Hegseth, Pete
The latest strike took place in the eastern Pacific Ocean, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announcing that four people were killed in a drone strike targeting a boat operated by a "designated terrorist organization." The strike came two days after the deadliest set of strikes in the weekslong
Teachers
As the 16-day provincewide teachers strike in Alberta came to an end, 740,000 students returned to class, bringing an end to nearly three weeks of missed instruction. The strike, the largest in Alberta's history, was sparked by disputes over collective bargaining and working conditions, including overcrowded classrooms
Teachers
The provincial government passed the Back to School Act, forcing teachers to end their three-week strike and return to classrooms. The bill invokes the Charter's notwithstanding clause, allowing the government to protect the legislation from Charter challenges in court. About 750,000 students will return to classrooms on
Teachers
Unions and labour experts have warned about a growing trend of governments using obscure sections of the law to undermine workers' leverage in collective bargaining, a tactic that has been used at least 10 times in under three years by both Conservative and Liberal governments at various levels. The
Teachers
The Alberta government, led by Premier Danielle Smith, has invoked the Charter's notwithstanding clause to impose a tentative agreement on teachers, forcing them to return to class after a three-week strike. The move, which is a rare deployment of the clause, could lead to broad labour action in
Mediation
More than 750,000 students in Alberta have been out of class for three weeks due to a strike by the Alberta Teachers' Association, following the breakdown of negotiations between the union and the provincial government. The key issue at stake is the demand for limits on class size
Teachers
More than 750,000 students in Alberta have been out of class for three weeks due to a strike by the Alberta Teachers' Association, following the breakdown of negotiations between the union and the provincial government. The key issue at stake is the demand for limits on class size
Government employees
Over 60,000 New Zealand teachers joined nurses, doctors, and public-service staff in a massive strike on 23 October 2025, highlighting growing frustration over pay packets, working conditions, and classroom demands that have failed to keep pace with inflation, housing costs, and inflation. The strike reflected the government's
Government employees
Over 60,000 New Zealand teachers joined nurses, doctors, and public-service staff in a massive strike on 23 October 2025, highlighting growing frustration over pay packets, working conditions, and classroom demands that have failed to keep pace with inflation, housing costs, and inflation. The strike reflected the government's
Mediation
The Actors' Equity Association and the Broadway League reached a tentative agreement on a new production contract, averting a potential strike by actors and stage managers. However, the deal still needs to be ratified by union members, and tensions remain as the American Federation of Musicians Local 802, which
Mediation
Nurses and health-care professionals from the North York Family Health Team, who provide care and services to approximately 95,000 people, have gone on strike in response to the failure of their employer to negotiate a fair collective agreement. The strike is supported by the Ontario Nurses' Association (ONA)
Cabinet officials
The Senate of Nigeria has stepped into the ongoing two-week warning strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) with a meeting on Friday in Abuja. The joint committee, led by Senator Muntari Dandutse, has scheduled a follow-up meeting with the Minister of Education, Mr. Tunji Alausa, and the
