Local government
The COVID-19 pandemic presented unique challenges to healthcare workers in Hong Kong, particularly in the early days of the outbreak in 2020. A recent study published in the Journal of Industrial Relations highlights the importance of democratic framing of social movement unionism in the face of such crises. The research,
Local government
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said the Scottish Government cannot provide a "bottomless pit of money" to resolve the ongoing strike by local government workers, who have walked out over pay disputes. The strikes, which include school and waste workers, are set to cause disruption across Scotland,
Strikes
British Airways workers at Heathrow Airport have voted in favour of taking strike action during the summer holidays, with over 700 staff set to join picket lines despite peak travel demand expected to reach pre-pandemic levels. The trade unions, Unite and GMB, are demanding the reinstatement of a 10% pay
Strikes
Boris Johnson today pitted the public against striking rail workers as he accused them of "aggravating" the nation's teenagers, workers, and pensioners. The Prime Minister expressed his concern that the strikes were "causing significant disruption and inconvenience up and down the country, making it more
City councils
Glasgow City Council's bid to introduce a new pay and benefits package for 28,500 workers has been met with resistance from the GMB union. Despite a 52-47% vote to reject the offer by members who participated in a consultative ballot, the low return rate of just 25%
Pensions
Concerns over pension reform have led to widespread strike action by public sector workers, highlighting the disparity in pension provision between the public and private sectors. The Local Government Association (LGA) estimates that 400,000 workers participated in strikes across England, while the 11 unions organizing the strike claim that
Pensions
Thousands of local authority workers, including teachers and support staff, are set to join a national strike tomorrow, leading to the potential closure of schools across London. The strike, which could affect up to 1.4 million council employees, is in response to government plans to scrap the "Rule
Northwest Airlines Corp.
President Clinton dispatched Bruce Lindsey, one of his closest aides, to Minneapolis to try to break the deadlock between Northwest Airlines and its striking pilots, which has grounded the carrier for 11 days and disrupted travel in the Midwest and South. Lindsey was joined by Transportation Secretary Rodney Slater, and
Northwest Airlines Corp.
Labor unions in the United States have shown signs of renewed aggressiveness in recent years, with a surge in major walkouts and strikes that has not been seen in decades. The strikes at Northwest Airlines, General Motors, Bell Atlantic, and U S West are just a few examples of the
Northwest Airlines Corp.
The week-old strike by Northwest Airlines' 6,200 pilots has its roots in a complex history of wage disputes, job security concerns, and shattered trust between the airline and its employees. The two sides have been struggling to reach a settlement for over two years, with the pilots demanding
Northwest Airlines Corp.
Business travelers have experienced only minimal disruptions so far due to the pilots' strike at Northwest Airlines, thanks to increased service from rival carriers at the airline's primary hubs in Detroit and Minneapolis. However, these alternatives can be pricier, and the strike may lead to more severe
Strikes
Mrs. Lofaso, a math teacher at Mount Vernon High School, apologized to her students for forgetting what she was going to say, reflecting the chaotic start of the school year due to a strike that lasted for a week. With the school board and the teachers' union reaching an
