Icelandic women strike for equality on 50th anniversary
Thousands of Icelandic women are walking out of workplaces and homes in a powerful 24-hour strike marking five decades since the groundbreaking 1975 protest that changed the nation.
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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.
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.
Aer Lingus Manchester crew strike cancels NY flights
Manchester-based Aer Lingus cabin crew launch indefinite strike, cancelling transatlantic services to New York JFK amid ongoing pay and conditions dispute.
Greece strike: Workers protest labour law reforms
Greece faces major disruption as workers across multiple sectors stage a 24-hour strike protesting new employment legislation that critics claim dismantles worker protections.
Eurostar strike threat: Summer travel chaos looms
Holiday chaos looms as Eurostar workers overwhelmingly back strike action, threatening to halt all cross-Channel services between London, Paris and Brussels during peak summer season.
Eurostar Christmas strike chaos as RMT announces walkouts
Cross-Channel rail services face severe disruption as RMT union members plan December strikes over working conditions, threatening holiday travel plans for thousands.
Northern Ireland NHS staff strike over pay dispute
Thousands of health workers across Northern Ireland have launched fresh strike action in an ongoing pay dispute, causing significant disruption to NHS services while political stalemate continues at Stormont.
Athens grinds to halt in mass strike over labour reforms
Greek workers bring Athens to a standstill in 24-hour general strike protesting new employment law they claim will destroy workers' rights and create 'barbaric' conditions.
Heathrow chaos after Virgin Atlantic tail strike
Exclusive: Passengers face major disruption at Heathrow Airport after Virgin Atlantic flight suffers tail strike during takeoff, sparking emergency response and lengthy delays.
Heathrow tail strike sparks major flight disruption
A serious aircraft tail strike at Heathrow Airport has caused widespread flight cancellations and delays, affecting thousands of travellers. Discover how this incident is impacting one of the world's busiest airports.
Sydney rail strike causes city-wide transport chaos
Commuters across Sydney face travel chaos as rail workers walk off the job in a 24-hour strike over wage negotiations, bringing the city's transport network to a near-standstill.
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.
European airport strikes cause travel chaos and mass cancellations
A major European capital faces complete transport paralysis as airport workers' strikes cancel hundreds of flights, leaving thousands of passengers stranded and facing travel chaos.
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.
French air strike threatens Easter UK flights
British travellers face Easter holiday disruption as French air traffic controllers announce strike action, threatening widespread flight cancellations and delays across UK airports.
French strike threatens 600 daily flight cancellations
Massive travel disruption looms as French air traffic controllers prepare for nationwide strike action, with Ryanair predicting up to 600 daily flight cancellations across Europe.
Ryanair cancels 600 flights in major travel blow
Ryanair cancels 600 flights across Europe due to French air traffic control strikes, disrupting thousands of British travellers' holiday plans. Find out which routes are affected and your passenger rights.
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.
French air strike threatens UK holiday flight chaos
Massive French air traffic control walkouts from September 25th threaten widespread flight cancellations and delays for British holidaymakers heading to Spain and Mediterranean destinations.
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.
Brits Warned of Italian Travel Chaos This Friday
British tourists travelling to Italy are being warned of severe disruption as a nationwide 24-hour transport strike is set to bring the country to a standstill on Friday, impacting flights, trains, and public transport.
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