39 h. ago Christmas travel chaos set to hit major London airport as staff threaten to strike

Staff are set to strike at Luton airport this month, which could lead to travel chaos in the run up to the festive period. Christmas travel could be affected by the strike action.

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50 h. ago Festive flights from Scotland's biggest airports facing disruption over pay dispute

There are fears that flights in the run up to Christmas could be disrupted by a long running tanker drivers pay dispute with four days of strike action over the festive period. The drivers deliver vital aviation fuel supplies to Edinburgh and Glasgow Airports

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64 h. ago TV and film performers to vote on strike action over AI scanning

Actors union Equity said it was ‘at the forefront of the fight to ensure working people are protected from artificial intelligence misuse’.

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3 d. ago Agency refuse workers to join Birmingham bin strikers on picket lines

Unite said the number of agency workers who will join the strike action is ‘growing daily’.

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3 d. ago Christmas crisp supplies at risk as workers back strike action

Snack fans across the UK might have to go without Hula Hoops, McCoy's, Pom-Bears and Discos this Christmas

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4 d. ago Manchester Metrolink strikes postponed after union negotiations

Strike action later this month could still go ahead and cause major New Year's Eve disruption

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6 d. ago Agency workers covering for Birmingham bin strikers to join picket lines

Unite said the number of agency workers who will join the strike action is ‘growing daily’.

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7 d. ago Brits face popular Guinness beer shortage as huge strike action looms before Christmas

A DRY Christmas could be on the cards for millions of Brits as furious workers at Diageo's Belfast brewery prepare to down tools in a massive row over pay. The UK is facing a "Guinness drought" this festive season after staff voted unanimously to reject a pay offer and launch eight days of strikes next...

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8 d. ago Resident doctors to vote on extending mandate for strike action

If the ballot is successful, the mandate would last until August 2026.

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9 d. ago What you need to know about CrossCountry train strikes as major disruption confirmed

CrossCountry services will be disrupted on every Saturday throughout December due to strike action

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1 week ago Major travel disruption this week as airport cancels all departures

Three days of strike action will see one airport partially shut down

Transport

2 w. ago DWP letters slammed as 'new low' for department as staff strike

The Public and Commercial Services (PCS) Union said more than 80 jobs are at risk at the Lincoln City Hall site and its members will take strike action from 1 December until 2 January

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2 w. ago 'Dismay': Teaching union takes Jenny Gilruth to task for 'undermining' pledge on class contact time

The EIS teaching union has taken Jenny Gilruth to task over her decision to announce Scottish Government plans in the media

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2 w. ago RMT announces CrossCountry strikes set to cause travel chaos at Christmas

The RMT has announced strike action over pay, staffing, and 'previously agreed commitments'

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2 w. ago University principal vows no compulsory job cuts before July amid strike action

Lecturers and staff with the University and College Union Edinburgh walked out earlier this week.

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2 w. ago MLS executive who built a powerhouse faced allegations of sexist, racist and homophobic behavior

Philadelphia Union sporting director Ernst Tanner denies the allegations, which prompted a recently-concluded MLS investigation that could not corroborate themRead a summary of our investigation hereFrom a box above the field at PayPal Park in San Jose, Ernst Tanner looked on. It was 10 June 2023, and his Union team were losing a physical match 2-1 to the San Jose Earthquakes. Jamiro Monteiro, a player Tanner had brought to the Union in 2019 before trading him to San Jose, was being substituted. Monteiro, clearly exhausted, trudged to the Earthquakes’ bench as referee Nima Saghafi extended his arm and ushered him along, briefly making contact.It wasn’t the first time Saghafi had touched the midfielder. In the first half, with Monteiro on the ground after being sent flying by a tackle, Saghafi placed his hand on Monteiro’s back, a small gesture meant to show concern.Made multiple misogynistic comments, including saying “women don’t belong in men’s soccer” about a female MLS referee a...

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2 w. ago Sally Rooney says UK prisoners linked to Palestine Action face ‘shocking mistreatment’

Exclusive: author urges ministers to engage with those on hunger strike, who want better conditions, bail and lifting of banSally Rooney has pleaded with the UK government to address the “shocking mistreatment” of Palestine Action-affiliated prisoners who are on hunger strike, saying she fears for their welfare.Six prisoners awaiting trial are refusing food, including two who have been on hunger strike for more than two weeks and are already said to have lost considerable weight and be struggling physically. Their demands include improved jail conditions, release on bail and lifting the ban on Palestine Action. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Crippling resident doctors walkout set to send number of working days lost to strike action under Labour surging past 750,000 despite string of inflation

Analysis of official figures shows that between July 2024, when Labour won the election, and September this year, 684,000 working days were wiped out because of strikes.

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3 w. ago Majority of doctors do NOT back strike action leaked poll reveals as Wes Streeting claims 'reckless' union 'has lost the plot'

The strike organised by the British Medical Association will now last until 7am on Wednesday. It marks the 13th time since 2023 that the group has taken industrial action.

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3 w. ago NHS doctors go on strike as leaders warn industrial action could mean staff cuts

Some 77,000 resident doctors work in hospitals and community services, with thousands of them expected to strike for five days from Friday.

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