Strike

As UAW strike looms, auto workers want 4-day, 32-hour workweek, among other contract demands

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As UAW strike looms, auto workers want 4-day, 32-hour workweek, among other contract demands

United Auto Workers – the union that represents workers at the Big 3 automakers in Detroit – are threatening to strike over stalled contract negotiations. One of the changes the union wants to see is a four-day workweek, working 32 hours for 40 hours of pay. UAW President Shawn Fain gave an address last month … Read more

Rugby World Cup: Airport chaos could hit France as air traffic controllers threaten strike action

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Rugby World Cup: Airport chaos could hit France as air traffic controllers threaten strike action

Airport and public transport strikes could impact thousands of people travelling to the Rugby World Cup. Sports fans could face travel chaos next week as French airport staff threaten strikes during the Rugby World Cup. ADVERTISEMENT The country’s largest union for air traffic controllers (SNCTA) has called on workers to conduct a nationwide walkout on … Read more