NHS phlebotomists strike for 236 days in pay dispute
Specialist blood-taking staff at Gloucestershire hospitals continue historic 236-day strike over pay grading dispute. Union demands fair recognition for skilled work. Read the full story.
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Hundreds of NHS staff win improved terms after strike
Hundreds of low-paid NHS hospital staff secure better pay and conditions after strike action threat forces management to negotiate improved terms.
Starbucks workers strike in 25+ US cities on Red Cup Day
Hundreds of Starbucks workers launch unfair labour practice strike across US cities amid contract negotiations stalemate. Union calls for customer boycott.
Starbucks workers strike on Red Cup Day across UK
Starbucks workers across the UK are staging strikes on the company's popular Red Cup Day, protesting working conditions and pay disputes during the busiest promotional event of the season.
Starbucks baristas strike over UK contract disputes
Starbucks workers across Britain are taking unprecedented strike action in a dramatic escalation of their campaign for better contracts and working conditions.
Labour's employment rights bill transforms UK workplace
The Labour government's landmark employment rights bill promises the biggest shake-up of workplace protections in decades, challenging the Tory legacy and empowering British workers.
Mississippi firm accused of trafficking Mauritian workers
A US federal lawsuit alleges a Mississippi-based company engaged in human trafficking by bringing workers from Mauritius under false pretences and subjecting them to exploitative conditions in New Orleans hotels.
Labour MP accuses government of betraying British workers
Shadow Minister delivers blistering critique of Conservative employment policies, claiming UK workers are being 'sold down the river' while government prioritises corporate interests over British jobs.
Home Office faces legal action over NI visa U-turn
The UK Home Office is confronting potential legal challenges after abruptly reversing visa decisions for Indian and Vietnamese workers in Northern Ireland, leaving families in limbo and raising questions about immigration policy consistency.
Federal Workers Union Threatens Strike Over Shutdown
The American Federation of Government Employees warns of unprecedented industrial action as 800,000 federal workers face working without pay during budget impasse.
Germany recruits thousands of Romanian workers in Munich drive
Germany launches unprecedented recruitment campaign in Romania, aiming to fill thousands of skilled positions amid severe labour shortages across key industries.
US Senate Passes Landmark Essential Workers Bill
In a historic move, the US Senate has approved the Essential Workers Bill, granting new protections and benefits to frontline employees who kept America running during the pandemic. Discover how this legislation will transform workers' rights.
NHS Crisis: The Real Story Behind Doctor Strikes
An inside look at why junior doctors are taking unprecedented strike action and what it reveals about the deepening crisis within Britain's National Health Service.
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.
Amazon accused of discriminating against pregnant, disabled workers
The online retail giant Amazon is confronting serious legal allegations of systemic discrimination against pregnant and disabled warehouse employees at its New Jersey facilities, with federal investigators uncovering troubling workplace practices.
Fair Work Agency risks failure without proper funding
The UK's groundbreaking Fair Work Agency, designed to protect vulnerable workers from exploitation, faces collapse without adequate resources and staffing, according to a damning report from the Work Foundation.
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.
Coal Mining Museum staff strike over pay dispute
Workers at Yorkshire's National Coal Mining Museum walk out over 'insulting' pay offer as Unison union condemns management's refusal to negotiate fair wages.
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.
Workers file £3.5bn lawsuit as shares crash
Thousands of former employees file massive lawsuit against corporate bosses after being made redundant while executives cashed in lucrative bonuses, causing company shares to crash dramatically.
Judge blocks Trump's unpaid worker recall during shutdown
A California federal judge delivers a major blow to the Trump administration, blocking their controversial move to recall federal employees without pay during the government shutdown.
Charity workers face 'abhorrent' abuse epidemic in UK
Shocking new report reveals charity staff across Britain are experiencing unprecedented levels of violence and threats, prompting demands for immediate government action to safeguard frontline workers.
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.
Youth unemployment crisis deepens in UK job market
New analysis reveals young Britons face the worst employment prospects in decades, with rising joblessness and stagnant wages creating a perfect storm for Generation Z.
MPs target TikTok over UK 'union-busting' claims
Cross-party politicians demand investigation into TikTok's alleged suppression of workers' rights and union recognition efforts at their UK offices.
Charity demands 'Thank Your Bin Workers Week'
A leading UK charity is campaigning for an annual celebration week to recognise the vital work of refuse collectors and street cleaners who keep our communities clean.
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.
Philippines halts worker deployments to Israel
Manila takes decisive action to protect overseas workers as Middle East tensions reach boiling point, suspending all new deployments to Israel.
Lammy scraps employment tribunal fees permanently
Foreign Secretary David Lammy confirms government will not reintroduce controversial employment tribunal fees, protecting workers' access to justice in significant policy reversal.
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