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Inside Cape Breton University's new medical campus
Premier Tim Houston was in Cape Breton for the opening of a new medical sciences building. But he was met by striking long-term care workers still seeking a deal. The CBC's Kyle Moore has the story.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7201419?cmp=rss

General Strike Now May 6

On May 12 1926 the General Strike was called off by the Trade Union Congress (TUC) with no clear conclusion. The TUC asked the government to call on ...#NationalUnionofRailwaymen #theGeneralStrike #strikecommittee #Carlisle #AlexanderAuld #strikingworkers #NationalUnionofGeneralWorkers #MarketHill #SpecialConstabulary
General Strike 1926: a century on from the strike that stilled the nation

General Strike 1926: a century on from the strike that stilled the nation

One hundred years ago this week workers all over the UK walked out of work on strike and brought the nation to a standstill and it was no different in...

Yahoo News UK

General Strike Now Apr 8

... general strike against against planned austerity measures in front of the parliament building in Athens, Greece, May 30, 2018. REUTERS/Alkis ...

Thousands of Greek workers went on strike on Wednesday to protest against years of belt-tightening and a new wave austerity measures that will kick in after the country's third international bailout expires this summer.#austeritymeasures #strikingworkers #bailout #pensioncuts #YannisVlachos
Greek workers strike against belt-tightening, bailout reforms

Greek workers strike against belt-tightening, bailout reforms

Thousands of Greek workers went on strike on Wednesday to protest against years of belt-tightening and a new wave austerity measures that will kick in after ...

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Steve Dustcircle 🌹Aug 14, 2024

#BHP removes #strikingworkers at huge #Chile #coppermine, output at risk

https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/workers-bhps-escondida-copper-mine-will-strike-after-failing-reach-agreement-2024-08-13/?ref=am-quickie.ghost.io

BHP removes striking workers at huge Chile copper mine, output at risk

Mining giant BHP said on Tuesday it had started removing workers on strike at its Escondida copper mine in Chile, deepening tensions at the site after a powerful union rejected the company's latest invitation for talks on pay.

Reuters

U.S. Politics in Real Time Sep 27, 2023

In Historic First, Biden Walks Picket Line With Striking UAW Workers - "You deserve what you've earned, and you've earned a hell of a lot more than you're getting paid now," President Joe Biden told Michigan autoworkers.

https://www.commondreams.org/news/biden-picket-line

#BidenWalksPicketLine #UAWWorkers #MichiganAutoworkers #EarnedMore #StrikingWorkers #HistoricFirst #Politics #News

In Historic First, Biden Walks Picket Line With Striking UAW Workers

"You deserve what you've earned, and you've earned a hell of a lot more than you're getting paid now," President Joe Biden told Michigan autoworkers.

Common Dreams

General Strike Now Sep 19, 2023

The strike isn't likely to reshape the national economy, but its effects will still be acutely felt.#hereTheUnitedAutoWorkersstrike #economiceffectsofthestrike #PresidentJoeBiden #littlewonder #AmericanJews #Americasmajorcarmakers #GettyRussellBrandWas #Eligiblestrikingworkers #realpain #ReadJemalCountess #35-year-oldTVpresenter #fearsofmajoreconomicturmoil #realissue #radiohostChrisEvans #worst-casescenario #labor-relationsexperts #strikingworkers #Americasnewbattlefront #MichiganStateUniversity #PrimeMinisterJustinTrudeau #newideas #BBCRadio #targetedformat #LaborRelations #editionofTheAtlanticDaily #year #lessspendingmoney #UAWscurrentnegotiation #trainstation #WestLondon #workers #sourceoftension #lastweek #AnomalyBySophieGilbert #Indiangovernment #autoindustry #Canadiandiplomat #UAW #localbusinesses #labormovement #generalpublicHarryKatz #FamilyStone #RangeRover #GayTalese #BostonGlobe #percentbump #targetedcarmakers #PeterBerg #directoroftheSchoolofHumanResources #automanufacturers
The Economic Stakes of the UAW Strike

The Economic Stakes of the UAW Strike

The strike isn’t likely to reshape the national economy, but its effects will still be acutely felt.

The Atlantic

Steve Dustcircle 🌹Aug 2, 2023

As #Hollywood Strikes, Sen. #JohnFetterman Introduces #FoodStampsBill for #Workers on #PicketLine
https://theintercept.com/2023/07/27/strike-food-stamps-bill-john-fetterman

The legislation would repeal a restriction on #strikingworkers receiving #SNAPbenefits.

As Hollywood Strikes, Sen. John Fetterman Introduces Food Stamps Bill for Workers on Picket Line

The legislation would repeal a restriction on workers receiving SNAP benefits while on strike.

The Intercept

U.S. Politics in Real Time Jul 28, 2023

Fetterman Bill Would Ensure Striking Workers Can Receive Federal Food Aid — "I'm proud to introduce this bill that will eliminate the need for workers to choose between fighting for fair working conditions and putting food on the table for their families," said the Pennsylvania Democrat.

https://www.commondreams.org/news/fetterman-striking-workers-food-benefits

#FettermanBill #StrikingWorkers #FederalFoodAid #FairWorkingConditions #PuttingFoodontheTable #PennsylvaniaDemocrat #Politics #News

Fetterman Bill Would Ensure Striking Workers Can Receive Federal Food Aid

"I'm proud to introduce this bill that will eliminate the need for workers to choose between fighting for fair working conditions and putting food on the table for their families," said the Pennsylvania Democrat.

Common Dreams

U.S. Politics in Real Time Jun 2, 2023

Supreme Court Rules Companies Can Sue Striking Workers for 'Sabotage' and 'Destruction,' Misses Entire Point of Striking

https://www.vice.com/en/article/n7eejg/supreme-court-rules-companies-can-sue-striking-workers-for-sabotage-and-destruction-misses-entire-point-of-striking?utm_source=reddit.com

#ViceNews #SupremeCourtRuling #StrikingWorkers #Sabotage #Destruction #RightToStrike #Politics #News

Supreme Court Rules Companies Can Sue Striking Workers for 'Sabotage' and 'Destruction,' Misses Entire Point of Striking

In a new ruling, the Court sided with a company that sued its union for property damage because it went on strike. That sets a precedent that if a union strikes, it has to ensure the company won't lose any money.

Rickard Sisters Mar 15, 2023

Solidarity with all striking workers this week ✊

If you are inconvenienced by industrial action, remember to blame the bosses not the workers. If people had proper pay and working conditions there wouldn’t be a need to strike in the first place.

#strikes #strike #StrikingWorkers #EnoughIsEnough #IndustrialAction #TUC #Drawing #Illustration #TheRaggedTrouseredPhilanthropists