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Chernobyl shield damaged, can't block radiation
The protective shield at Chernobyl is damaged and no longer blocks radiation after a Russian strike, the IAEA warns. Follow for breaking updates.
NHS flu jab crisis as staff uptake plummets before Christmas
Alarming data reveals fewer than one in ten frontline NHS staff are vaccinated against flu at some trusts, as health bosses warn of a record outbreak and looming doctors' strike. Urgent action is needed.
Australian skydiving instructors strike over pay dispute
Skydiving instructors in three Australian states have walked out in a major pay dispute, grounding flights during a peak tourism period. The union warns safety is at risk.
Dozens of FEMA Workers Placed on Leave by Trump Administration
The Trump administration has placed over 40 FEMA employees on administrative leave, raising concerns over politicisation of the disaster agency. Read the full investigation.
Starbucks strike escalates as union threatens biggest action
Starbucks Workers United threatens the 'longest and biggest' strike in company history as 2,500 baristas walk out. The union demands a fair contract after four years of negotiations.
Birmingham bin collections suspended amid strike
Bin collections in Birmingham are suspended as agency workers join the strike. Rubbish piles up amid allegations of bullying and threats from council management. Read the latest.
Birmingham bin strike escalates as agency workers walk out
All bin collections in Birmingham suspended after agency staff join the ongoing strike. Unite union claims bullying and blacklisting threats, while the council denies allegations. Find out the latest.
Agency workers join Birmingham bin strike action
Agency refuse workers in Birmingham join ongoing bin strikes over alleged bullying and harassment. Unite union warns dispute could continue beyond May elections.
Rowson cartoon targets Labour's workers' rights policy
Martin Rowson's latest political cartoon delivers sharp criticism of Labour's workers' rights manifesto, questioning Keir Starmer's commitment to change. See the analysis.
McDonald's workers protest closure after rat infestation
Dozens of Oakland McDonald's employees face job loss just before holidays after restaurant's permanent closure following viral rat infestation scandal. Workers demand transfers.
India's unions protest new labour laws in nationwide strike
A coalition of 10 major Indian trade unions launched nationwide protests against new labour codes, claiming they erode workers' rights and job security. Discover the full story.
Zara staff to protest on Black Friday over pay
Zara employees across Europe are staging Black Friday protests to demand the return of a profit-sharing scheme. Discover how this action could impact the retail giant.
Starbucks workers strike in 40+ US cities over contract
Over 1,000 Starbucks workers continue striking across 40+ US cities in what could become the largest protest in company history. Learn why baristas are demanding fair contracts.
British Library strikers demand fair pay and support
As British Library workers strike over pay, voices like Zadie Smith's champion their cause, highlighting a wider devaluation of library services and staff across the UK. Support our cultural heritage.
Agency staff join Birmingham bin strike
Agency workers hired to cover Birmingham's long-running bin strikes are now joining the industrial action over claims of bullying and unsustainable workloads, potentially extending the dispute until 2026.
Birmingham bin strike escalates with agency staff
Birmingham's bin strike intensifies as agency workers vote to join the picket lines from December 1, with Unite warning the dispute could last beyond May's local elections.
Birmingham bin strike escalates with agency workers
Agency workers in Birmingham vote to join official bin strike picket lines from December 1, escalating the dispute over pay and jobs. Read the latest developments.
NHS phlebotomists strike for 236 days in pay dispute
Specialist blood-taking staff at Gloucestershire hospitals continue historic 236-day strike over pay grading dispute. Union demands fair recognition for skilled work. Read the full story.
Hundreds of NHS staff win improved terms after strike
Hundreds of low-paid NHS hospital staff secure better pay and conditions after strike action threat forces management to negotiate improved terms.
Starbucks workers strike in 25+ US cities on Red Cup Day
Hundreds of Starbucks workers launch unfair labour practice strike across US cities amid contract negotiations stalemate. Union calls for customer boycott.
Starbucks workers strike on Red Cup Day across UK
Starbucks workers across the UK are staging strikes on the company's popular Red Cup Day, protesting working conditions and pay disputes during the busiest promotional event of the season.
Starbucks baristas strike over UK contract disputes
Starbucks workers across Britain are taking unprecedented strike action in a dramatic escalation of their campaign for better contracts and working conditions.
Labour's employment rights bill transforms UK workplace
The Labour government's landmark employment rights bill promises the biggest shake-up of workplace protections in decades, challenging the Tory legacy and empowering British workers.
Mississippi firm accused of trafficking Mauritian workers
A US federal lawsuit alleges a Mississippi-based company engaged in human trafficking by bringing workers from Mauritius under false pretences and subjecting them to exploitative conditions in New Orleans hotels.
Labour MP accuses government of betraying British workers
Shadow Minister delivers blistering critique of Conservative employment policies, claiming UK workers are being 'sold down the river' while government prioritises corporate interests over British jobs.
Home Office faces legal action over NI visa U-turn
The UK Home Office is confronting potential legal challenges after abruptly reversing visa decisions for Indian and Vietnamese workers in Northern Ireland, leaving families in limbo and raising questions about immigration policy consistency.
Federal Workers Union Threatens Strike Over Shutdown
The American Federation of Government Employees warns of unprecedented industrial action as 800,000 federal workers face working without pay during budget impasse.
Germany recruits thousands of Romanian workers in Munich drive
Germany launches unprecedented recruitment campaign in Romania, aiming to fill thousands of skilled positions amid severe labour shortages across key industries.
US Senate Passes Landmark Essential Workers Bill
In a historic move, the US Senate has approved the Essential Workers Bill, granting new protections and benefits to frontline employees who kept America running during the pandemic. Discover how this legislation will transform workers' rights.
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