PARIS (AP) — The Eiffel Tower reopened to visitors on Sunday after a six-day closure because of striking employees demanding better maintenance of the historic landmark, showing traces of rust, and salary hikes. The operator of the 330-meter (1,083-foot) tower said in a statement it reached an agreement with unions representing the workers after promising … Read more
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina’s libertarian President Javier Milei faced a one-day general strike Wednesday protesting his decree targeting unions as well as his proposals for economic and labor law changes, showing that his opponents are wasting no time in trying to derail his austerity agenda. The biggest union, known by its acronym CGT, … Read more
For the third time in recent months, members of the Fédération interprofessionnelle de la santé du Québec (FIQ) union are striking for higher pay and better working conditions for healthcare workers across the province. The federation, the members of which include more than 80,000 nurses, licensed practical nurses, respiratory therapists, and clinical perfusionists, has demanded … Read more
The United Auto Workers and General Motors have agreed to a deal that will put an end to collective bargaining talks between the union and Detroit automakers. GM is the final Detroit automaker to reach a deal with the union following historically contentious talks. The 4½-year tentative agreements must still be ratified by members at … Read more
A deal has been reached to end a week-long strike that had shut down a major shipping artery in the Great Lakes, halting the flow of grain and other goods from the U.S. and Canada October 29, 2023, 10:21 PM ET • 2 min read MINNEAPOLIS — A deal was reached Sunday to end a … Read more
DETROIT — Jeep maker Stellantis reached a tentative contract agreement with the United Auto Workers union on Saturday as it escalated strikes against General Motors by adding a plant in Tennessee. The Stellantis deal, which still must be ratified by members, leaves only GM without an agreement with the union. But the union walked out … Read more
Air France plans to retreat from the Paris Orly airport in coming years from where the carrier connects the capital with the country’s south, responding to a sharp drop in domestic flights as people switch increasingly to videoconferencing and rail travel. The airline, part of the Air France-KLM group, will complete the move to the … Read more
Editor’s Note: A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. Sign up for the daily digest chronicling the evolving media landscape here. CNN — The dawn of the A.I. labor dispute era has begun. The Writers Guild of America this week became the first major labor union to secure a contract … Read more
Morning folks, it’s Adam here in Sydney. Here’s what you need to know to get your day started. Today’s must-reads:• New Zealand’s Prime Minister wants skilled workers• Chevron strikes delay • More Binance executives leave RBA Governor Philip Lowe gives his final speech Thursday before he hands over the helm to Michele Bullock. It comes … Read more
New York CNN — SAG-AFTRA’s National Board is unanimously seeking permission from union members to strike against a number of video game makers ahead of negotiations resuming later this month. The union’s initial contract with major video game companies, the Interactive Media Agreement, was extended past its initial expiration date last fall as SAG-AFTRA “negotiated … Read more