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South Africa Minibus Taxi Drivers Strike Turns Deadly, Violent Protests in Cape Town

South Africa Minibus Taxi Drivers Strike Turns Deadly, Violent Protests in Cape Town

A strike by minibus taxi drivers in Cape Town, South Africa this week turned violent killing five people, including a British man after the vehicle he was in drove into the midst of a protest.

ASF Pickets Winona Teachers and Students As Strike is Impending

ASF Pickets Winona Teachers and Students As Strike is Impending

A significant disruption to the beginning of the new school year may be in store. If a new agreement with Minnesota State is not reached, the Administrative and Service Faculty (ASF) has threatened to go

Auto-Parts Maker Magna May Do Layoffs In Case Of Labor Strike

Auto-Parts Maker Magna May Do Layoffs In Case Of Labor Strike

Tensions have risen in contract talks between the United Auto Workers (UAW) union and Stellantis, an automotive company.  UAW President Shawn Fain accused Stellantis of seeking concessions in contract negotiations when the union was looking

Georgia Fires Recruiting Staffer Involved In Fatal Crash And Lawsuit

Georgia Fires Recruiting Staffer Involved In Fatal Crash And Lawsuit

Georgia fired Victoria Bowles, a staff member who survived a car crash that killed football player Devin Willock and another staff member in January.  Bowles filed a lawsuit against the University of Georgia Athletic Association

STRIKE: RWJU Nurses Strike Hold A Candlelight Vigil

STRIKE: RWJU Nurses Strike Hold A Candlelight Vigil

Tuesday night in New Brunswick, striking nurses from the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJU)  in New Jersey held a candlelight vigil. On the fifth night of the strike, the 1,700 nurses from USW Local

Tyson Foods to Shut Down Four Plants to Cut Costs, Reallocate Resources

Tyson Foods to Shut Down Four Plants to Cut Costs, Reallocate Resources

Tyson Foods, which supplies beef, pork and chicken in the United States, is shutting down four processing plants in North Little Rock in Arkansas; Corydon, Indiana; Dexter, Missouri and Noel, Missouri, as a cost cutting

STRIKE: Over 11,000 City Workers Walk Off the Job in LA

STRIKE: Over 11,000 City Workers Walk Off the Job in LA

Los Angeles is bracing for a major strike by over 11,000 city workers on Tuesday. The workers, who are represented by SEIU Local 721, are striking over issues including wages, healthcare, and working conditions. The

10 Largest Strikes in History of U.S.

10 Largest Strikes in History of U.S.

Welcome to a journey through the pages of history, where we unveil the powerful forces that have shaped America's labor landscape. Today, we embark on an exhilarating deep dive into the 10 largest strikes in

Former Dancers File Lawsuit Against Lizzo Alleging Hostile Work Environment

Former Dancers File Lawsuit Against Lizzo Alleging Hostile Work Environment

Three former dancers have filed legal action against Grammy-winning artist Lizzo, her dance captain, and her production company, alleging sexual harassment and the creation of a hostile work environment.  The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles,

Educators in 10 Council Areas Decide to Strike

Educators in 10 Council Areas Decide to Strike

Ten Scottish councils' education and early childhood employees have approved a pay strike. Following the summer break, targeted industrial action will be taken by members of Unite the Union's council. Numerous workers, such as janitors,