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NZ's Largest Strike: 300,000 Workers Walk Out

In an unprecedented display of unity, over 300,000 public sector workers across New Zealand have launched the country's largest-ever strike, demanding better pay and working conditions amid soaring inflation.

Rail union boss's Las Vegas trip funded by members

RMT union leader Mick Lynch faces scrutiny after spending thousands on a Las Vegas conference and luxury hotel stays, funded by members' subscription fees during a cost of living crisis.

Christmas tree arrives amid bin strike fury

A London council faces public outrage after installing a Christmas tree while bin collections remain suspended due to ongoing strike action, sparking accusations of misplaced priorities.

Broadway musicians and actors authorise strike action

New York's theatre district faces unprecedented disruption as Broadway musicians and actors overwhelmingly vote to authorise strike action in contract disputes, threatening to darken world-famous venues.

Rail workers secure four-day week in landmark RMT deal

In a groundbreaking agreement that could transform Britain's railway industry, Network Rail workers have secured a four-day working week without loss of pay alongside substantial salary increases following negotiations with the RMT union.

Iron Ladies: Women of the Miners' Strike

A powerful new documentary reveals how women became the backbone of the 1984-85 miners' strike, transforming from homemakers to formidable activists in Britain's most bitter industrial dispute.

London Tube Strike Causes Major Travel Chaos

Commuters face travel chaos as RMT union members stage 24-hour London Underground strike over working conditions and safety concerns, shutting down key tube lines.

NHS staff vote to strike over institutional racism

Thousands of NHS workers across England have overwhelmingly voted for strike action, citing deep-rooted institutional racism and significant pay disparities affecting ethnic minority staff.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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