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.
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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.
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.
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.
1984 Miners' Strike Artefacts Saved for the Nation
A priceless collection of artefacts from the 1984 miners' strike and UK coal mining history has been rescued from disposal, securing a permanent home at the National Coal Mining Museum in Wakefield.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tube drivers earn £100k+ as strikes paralyse London
Exclusive investigation reveals London Underground drivers earning over £100,000 annually as RMT union strikes bring capital to standstill, sparking fury among stranded commuters.
Major London Underground Strike Causes Travel Chaos
Commuters face travel chaos as RMT union members on the London Underground launch a 24-hour strike over working conditions and travel concessions, bringing large parts of the Tube network to a standstill.
London Commuter Chaos: DLR & Tube Staff Strike
London's transport network faces major disruption as RMT union members on the Docklands Light Railway and London Underground stage a 48-hour strike over pay and conditions, crippling key commuter routes.
Kathy Bates Slams Hollywood's 'Adolescent' Attitude
Academy Award winner Kathy Bates delivers a scathing critique of Hollywood's treatment of writers, comparing studio executives to 'adolescents' and voicing strong support for the WGA strike in an exclusive interview.
Tube Drivers Demand Legoland Tickets in Pay Deal
Commuters face travel misery as Tube drivers hold London to ransom, demanding free Legoland tickets and theme park passes in a shocking new pay deal that threatens to cripple the capital.
London Tube Strike Sparks Commuter Chaos and Delays
Frustrated Londoners face travel chaos and massive delays as a 24-hour Tube strike brings the Underground network to a standstill. Watch the raw reaction from stranded commuters.
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