Italy general strike demands Gaza ceasefire
Rome and cities across Italy stand still in unprecedented national strike called by major unions protesting Israel's military actions in Gaza, with transport and schools disrupted nationwide.
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Italy general strike over Gaza and workers' rights
Major Italian cities face widespread disruption as unions stage 24-hour general strike protesting Israel's military action in Gaza while demanding better domestic employment conditions.
Italy strike chaos: Greta Thunberg joins Palestine protests
Mass demonstrations and transport strikes across Italy cause widespread disruption as activists including Greta Thunberg rally in solidarity with Gaza flotilla, creating travel misery for thousands.
Greece strike: Nation halts over 13-hour work day
Greece faces complete paralysis as workers stage a 24-hour general strike against controversial labour reforms extending the work day to 13 hours, shutting down transport, schools and public services.
Manchester Airport strike causes travel chaos
Manchester Airport faces severe disruption as 300 security and terminal staff launch strike action, demanding better pay and conditions during peak travel season.
Greece hit by major general strike disrupting transport and services
Mass walkouts across Greece disrupt transport, close schools and public services in major protest against working conditions and new employment legislation.
Lindsey Oil Refinery strike threat over 120 job cuts
Britain's energy sector faces major disruption as Unite the Union announces strike ballot at Lindsey Oil Refinery following TotalEnergies' plans to slash 120 jobs, threatening widespread industrial action.
London Bus Strike: Commute Chaos Looms Over Pay Dispute
Thousands of London bus workers are set to walk out in coordinated strike action, threatening widespread transport disruption across the capital in escalating pay dispute.
Lightning Strike Kills Elk Hunters in Colorado Rockies
A devastating lightning strike in a remote Colorado mountain range has killed two elk hunters and injured another, prompting a major rescue operation and highlighting the dangers of high-altitude weather.
Brussels & Berlin Airport Strikes Threaten Summer Travel Chaos
Travellers flying from Brussels and Berlin airports are bracing for severe disruption as security staff announce a 24-hour strike over pay and conditions, set to cause widespread flight cancellations and delays.
Edinburgh Airport staff to strike in July over pay
Unite the Union confirms over 250 workers at Edinburgh Airport will walk out in July in a major dispute over pay, threatening significant disruption for summer holiday travellers.
Stansted Airport Border Force staff announce summer strike
Travellers face severe disruption and lengthy delays as Border Force officers at London Stansted Airport plan a four-day walkout in a dispute over working conditions and passenger safety.
Sydney Metro Strikes: Second Week of Commuter Chaos
Sydney faces another week of severe transport disruption as rail workers escalate industrial action over pay and conditions, causing major delays for thousands of commuters.
France braces for massive general strike over pension age
France faces major disruption as unions call a massive general strike on 7th March. Schools, transport, and public services set to halt in protest against President Macron's controversial pension age rise to 64.
France braces for nationwide general strike this Thursday
France faces major disruption as public sector unions call a general strike on Thursday 13th February, protesting against austerity measures and demanding better pay and conditions.
Starbucks Accused of Illegally Firing Union Organisers
Starbucks faces a major legal and PR crisis as US labour officials allege the coffee chain illegally fired over 20 employees across multiple states for their union organising efforts.
Emmy Awards Postponed to 2024 Amid Hollywood Strikes
The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards face a significant delay into 2024 due to ongoing Hollywood strikes, disrupting the traditional autumn calendar for the prestigious television ceremony.
Colbert's Emmy Plea: Hollywood Must Rehire Staff
Late-night host Stephen Colbert issues a stark warning to Hollywood studios at the 2024 Emmys, demanding they rehire striking production staff before next year's ceremony or face a potential boycott from industry stars.
RMT mocks stranded London commuters from Majorca beach
The RMT union faces a massive backlash after posting a 'cheeky' holiday photo from Majorca, taunting London Underground travellers hit by a crippling 24-hour strike that brought the capital to a standstill.
London Grinds to Halt in Major Tube Strike Over Pay
Commuters face travel misery as London Underground drivers, led by union barons, stage a massive strike demanding a pay rise, crippling the capital's transport network.
National Trust in flag fury after removing Union Jack
The National Trust has ignited a fierce debate after contractors were seen removing the large Union Flag from the Bantham Ham stone tower in Devon. The move, done without prior consultation, has been branded an 'act of cultural vandalism' by critics and l
Khan's £3.4K Tube pay offer fails to prevent strikes
Mayor Sadiq Khan offers tube drivers a £3,400 pay rise, but RMT union rejects deal, threatening more London transport chaos and walkouts despite generous package.
Striking Tube Driver Cycles to Work During 'Dangerous' Heatwave
A striking London Underground driver was spotted cycling to work, undermining union claims that the walkout was over unsafe travel conditions during the heatwave, sparking outrage among stranded commuters.
Woman's extreme Tube strike solution: Riding suitcase through London
A resourceful London woman's extreme measures to beat the Tube strike chaos by hauling a wheelie suitcase through the city's streets has captured the public's imagination and sparked both admiration and debate.
France's Biggest Aviation Strike Grounds UK Holiday Flights
UK holidaymakers face travel chaos as France's largest-ever aviation strike cancels thousands of flights. Get the latest on disruptions, airline advice, and passenger rights.
TFL invites RMT to resume talks after London Tube strikes
Transport for London has formally invited the RMT union back to the negotiating table following a week of crippling Tube strikes that brought the capital to a standstill, as both sides seek a resolution to the ongoing dispute over working conditions.
Charlie Kirk Oxford Speech Sparks Free Speech Debate
US conservative commentator Charlie Kirk's controversial Oxford Union speech ignites a fierce transatlantic debate on free speech, cancel culture, and the limits of campus discourse as UK and US Republicans rally to his defence.
London Tube Strike Chaos: 48-Hr Walkout Proves 'Point'
London grinds to a halt as 48-hour Tube strike by RMT and Aslef unions brings severe disruption, forcing TfL to admit the action has 'proved a point' on staffing and safety concerns.
London Tube and DLR staff announce new April strike dates
Millions of London commuters brace for severe disruption as RMT union members on the Tube and Docklands Light Railway schedule a 48-hour walkout in April over an ongoing pay dispute, threatening a complete shutdown of key services.
London transport chaos as Tube strikes bring capital to standstill
London grinds to a halt as coordinated Tube strikes bring the capital's transport network to its knees. Commuters face desperate scrambles for alternatives, with cab drivers overwhelmed and major routes in gridlock.
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