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16,000 NYC Nurses to Strike Over Pay and Conditions

Nearly 16,000 nurses at major New York City private hospitals are set to walk out on Monday in a dispute over pay, health insurance, and chronic understaffing. Read the latest on the escalating healthcare crisis.

New Year's Eve Strikes at Westminster and DLR

Security staff at the Palace of Westminster and DLR cleaners will strike on 31 December 2025 in separate pay disputes, capping a year of industrial action. Read the full story.

Greta Thunberg arrested in London protest

Climate activist Greta Thunberg was arrested in London while supporting hunger-striking prisoners. The activists are now taking the UK government to court. Read the full story.

Palestine Action hunger strikers sue government

Protesters from Palestine Action begin legal proceedings against the government. Plus: a major cancer breakthrough and the gaming world mourns a legend. Read the full morning briefing.

Hull Trains drivers strike over sacking in fatigue dispute

Hull Trains drivers launch a 48-hour strike over the sacking of a colleague who reported fatigue. The union claims unfair dismissal, while the company cites a safety risk. Read the latest on this ongoing industrial action.

Junior Doctors to Vote on Extending Strike Mandate

English resident doctors will vote on extending their strike mandate for six months. A successful ballot could see industrial action continue until August 2026 amid disputes over pay and job security.

BMA branded hypocritical over staff pay rise

The British Medical Association faces a formal pay dispute with its own staff after offering a 2% pay rise, while its doctors strike for 26%. Read the full story on the growing internal conflict.

Agency staff join Birmingham bin strike

Agency workers hired to cover Birmingham's long-running bin strikes are now joining the industrial action over claims of bullying and unsustainable workloads, potentially extending the dispute until 2026.

Junior Doctors to Strike Again in Pay Dispute

NHS junior doctors in England plan new five-day strike over unresolved pay dispute with government. Learn how this affects healthcare services and the ongoing negotiations.

UK Leonardo staff strike over pay dispute

Thousands of aerospace workers across the UK have launched strike action against defence giant Leonardo, protesting a pay offer they say is a real-terms cut. Read more on the unfolding industrial action.

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