#strikes
#strikes

What's happening in France in summer 2025

Expect major rail and airline strikes, extensive public transport maintenance, and political tensions surrounding election uncertainty in France this summer.

Rail strikes and taxi protests: What to expect in France next week

Unions of French taxi drivers and rail workers are increasing strikes to protest government actions affecting transport fares and labor conditions.

French dockers vow to intensify strikes and port blockades in March

French dockers' strikes are intensifying against pension reforms affecting early retirement conditions for physically demanding jobs.

3 weeks ago

France politics

'Rail golden age' - More and more people take French trains (despite strike threats)

fromwww.thelocal.fr

Miscellaneous

Trains, roads and planes: What to know about travel in France over Christmas

Paris food

On the Agenda: What's happening in France this week

What's happening in France in summer 2025

Expect major rail and airline strikes, extensive public transport maintenance, and political tensions surrounding election uncertainty in France this summer.

Rail strikes and taxi protests: What to expect in France next week

Unions of French taxi drivers and rail workers are increasing strikes to protest government actions affecting transport fares and labor conditions.

French dockers vow to intensify strikes and port blockades in March

French dockers' strikes are intensifying against pension reforms affecting early retirement conditions for physically demanding jobs.

3 weeks ago

France politics

'Rail golden age' - More and more people take French trains (despite strike threats)

fromwww.thelocal.fr

Miscellaneous

Trains, roads and planes: What to know about travel in France over Christmas

Paris food

On the Agenda: What's happening in France this week

Game Companies Want To Be Able To Replace Actors With AI Replicas In The Next Strike, Union Says

Game actors are striking for AI protections against misuse of digital replicas.

Companies like Electronic Arts and Activision Blizzard refuse to offer meaningful AI protections.

fromwww.npr.org

Arts

Performers and video game companies reach deal that ends nearly year-long strike

SAG-AFTRA halts strike after reaching a tentative agreement with video game companies, introducing safeguards against AI use.

Video games

fromKotaku

Game Companies Want To Be Able To Replace Actors With AI Replicas In The Next Strike, Union Says

Game actors are striking for AI protections against misuse of digital replicas.

Companies like Electronic Arts and Activision Blizzard refuse to offer meaningful AI protections.

Arts

fromwww.npr.org

Performers and video game companies reach deal that ends nearly year-long strike

SAG-AFTRA halts strike after reaching a tentative agreement with video game companies, introducing safeguards against AI use.

more#sag-aftra

#healthcare

UK politics

NHS nurses could go on strike in pursuit of 25% pay rise, union boss warns

fromeuronews

Public health

Video. Argentine hospital staff protest over pay and conditions

UK politics

NHS nurses could go on strike in pursuit of 25% pay rise, union boss warns

fromeuronews

Public health

Video. Argentine hospital staff protest over pay and conditions

more#healthcare

#transport

London food

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

Travelling to Europe this summer? Planned strikes may cause disruption

Travel disruptions expected this summer due to planned strikes by transport workers across France, Italy, and the UK.

London

Elizabeth line strike called off amid new pay offer to train drivers

London food

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

Travelling to Europe this summer? Planned strikes may cause disruption

Travel disruptions expected this summer due to planned strikes by transport workers across France, Italy, and the UK.

London

Elizabeth line strike called off amid new pay offer to train drivers

more#transport

#birmingham

London politics

Birmingham plagued by rats the size of cats' as bin strike and HS2 blamed

Birmingham residents are grappling with a rat infestation linked to bin strikes and construction, revealing underlying waste management issues.

London politics

Unite union accuses government commissioner of 'sabotaging' long running bin strike talks - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

London politics

Union blames council for lack of bin strike deal

London politics

Chaos as residents swarm mobile bin collection

London politics

Birmingham plagued by rats the size of cats' as bin strike and HS2 blamed

Birmingham residents are grappling with a rat infestation linked to bin strikes and construction, revealing underlying waste management issues.

London politics

Unite union accuses government commissioner of 'sabotaging' long running bin strike talks - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

London politics

Union blames council for lack of bin strike deal

London politics

Chaos as residents swarm mobile bin collection

more#birmingham

#gatwick-airport

UK news

Gatwick strikes: Fresh chaos for holidaymakers as baggage handlers and refuel workers to walk out again

UK news

Gatwick airport strikes to go ahead as workers reject latest offer

UK news

Gatwick strikes: Fresh chaos for holidaymakers as baggage handlers and refuel workers to walk out again

UK news

Gatwick airport strikes to go ahead as workers reject latest offer

more#gatwick-airport

#public-sector-pay

UK politics

Ministers consider pay rises for millions of public sector workers amid strike threat

The government must balance public sector pay raises with budget constraints to avoid disruptive strikes.

UK politics

Labour braces for 'unrest' as millions of public sector workers could strike - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

UK politics

Ministers consider pay rises for millions of public sector workers amid strike threat

The government must balance public sector pay raises with budget constraints to avoid disruptive strikes.

UK politics

Labour braces for 'unrest' as millions of public sector workers could strike - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

more#public-sector-pay

EXPLAINED: The Spring rail strikes that could hit train services in France

The Sud-Rail union's strike notice covers weekends from April 17th to June 2nd, potentially disrupting travel over Easter and May public holidays.

France politics

#labor-rights

Miscellaneous

Amazon workers across US gear up to strike this week, days before Christmas

Amazon refuses to negotiate with striking workers, leading to planned strikes at multiple locations before Christmas.

LA food

fromHigh Country News

Filipinos that strike - High Country News

Filipino workers face historical trauma and fear when protesting against oppressive systems in the Philippines.

fromVariety

NYC startup

Alamo Drafthouse Strike Ends With All Laid Off Staffers to Be Rehired

Miscellaneous

Amazon workers across US gear up to strike this week, days before Christmas

Amazon refuses to negotiate with striking workers, leading to planned strikes at multiple locations before Christmas.

LA food

fromHigh Country News

Filipinos that strike - High Country News

Filipino workers face historical trauma and fear when protesting against oppressive systems in the Philippines.

fromVariety

NYC startup

Alamo Drafthouse Strike Ends With All Laid Off Staffers to Be Rehired

more#labor-rights

#germany

Germany politics

Will Germany see more strikes in public sector?

Public-sector negotiations in Germany may lead to unlimited strikes if unions and employers cannot reach a deal.

Germany: Verdi union calls strikes at two major airports DW 02/21/2025

Strikes at Cologne-Bonn and Dusseldorf Airports are due to wage disputes, affecting passenger flights.

Germany: Flights canceled as workers strike at 13 airports DW 03/10/2025

Strike actions at German airports are a response to stalled wage negotiations affecting nearly 2.5 million public sector workers.

Germany: Public transport strike called for Friday DW 02/19/2025

Public transport employees in six German states will strike over wage and working conditions after failed negotiations.

Germany news

Why Germany could see more disruptive warning strikes this week

fromFast Company

Business

VW workers threaten more strikes unless leadership makes better compromises

Germany politics

Will Germany see more strikes in public sector?

Public-sector negotiations in Germany may lead to unlimited strikes if unions and employers cannot reach a deal.

Germany: Verdi union calls strikes at two major airports DW 02/21/2025

Strikes at Cologne-Bonn and Dusseldorf Airports are due to wage disputes, affecting passenger flights.

Germany: Flights canceled as workers strike at 13 airports DW 03/10/2025

Strike actions at German airports are a response to stalled wage negotiations affecting nearly 2.5 million public sector workers.

Germany: Public transport strike called for Friday DW 02/19/2025

Public transport employees in six German states will strike over wage and working conditions after failed negotiations.

Germany news

Why Germany could see more disruptive warning strikes this week

fromFast Company

Business

VW workers threaten more strikes unless leadership makes better compromises

more#germany

#elizabeth-line

London

Elizabeth line strikes called off after drivers get new pay offer

London

Elizabeth line strike called off after pay offer

fromTime Out London

London politics

London tube and train closures this week: full list of travel disruption for February 24-28

London

Elizabeth line strikes called off after drivers get new pay offer

Train drivers' strikes on London's Elizabeth line have been called off due to a new pay offer.

London

Elizabeth line strike called off after pay offer

Planned train strikes on the Elizabeth line are called off after a new pay proposal from MTR.

London politics

fromTime Out London

London tube and train closures this week: full list of travel disruption for February 24-28

Expect significant disruptions on the Elizabeth line due to strikes and planned Overground closures affecting commuters in London.

more#elizabeth-line

Miscellaneous

fromenglish.elpais.com

Hollywood is starring in its own horror movie

Hollywood's vibrant image contrasts sharply with the current job crisis and mental health issues affecting the industry.

7 months ago

Harrods workers vote to strike this Christmas after luxury retailer refuses to pay 500 bonus

Hundreds of Harrods employees voted overwhelmingly for a strike with 95% in support, as the company ignored demands for a £500 Christmas bonus amidst substantial payouts to executives.

London

#volkswagen

Business

7 months ago

Volkswagen workers in Germany to strike over plan to cut jobs and pay

Workers at Volkswagen are striking against layoffs, pay cuts, and plant closures, signaling intense labor disputes.

Business

Volkswagen: 'Furious' union threatens strike 'escalation' DW 12/09/2024

Business

7 months ago

Volkswagen workers in Germany to strike over plan to cut jobs and pay

Workers at Volkswagen are striking against layoffs, pay cuts, and plant closures, signaling intense labor disputes.