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Workers celebrating election victory of the independent union

Workers celebrating election victory of the independent union

UK - Unison and Unite said a majority of their members were in favor of the deal, which would see all employees gain at least £1,900. Council staff accepted an offer of pay increases after

Yorkshire Ambulance Service workers to vote on strike move in pay row

Yorkshire Ambulance Service workers to vote on strike move in pay row

UK - The GMB union said an advisory vote involving almost 1,500 members of the Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) showed 90% were in favor of the strike. Ambulance workers in Yorkshire must vote to strike

Hurricane Ian heads toward Florida after slamming western Cuba

Hurricane Ian heads toward Florida after slamming western Cuba

US - Jan, a Category 3 storm with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph, passed over the southeastern Gulf of Mexico around 2:00 pm. The alien made landfall in Cuba early Tuesday morning in a

10 best jobs in the Philippines 2022

10 best jobs in the Philippines 2022

Philippines - In 2022, there has been a shift in in-demand jobs in the Philippines. Due to the pandemic, people are now looking for more online jobs than ever. Fortunately, many companies offer vacancies even

Flight cancellations possible as Italian airline staff plan strike 

Flight cancellations possible as Italian airline staff plan strike 

Italy - Flight attendants from budget airlines Ryanair and Vueling will go on strike across Italy on October 1st. Cancellations and disruptions are possible as pilots and flight attendants quit their jobs demanding higher wages

Odisha: NHRC asks for report on boat tragedies 

Odisha: NHRC asks for report on boat tragedies 

India - The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has directed the Chief Secretary to respond to the boat tragedy in Odisha within the next four weeks after expressing disappointment over the State government's lack of

ScotRail workers strike in October

ScotRail workers strike in October

UK - ScotRail workers will go on strike next month over a wage dispute. Members of the railroad, maritime and transport (RMT) union at ScotRail will leave on Monday, October 10, after rejecting a 5%

Universal credit rules tightened for part-time workers

Universal credit rules tightened for part-time workers

UK - Benefits for low-paid part-time workers will be cut unless they take "active steps" to earn more, in line with the reform announced in the mini-budget. Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng oversaw the change, which he

Boeing agrees to pay $200 million for misleading the public about the 737 Max

Boeing agrees to pay $200 million for misleading the public about the 737 Max

US- Boeing and its former CEO Dennis Muilenburg have agreed to pay hefty fines to settle allegations by the Securities and Exchange Commission that they misled the public about the safety of the 737 Max

What do transportation jobs pay?

What do transportation jobs pay?

Global - On average, transportation jobs pay $57,500 annually. However, there are other job options in the transportation industry. For instance, a seasoned pilot of an aeroplane employed by a reputable corporation may earn up