprising Me.

Consider pursuing a new job opportunity despite feelings of loyalty and guilt towards the current employer.
Media industry
fromPoynter
5 days ago

ProPublica's union staged a 24-hour strike over AI, job protections - Poynter

ProPublica workers staged a strike over contract negotiations, focusing on protections against layoffs in an AI-driven industry.
#fair-work-agency
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Fair Work Agency's priorities criticised days before its launch

The government aims to reduce regulatory burdens on businesses, raising concerns about the effectiveness of the new Fair Work Agency in protecting workers' rights.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Fair Work Agency's priorities criticised days before its launch

The government aims to reduce regulatory burdens on businesses, raising concerns about the effectiveness of the new Fair Work Agency in protecting workers' rights.
#los-angeles-schools
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
4 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
6 days 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.
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
4 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
6 days 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.
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.
#portland-community-college
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Teacher fired after being caught running chess club on sick leave

A teacher was dismissed for secretly running a chess club while on sick leave, violating company policy and leading to a lawsuit for wrongful dismissal.
Education
fromIrish Independent
6 days ago

Teachers warn of industrial action 'firestorm' over pay as AI fears and funding rows dominate conferences

Primary school teachers in Ireland may strike this autumn over unpaid wages and demands for higher pay due to inflation.
Remote teams
fromWAMC
1 week ago

State officials plan appeal of Vermont Labor Relations Board decision

Vermont's governor criticizes the Labor Relations Board's decision allowing remote workers to return to hybrid work.
Law
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

Leading lawyers warn Labour's Employment Rights Act is putting jobs at risk - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Some workers may face vulnerabilities due to the Employment Rights Act 2025, as employers prepare for increased costs and changes in workforce management.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

No mediocre worker is safe the bar for keeping your job just went up

Companies are replacing underperforming employees with better talent due to constrained hiring budgets and a focus on maximizing performance.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 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.
Remote teams
fromAbc
2 weeks ago

How to approach your employer about working from home and flexible work

Improving access to flexible work arrangements, including working from home, is essential for employees facing rising living costs.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

British Medical Association accused of hypocrisy as its own staff strike over pay

The BMA faces criticism for offering its staff below-inflation pay while demanding a 26% increase for resident doctors.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

There's Only One Way to Get More Money at Work. Some People Absolutely Refuse to Do It.

Many people do not negotiate their salaries, often accepting initial offers due to fear of appearing greedy.
fromFOX 5 New York
2 weeks ago

NYU faculty strike paused as tentative agreement reached

Union leaders instructed faculty to return to work on Wednesday after securing 'most of the things they were fighting for' in a tentative agreement with the university.
Higher education
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Doctors lose new jobs package as strike to go ahead

The government has withdrawn an offer of creating 1,000 more doctor training posts in England after the British Medical Association (BMA) refused to call off a six-day strike next week. The extra posts were part of a wider package of measures put forward by ministers earlier this year to resolve the long-running dispute with resident doctors.
UK politics
#layoffs
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Starmer gives doctors 48 hours to cancel strike or lose new jobs package

The Prime Minister has given the BMA 48 hours to cancel a doctor strike or lose 1,000 training places.
London politics
fromianVisits
1 month ago

Tube strikes planned from March to May in row over four-day working week

The RMT Union announced tube strikes over three months due to Transport for London imposing a four-day week without reducing working hours, creating longer daily shifts and raising fatigue concerns.
Los Angeles Rams
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

USL emails players about union resignation procedures as strike looms

The USL sent players instructions on crossing picket lines and resigning from the union after the USLPA authorized a strike over a stalled labor agreement.
Remote teams
fromYahoo Finance
4 weeks ago

Aussie IT worker loses job and legal battle after being caught logging on for just 10 minutes

An IT worker lost his unfair dismissal case after evidence showed he falsified timesheets, logging in for minimal time while claiming full 7.5-hour shifts.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Psychology of Fair Labor

Decent work—encompassing safety, fair hours, adequate pay, healthcare access, and alignment with personal values—is essential for mental and physical health, while its absence creates chronic stress and undermines overall well-being.
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Trade Unions Alarmed by Robots Designed to Do Blue Collar Work

When past generations imagined the best version of the future, it was one of leisure. Advertisements, cartoonists, and pulp novelists dared us to dream of a world where the spoils of industrial development were shared with all: robot butlers, transit by pneumatic tube, and more familiar tropes. These developments, it seemed, would make our lives more convenient, more secure, and - dare we say - more abundant.
US politics
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.
US politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

The leaders' guide to handling an ICE visit in the workplace | Fortune

Employers must tailor their response to ICE depending on the document type: I-9 audit, administrative warrant, or judicial warrant, each allowing different employer actions.
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.
Remote teams
fromForbes
1 month ago

How To Ask For Flexible Work, Even If Your Company Enforces An RTO

Employees should reframe flexible work requests as strategic business discussions rather than personal favors, emphasizing productivity gains and cost savings for employers.
fromCalifornia Peculiarities Employment Law Blog
2 months ago

Getting Ready for Gameday: California's Labor Commissioner vs. Employers

DLSE Investigations and Enforcement Employers doing business in California are well aware of the DLSE, aka the Labor Commissioner's Office, which, among other things, investigates wage and hour practices and adjudicates employees' wage theft claims. With Superbowl LX on our minds, we thought it appropriate to take a time out for a recap of the 2025 DLSE season's expansive impact on employers.
Law
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Council workers to vote over possible pay strike

About 1,000 Unite members working on housing maintenance across several English councils will vote on strike action after rejecting a 3.2% pay offer.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month 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.
Healthcare
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

Kaiser Permanente says 40% of striking workers are back at work

Kaiser reports 40% of 31,000 union nurses and staff returned in week four; the union disputes the figures and cites $67B reserves.
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
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Workers' rights reforms prompt a third of employers to curb hiring

Over one-third of UK employers plan to cut permanent hiring and most expect increased workplace disputes after the Employment Rights Act introduces expanded worker protections.
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