Tag #Industrial Action

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Sydney Metro Workers Vote on Potential Strike Action After Pay Negotiations Fail

Sydney Metro workers will vote on whether to strike after pay negotiations with the private operator, Metro Trains Sydney, broke down, potentially causing significant disruption to commuters.

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London Tube Strike Ends, Talks Resume Amidst Significant Disruption

Following a four-day strike by 10,000 RMT members, Transport for London (TfL) invited the union to resume talks as the London Underground network gradually restarts on Friday, though full service is not expected until after the morning rush hour.

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Brisbane Transport Engineers Strike Over Pay Dispute

More than 400 transport engineers and technicians in Brisbane, Australia, went on strike today at 6 am due to a pay dispute with the state government, potentially causing traffic delays and impacting road maintenance, emergency works, and major infrastructure projects.

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Queensland Police Secure Generous Pay Deal Amidst Public Sector Disputes

The Queensland government announced an in-principle agreement with police, granting an $8000 retention payment, increased shift allowances, and better regional incentives; this sparked criticism from nurses and midwives who highlighted the disparity in treatment compared to their ongoing pay negotia...

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Queensland Government Intervenes in Teacher Pay Dispute

The Queensland government intervened in a pay dispute with 48,000 teachers, calling in the industrial relations watchdog hours before a strike ballot closed; the government offered a 3% wage increase and benefits, but backpay depends on acceptance by July 31, and the union may still take industrial ...

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UK Junior Doctor Strike Sparks Consultant Concerns Over Patient Safety

Junior doctors in the UK plan a five-day strike in the summer, causing concern among consultants due to decreased support and potential patient safety risks, contrasting with previous strikes.

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Court Restrains NUPENG Strike Against Dangote Refinery

A Nigerian court issued a temporary injunction halting a planned nationwide strike by the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) against Dangote Refinery and other companies, citing potential irreparable damage.

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Art Gallery Job Cuts Amid Powerhouse Museum Budget Surge

Staff at the Art Gallery of NSW are staging a walkout to protest 51 job cuts amid a $7.5 million budget shortfall, while the Powerhouse Museum's budget increases by $10 million despite limited public access, causing concern about the NSW government's arts funding priorities.

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Queensland Government Reaches Pay Deals with Some Public Sector Workers Amidst Escalating Industrial Action

The Queensland government has reached pay deals with doctors, police, and customer service workers, granting an 8% increase over three years for doctors, while nurses and teachers are escalating industrial action to secure better wages, with teachers planning a 24-hour strike.

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NHS Faces Widespread Strikes as Nurses Poised to Reject Pay Deal

The NHS faces potential widespread disruption as nurses are expected to reject a 3.6% pay rise, following a similar rejection by GMB health workers and ongoing junior doctor strikes; the RCN vote concludes this week.

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Conservatives Propose Ban on Doctors' Strikes in England

Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative Party leader, announced a plan to ban strikes for resident doctors in England, similar to restrictions on the police and army, citing the significant cost and patient harm caused by recent walkouts.

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Lower Turnout Mitigates Impact of UK Junior Doctor Strike

The ongoing five-day junior doctor strike in the UK (July 2024) shows lower participation than last year, causing less service disruption despite some cancelled appointments and procedures; the BMA seeks a 29% pay rise while the government offers 5.4%.

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