German airports strike: 2,300 flights canceled
A 24-hour strike at seven German airports, including Frankfurt and Munich, was set to affect nearly 300,000 passengers on Friday, as unionised workers pressed for higher wages and threatened a…
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Minneapolis teachers strike after failing to reach agreement
Teachers in the Minneapolis School District walked off the job on Tuesday, when union members said they could not reach agreement on wages, especially a “living wage” for education support…
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Hollywood producers and film crew union finally come to agreement
After a tense few weeks of negotiations, film industry crew members narrowly voted to approve two contracts with Hollywood producers. The agreement was reached barely two days before a strike…
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Authorities looking for 17 kidnapped missionaries in Haiti
U.S. officials and Haitian authorities are working to secure the release of 17 kidnapped in Haiti. The 400 Mawozo gang kidnapped the missionaries. The Associated Press has the story: Strike…
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Over 10,000 Deere & Co. workers go on strike
A massive strike started at the agricultural machinery giant Deere & Co. after the workers’ union could not come to an agreement with management. They rejected a contract offer that…
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Hollywood set crews go on strike for first time
The behind-the-scenes workers in Hollywood overwhelmingly voted to go on strike demanding better pay, safer hours, reasonable rest periods and other changes. The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees has…
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Indian farmers block traffic in massive protests
A nationwide protest is taking place in India as farmers agitate against the government’s new laws which eliminate guaranteed prices and modernize agriculture. Police have been called as access to…
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