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WYM Mod Jul 9, 2025

In a pivotal labor development, Susie Madrak reveals that Philadelphia's first major city worker strike since 1986 ended after eight days with a new contract. Mayor Cherelle L. Parker and union leader Greg Boulware agreed to terms, allowing 9,000 essential workers to return. The three-year contract includes 3% annual raises and a new pay scale step, but Boulware expressed disappointment, highlighting the negotiation's challenges. For more insights, read the full article. https://crooksandliars.com/2025/07/philadelphia-tentative-contract-citywide #Philadelphia #unionstrike #AFSCME #laborrelations #cityworkers #publicservice

In Philadelphia, Tentative Contract In Citywide Trash Strike

The union got very little in the agreement.

Crooks and Liars

The North Star Jun 11, 2025

**Maintenance workers on strike against dismantling of Montreal public transit**

Since yesterday, STM maintenance workers have gone on strike, opposing cuts and privatization threatening public transit services. Union president Bruno Jeannotte emphasizes their commitment to fight back against these changes. This strike highlights a growing concern for the future of Montreal's public transport system.

Maintenance workers on strike against dismantling of Montreal public transit

10 June 2025 — On strike since yesterday morning, Société de transport de Montréal (STM) maintenance workers are refusing to watch the service they provide to

The North Star

The Daily Juice Apr 3, 2025

After two years of contract negotiations with parent company Microsoft, ZeniMax Workers United members have voted in overwhelming favor to authorize a strike.

#bethesda #zenimax #unionstrike #microsoft

https://thedailyjuice.net/bethesda-and-zenimax-union-votes-to-authorize-a-strike/

Bethesda and ZeniMax Union Votes to Authorize a Strike | The Daily Juice

After two years of contract negotiations with parent company Microsoft, ZeniMax Workers United members have voted in overwhelming favor to authorize a strike.

The Daily Juice

MarketPlays Oct 19, 2024

AT&T & CWA union deal brings 15-19% wage hikes for 23K workers after August strike. Southeast workers see extra 3% via Infrastructure bill. A boost long overdue? #AT&T #UnionStrike #LaborRights

PUPUWEB Blog Sep 10, 2024

🚨 The NYT Tech Guild, representing 600+ staff and the largest US union of tech workers with bargaining rights, has authorized a strike following two years of contract negotiations without resolution. 📢✊ #NYTTechGuild #UnionStrike #TechWorkers #LaborRights

OrganizingLIS Sep 10, 2024

Sending a big shush to governments that say they can't pay library workers a living wage

🔗 https://www.halifaxexaminer.ca/morning-file/sending-a-big-shush-to-governments-that-say-they-cant-pay-library-workers-a-living-wage/

#HalifaxPublicLibraries #HalifaxPublicLibrary #LibraryWorkers #LibraryUnions #ProtectLibraryWorkers #UnionStrike #CanadaLibraries

Sending a big shush to governments that say they can’t pay library workers a living wage

We can no longer be quiet about what libraries offer us all.

Halifax Examiner

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Willow 🏳️‍⚧️🏴🇵🇸Dec 14, 2023

today 14.12.2023 Finland has a nationwide strike that effects public transportation and few other areas. Only few busses and trains are moving today.

the nazi government is furious and media mostly blames the “greedy and selfish” workers and unions.

but we have Santa Claus. 🖕 #PainavaSyy #AKT #naziGovernment #JHL #SAK #strike #unionStrike #politics #finland #santaClaus #austerity #politicsFI

https://mailchi.mp/sak.fi/hallitus-ei-tullut-vastaan-poliittiset-lakot-toteutuivat?e=f461903067

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Poetry News Sep 29, 2023

Fist-bump
Election heat mounts
History writ in union strikes
Biden and Trump compete
Divide

#uaw #michigan #unionstrike #election2024 #cinquain #poetry

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66940361

UAW strike: This union worker fist-bumped Biden, but may vote for Trump

The current and former presidents are wooing striking auto workers in Michigan ahead of 2024 battle.

BBC News

General Strike Now Aug 27, 2023

Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) says they plan to maintain some services amid potential strike action by Manitoba Government and General ...

Approximately 1,700 unionized MPI employees are expected to be on the picket line beginning Monday at 7:30 a.m. if a new contract isn't negotiated by end of day Sunday.#MPIstrike #KyleRoss #ManitobaPublicInsurance #manitobastrike #manitobaunionstrike #MGEUstrike #UnionStrike #Canada
Manitoba Public Insurance details contingency plans amid looming strike

Manitoba Public Insurance details contingency plans amid looming strike

Approximately 1,700 unionized MPI employees are expected to be on the picket line beginning Monday at 7:30 a.m. if a new contract isn't negotiated by end of day Sunday.

Global News

General Strike Now Aug 27, 2023

The contract also includes yearly compounding general wage increases retroactive to March of last year, pay scale adjustments, more benefits, shift ...

MGEU voted to accept the latest offer from Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries which will see members receive an approximate two per cent wage increase over the next four years.#manitobaliquorstrike #liquormartstrike #ManitobaGovernmentandGeneralEmployeesUnion #ManitobaLiquorandLotteries #MBLL #MGEU #uniondeal #UnionStrike #Canada
Union accepts deal, Manitoba’s Liquor Mart strike ends

Union accepts deal, Manitoba’s Liquor Mart strike ends

MGEU voted to accept the latest offer from Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries which will see members receive an approximate two per cent wage increase over the next four years.

Global News