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VW Workers Vote to Join UAW: A Landmark Victory for Organized Labor

VW Workers Vote to Join UAW: A Landmark Victory for Organized Labor

VW Workers Vote to Join UAW - In a historic decision, workers at a Volkswagen plant in Tennessee have voted overwhelmingly to join the United Automobile Workers (UAW) union, marking a significant win for organised

The Paradox of the American Labor Movement

The Paradox of the American Labor Movement

Last year was a significant year for the American labour movement, marked by high-profile strikes and growing public support for unions. Despite this, union membership remains low, especially in the private sector. The paradox of

Google Fires 28 Workers Over Protests Against $1.2 Billion Israeli Contract

Google Fires 28 Workers Over Protests Against $1.2 Billion Israeli Contract

In a controversial move, Google fired 28 Workers who participated in protests against Project Nimbus, a $1.2 billion joint contract with Amazon.com Inc. to provide AI and cloud services to the Israeli government and military.

UK Supreme Court rules trade union law

UK Supreme Court rules trade union law

In a significant decision, the UUK Supreme Court rules trade union law that violates workers' human rights by failing to protect them from sanctions other than dismissal for participating in industrial action. This ruling comes

Wisconsin Labor Leaders Wary Despite Recent Policy Win for Young Workers

Wisconsin Labor Leaders Wary Despite Recent Policy Win for Young Workers

Wisconsin labour leaders are voicing concerns over the current environment for Recent Policy Win for Young Workers, despite a recent victory in state policy. Governor Tony Evers vetoed a bill this month that would have

Uganda celebrates World Health Day, advocates for universal coverage together

Uganda celebrates World Health Day, advocates for universal coverage together

The Ugandan Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and different accomplices, organized an arrangement of occasions to observe World Health Day in Uganda. These activities, in arrangement with the overarching

Canadian National Railway proposes offer amidst union strike mandate talks

Canadian National Railway proposes offer amidst union strike mandate talks

Canadian National Railway's agreement with the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) has come to a basic crossroads as the railway company has made a comprehensive offer to address different concerns raised by the union. This

Albanese govt proposes phased rollout of aged care worker pay rise

Albanese govt proposes phased rollout of aged care worker pay rise

The Albanese government has put forward a proposition to execute the Fair Work Commission's requested 23% pay rise for aged care workers in a staged way. Rather than a prompt full increment in January 2025,

French CGT union issues strike notice during Paris Olympics

French CGT union issues strike notice during Paris Olympics

The declaration of a strike notice by the French hardline CGT union amid the Paris summer Olympics has blended discussion and raised concerns around potential disturbances to public administrations and operations. This move, coordinated to

Labour’s Rachel Reeves aims to close tax gap, boost services

Labour’s Rachel Reeves aims to close tax gap, boost services

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves is at the bleeding edge of Labour's financial procedure, which pivots on tending to the tax gap as an urgent means of financing the party's yearning investing plans. Reeves' later comments