European divisions over Israel laid bare by Eurovision Song Contest boycotts

Divisions in Europe over Israel have been exposed at the boycott-hit Eurovision Song Contest, which gets under way…
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TUC general secretary Paul Nowak said the case will be lodged with the International Labour Organisation because the Strike Act, which ensures ...#UK #Labourlaw #Article #UKBureau #standard
Unions to report UK government to UN body over strike law
Unions to report UK government to UN body over strike law

The controversial statute covers minimum service levels in crucial sectors that have to be met in the event of a protest action

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Hundreds take part in day of industrial action in Sweida province ... Syrians in the regime-held south of the country staged a general strike on Sunday ...#Syria #Article #UKBureau
Syrians strike over living conditions in regime-held south
Syrians strike over living conditions in regime-held south

Hundreds take part in day of industrial action in Sweida province

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Industrial action cannot become "business as usual", the National Health Service England chief executive has said, as she warned disruption from ...
NHS England boss warns strike disruption to get worse
NHS England boss warns strike disruption to get worse

Amanda Pritchard says action cannot become 'business as usual' as patients are paying the price

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Rail strike to cause travel chaos for fans. ... Mick Whelan, Aslef's general secretary, said that there was “no waning in enthusiasm” from train ...
UK train drivers strike on Saturday, disrupting travel plans for FA Cup final
UK train drivers strike on Saturday, disrupting travel plans for FA Cup final

Rail strike to cause travel chaos for fans

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“Escalating strike action will inevitably cause disruption, delays and cancellations across Heathrow,” said Unite union general secretary Sharon ...
Heathrow Airport security guards' strike extends to second terminal
Heathrow Airport security guards' strike extends to second terminal

Security personnel at Terminal 3 will join colleagues at Terminal 5 in striking

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The ballots will decide if various workers will go on strike amid the cost-of-living ... RCN general secretary Pat Cullen said: "Once again, ...
Nurses, council workers and school support staff in England vote on strike over pay
Nurses, council workers and school support staff in England vote on strike over pay

Union members voice concerns over pay offers amid cost-of-living crisis and staffing issues

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Instead of bringing management and unions together, you are driving a deeper wedge between them.” Aslef is also planning strike action on May 31 and ...
Rail union leader wants special summit to halt industry 'chaos'
Rail union leader wants special summit to halt industry 'chaos'

Call comes as strikes hamper services on weekend of Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool

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Concerns grow for patients as nurses are due to strike on Sunday over pay. ... Royal College of Nursing general secretary Pat Cullen, ...
London's Great Ormond Street Hospital granted nurses' strike exemption
London's Great Ormond Street Hospital granted nurses' strike exemption

Concerns grow for patients as nurses are due to strike on Sunday over pay

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Speaking on Tuesday morning at the start of the strike, Sir Stephen Powis, National Medical Director of NHS England, said the action will "undoubetdly ...
NHS leader warns junior doctors’ strike will have catastrophic effect on health care
NHS leader warns junior doctors’ strike will have catastrophic effect on health care

Government dismisses union request for 35 per cent pay rise as 'unreasonable'

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