14 h. ago Thought Birmingham's bin strike was bad? How 1975 Glasgow walkout saw 70,000 tonnes of rubbish fester in the streets...before the Army were called in

In 1975, a mass walkout by binmen in a row over pay crippled Glasgow. In January of that year, around 350 workers began an unofficial strike that lasted more than three months.

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17 h. ago Unemployment benefits for striking workers being considered in Oregon, Washington

Lawmakers in Oregon and Washington are considering whether striking workers should receive unemployment benefits

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31 h. ago Union to ballot workers at beleaguered Dundee University on strike action

The university has been struggling with a £35 million deficit.

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58 h. ago Majorca and Ibiza holidays face disruption as Spanish workers threaten strike action

Popular holiday islands including Majorca, Ibiza and Menorca could face strikes in the hospitality sector just as the summer season gets underway

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60 h. ago Easter holiday warning as Canary Islands hotel workers threaten to strike

Hospitality workers within the hotel industry are planning to walk out over the Easter weekend

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3 d. ago Family of British aid worker killed in Gaza make fresh calls for investigation

The family of James Kirby, an aid worker killed in an Israeli drone strike, say they feel ignored by the Government on the anniversary of his death.

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3 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway Council workers could strike in dispute over pay

Unison union officials say more than 90 per cent of members who took part in a consultation are in favour of striking.

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4 d. ago Lab workers balloted on strike action amid patient safety concerns

More than 40 staff in the microbiology department at Liverpool Clinical Laboratories (LCL) are expected to take part in the vote, according to Unite.

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4 d. ago Aberdeen City Council workers back strike action in dispute over contract changes

The council has proposed a pay freeze and reducing the working week from 37 to 35 hours for full-time workers.

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4 d. ago Easter holidays under threat as Canary Islands hotel workers threaten to strike

Authorities are keen to avoid the mass protests that swept the Spanish archipelago in 2024

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5 d. ago Council workers at major trade union poised for strike over 'paltry' pay offer

GMB union members have voted overwhelmingly to strike.

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7 d. ago Freeloader who moaned that claiming benefits is harder than working full time jets off to Japan for a dream trip paid for by the taxpayer

Joshua Bishop - not his real name - went viral last year when he shared what the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) make him do to keep his unemployment benefit is harder than having a job.

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7 d. ago Union demands ‘fair pay offer’ after council workers signal strike action

The union said more than 92% of its members in local government in Scotland supported walkouts in a consultative ballot.

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7 d. ago Heathrow airport braced for more travel disruption next month as passenger assistance workers strike

Around 500 workers providing assistance to passengers with restricted mobility will strike for four days

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2 w. ago David Lammy says 'difficult to see' how Israel's Gaza actions are legal

In a statement to MPs on the breakdown of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, the Foreign Secretary voiced alarm at the 'appalling loss of life' happening.

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2 w. ago British charity worker injured in strike on UN facility in Gaza

The 51-year-old was among the five people injured in an explosion at a UN Office for Project Services (Unops) facility in Deir al-Balah.

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2 w. ago 'Israel airstrike' kills UN worker in Gaza after attack on major headquarters

A health ministry in the Gaza Strip today said one United Nations worker was killed and five others left severely injuries in a strike on a headquarters in the area

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2 w. ago Minister says jobless youths should consider joining up and serving in the Armed Forces to cut unemployment amid benefit crackdown

Liz Kendall said she 'absolutely agrees' with calls to ensure more young people join the Royal Air Force, Royal Navy and British Army.

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2 w. ago How many people get benefits now and how does the total compare with 20 years ago?

The number of people claiming disability benefits for mental health problems has increased significantly since the pandemic

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2 w. ago Jaguar Land Rover workers warned of ‘cartel’ amid potential strike action

Jaguar Land Rover Halewood workers face potential strike action as union leaders accuse suppliers of sidelining them in a major contract transition.

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