Last-minute pay deal averts Norwegian rig workers’ strike

Norwegian offshore unions enter last-ditch talks to avert wider strike

Norwegian unions representing offshore drilling rig and floating platform workers have entered state-mediated wage talks to prevent a wider strike from hitting the country’s oil and gas sector. The negotiations involve Styrke, SAFE, and DSO, which together say more than 600 members could walk out first if no deal is reached. According to Reuters, the

This Day in Labor History: July 9, 1971

On July 9, 1971, paperworkers at Fraser Paper Company, in Madawaska, Maine went on strike. This dramatic strike, an early moment in the unionbusting that would soon destroy American unions, faced strong resistance from workers, including responding to police tear gassing them by throwing rocks at the cops and destroying their cars. The workers won [] The post This Day in Labor History: July 9, 1971 appeared first on Lawyers, Guns Money.

Ford and Unifor strike tentative deal for three-year labour contract

A new deal has been struck for a three-year labour contract between a union representing Canadian autoworkers and Ford Motor Co.. The tentative agreement covers roughly 5,000 workers at five plants in southern Ontario and one in Alberta. Details are being kept under wraps until they can be presented to union members for ratification. Negotiations [] The post Ford and Unifor strike tentative deal for three-year labour contract appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Industrial Relations board finds Canadian Pacific Kansas City contravened anti-scab law

Workers represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers System Council 11 have been on strike since the end of May. The post Industrial Relations board finds Canadian Pacific Kansas City contravened anti-scab law appeared first on rabble.ca.

Labor side lowers proposed hourly minimum wage for next year to 11,700

The labor side revised down its proposed hourly minimum wage for next year to 11,700 won (7.56) during ongoing wage-setting negotiations Thursday, still higher than the business side's proposal. The revised minimum wage proposal was presented by the labor side at a plenary session of the Minimum Wage Commission, down from its initial proposal of 12,000 won. The latest proposal marks the labor side's fourth revision from its initial offer. During the meeting, the business side proposed 10,410 wo

Portugal General Strike: What Now?

The general strike on June 3 was an important day of mobilization for workers against the labor package, proposed by the Democratic Alliance (AD) government, which represents the deepest attacks on workers since the days of the dictatorship. Where do we go from here? The post Portugal General Strike: What Now? appeared first on Revolutionary Communists of America.

Local 6 Workers at C&H Sugar in Crockett on Strike, Demand Employer Bargain in Good Faith

Local 6 Workers at CH Sugar in Crockett on Strike, Demand Employer Bargain in Good Faith Kurt Stand Thu, 07/02/2026 - 15:39

After Janus, Unions Still Trying To Keep Workers in the Dark

After Janus, Unions Still Trying To Keep Workers in the Dark

Editorial: ALP must use union links to settle strike

It is time for Labor to stand up to the unions and act on behalf of WA and the nation.

GTA 6 Devs Ask Rockstar To Recognize Their Union Before The Game Launches

The labor fight erupted last fall amid the sudden firing of several staff

On the picket line

Ohio public sector strike enters tenth week Over 100 members of United Auto Workers Local 2192 have been on strike at Lorain County Job and Family Services (JFS) since Feb. 18 in what might be the longest public sector strike in Ohio’s history. The workers are fighting for a better . . . Continue reading On the picket line at Workers.org

Multi-sector strike in Greece today: who is taking part, protest hours and public transport information

Workers in several sectors are striking today, with rallies in Athens, Thessaloniki and other Greek cities over pay and working conditions. Public transport to operate normally The post Multi-sector strike in Greece today: who is taking part, protest hours and public transport information appeared first on ProtoThema English.

“They’re Weaponizing My Paycheck”: Worker Left Reeling After Vengeful Supervisor Slashes His Hours for Protecting His Work-Life Balance

You get what you pay for, and that includes employees. The post “They’re Weaponizing My Paycheck”: Worker Left Reeling After Vengeful Supervisor Slashes His Hours for Protecting His Work-Life Balance appeared first on TwistedSifter.

JTRANS Drivers to Strike on Monday if No Contract Reached 

More than 60 JTRAN workers will strike at 4 a.m. on Monday, July 14, the Amalgamated Transit Union Local-1208 said in a statement on Friday, giving 72-hour notice of the strike. The post JTRANS Drivers to Strike on Monday if No Contract Reached appeared first on Mississippi Free Press.

Furnmart employees end strike with two-year salary increment deal

Furnmart and Home Corp Namibia employees ended their strike after the company committed to a two-year deal to increase their salaries by 5 and N300 per month. Over 467 employees countrywide embarked on a stay-away strike last Monday after the company and the Metal and Allied Namibian Workers Union (Manwu) reached a deadlock on salary [] The post Furnmart employees end strike with two-year salary increment deal appeared first on The Namibian.

Wages rose faster than business profits in 2025: CBS

Workers took a slightly larger share of the money generated by Dutch companies last year, as pay rose faster than...

Bus Services To Resume In Mumbai As BEST Employees' Unions Call Off Strike

The indefinite strike by employees of the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking was called off on Sunday night following a meeting between their unions and Maharashtra Deputy...

Workers in food, tourism sector demand better working conditions

Workers in Greece’s food service and hotel sectors held a 24-hour, nationwide strike on Wednesday, demanding higher pay, stronger labor protections and stricter enforcement of employment laws.

Athabasca University workers get 12% raise

This is pretty much what all postsecondary workers are getting now, even though their real wages have fallen below 12 over the last two contracts.

Gig Workers in Mexico Are Organizing

Hundreds of workers across Mexico who provide rides and deliveries through apps held a two-hour work stoppage last month demanding fair rates, an end to unjustified deactivations, and ultimately a collective labor agreement with app giants like Uber.

BHP Workers to Strike at World’s Top Iron Ore Export Port

Workers at BHP Group’s Port Hedland iron ore terminal in Western Australia will stage an eight-hour strike on July 16, unions said, escalating tensions with the mining giant and putting some supply at risk.

(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on June 24)

Negotiations between business and labor over next year's minimum wage formally b...

Workers Warned: no work, no pay may apply on June 30

Workers Warned: no work, no pay may apply on June 30

‘They’re doing jobs that should be paid’: Toronto workers’ advocates criticize FIFA volunteer roles

What to know The Workers Action Centre is giving FIFA and the City of Toronto a red card for unpaid work after making almost 4... The post ‘They’re doing jobs that should be paid’: Toronto workers’ advocates criticize FIFA volunteer roles appeared first on NOW Toronto.

Iconic 59-Year-Old Midwest Sandwich Chain Abruptly Closes Stores as Workers Allege Unpaid Wages

After not receiving multiple paychecks, some of the chain’s employees have organized strikes.

Pilbara miners to strike for first time in 40 years after BHP ‘stonewall’ pay deal

The unions claim their hand was forced by BHP’s ‘US-style’ stonewalling tactics during pay negotiations for its workers.

UK workers are facing the same problems across the country. We should join together to fight them

Imagine the power workers would have if unions and community organisations pooled their strengths to fight for change The post UK workers are facing the same problems across the country. We should join together to fight them appeared first on Big Issue.

Why are B.C. nurses on strike?

On June 29, the B.C. Nurses’ Bargaining Association gave a 72-hour strike notice. The three days came and went without a new offer from the employers’ association, and the nurses began their strike on July 2 by restricting overtime and withdrawing non-nursing services. These include activities that could be performed by other health care workers, The post Why are B.C. nurses on strike? appeared first on CCPA.

Civil servants declare ‘war’ on states over delayed salary adjustments

Gowing frustration over the delayed implementation of consequential salary adjustments arising from the N70,000 national minimum wage fuelling fresh tensions The post Civil servants declare ‘war’ on states over delayed salary adjustments appeared first on Vanguard News.

Why Your Employee Onboarding Fails in the First 90 Days (And How to Fix It)

A new hire signs the offer letter, shows up on day one full of energy, and then gets handed a 60-page PDF and a login that doesn’t work. Two weeks later, they’re quietly wondering if they made the right choice. If that scene sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Most onboarding programs lose people in the [] The post Why Your Employee Onboarding Fails in the First 90 Days (And How to Fix It) appeared first on BNO News.

BEST workers end strike after talks with Eknath Shinde; bus operations to resume in Mumbai

The three-day strike by Mumbai's Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) bus workers came to an end on Sunday night following discussions between union representatives and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, paving the way for normal bus operations to resume from Monday.

Worker strike to disrupt operations at ASML, Bosch and other major companies

The FNV labor union has announced plans for a strike to hit major employers in the industrial sector on Friday.

27,000 workers benefited from transfer window

KUWAIT: The Public Authority of Manpower said on Thursday that over 27,000 expat workers benefited from a two-month suspension of the ban on the transfer of expat workers recruited...

Trump Wind Policy Draws Union Backlash as Workers Warn Offshore Jobs Are Being Put at Risk

Unionized workers are becoming a sharper part of the fight over the Trump administration’s campaign against wind energy, with tradespeople and labor leaders warning that federal action is threatening jobs tied to offshore construction.

What To Expect From Thursday's Jobs Report

What To Expect From Thursday's Jobs Report

More Americans leaving the US labor force

In June alone, 720,000 people left the workforce while the labor force participation rate fell to 61.5%, marking the lowest reading since March 2021. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/economy/2026/07/09/why-americans-leave-workforce/90826379007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

Unionized workers who look after regional parks like Grouse Mountain walk off job

The union representing workers who operate and maintain regional services in Metro Vancouver says it is now considering a full-blown strike.

Security staff strikes averted at Aberdeen Airport

The strikes, involving baggage screening staff, were due begin on Monday with the Unite union warning of significant delays.

Flight prices in Norway skyrocket amid SAS strike threat

A possible cabin crew strike at SAS has complicated domestic travel in Norway, with prices soaring as passengers look to other airlines for alternatives.

8 years after Janus, unions are still trying to keep workers in the dark

The real story of the Janus era is not of collapse, but of choice. Once workers had a real choice, hundreds of thousands took it and quit their unions.

Federal workers return to the office 4 days a week. Will it be smooth sailing or 'another hot mess'?

Federal workers return to the office 4 days a week. Will it be smooth sailing or 'another hot mess'?