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Mexican Union CATEM Accused of Widespread Extortion

Eighteen businesses in Coahuila and Durango accuse the CATEM union, led by Pedro Haces Barba, of widespread extortion across Mexico, with evidence from Guacamaya leaks linking them to organized crime, including kidnappings and disappearances in several states.

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Alberta Public Sector Workers Vote on Strike Amidst Pay Dispute

Alberta's 23,500 public sector workers, represented by AUPE, are voting on a strike due to a rejected 11.5 percent pay increase offer from the province, deemed insufficient to combat six years of inflation-related losses. The vote, concluding Monday with results on May 14, highlights broader labor u...

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Afghan Asylum Seeker Drives Into Munich Demonstration, Injuring 28

On Thursday, a 24-year-old Afghan asylum seeker, Farhad N., drove into a labor union demonstration in Munich, injuring 28 people, some critically, sparking political debate on migration and security.

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Starbucks Baristas to Strike Nationwide

On Friday, over 10,000 Starbucks union baristas will strike in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle, with potential expansion to hundreds of stores nationwide by Christmas Eve unless a collective bargaining agreement is reached with Workers United, impacting holiday sales.

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10,000 Amazon Workers Strike During Holiday Season

On Thursday, December 2023, approximately 10,000 Amazon warehouse workers, represented by the Teamsters, walked out at seven U.S. locations during the peak holiday season, demanding contract negotiations, while Amazon claims no operational disruptions.

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Turkish Union Demands 55,000 Lira Minimum Wage Amidst Economic Hardship

The Nakliyat-İş Union, affiliated with DİSK, protested in Eminönü Square, demanding a 55,000 Turkish Lira net minimum wage, citing insufficient increases relative to inflation and income inequality compared to lawmakers' salaries, highlighting the economic struggles faced by Turkish workers.

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Trump Pardons Union Leader Avoiding Sentencing for Misuse of Funds

President Donald Trump pardoned James Callahan, the former president of the International Union of Operating Engineers, on Tuesday, suspending his sentencing for failing to report over $315,000 in gifts from an advertising firm; Callahan pleaded guilty on January 29th.

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French Public Sector Unions Plan May 13th Strike Over Budget Cuts

French public sector unions, including the CGT and FSU, are calling for a potential strike on May 13th to protest the government's 40 billion euro budget cuts and demand better wages and working conditions, following a poorly attended April 3rd protest with only 1.6% of state employees striking.

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Belgian Strike Paralyzes Nation Over Pension Reform

A nationwide strike in Belgium on Monday, involving an estimated 30,000 workers protesting proposed pension reforms, paralyzed transport, closed schools, and grounded nearly half of Brussels airport's flights, highlighting a major political deadlock.

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Amazon Workers Strike Ahead of Holiday Season

Approximately 10,000 unionized Amazon workers across seven U.S. warehouses will strike on Thursday morning due to failed contract negotiations over wages and working conditions, potentially disrupting the company's holiday sales.

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Amazon Workers Threaten Holiday Season Strike Over Contract Negotiations

Thousands of Amazon workers in New York, Chicago, and Atlanta are threatening a strike starting December 15, 2024, demanding contract negotiations after their union's victory at a Staten Island warehouse in March 2022 and citing concerns about pay, safety, and job security, especially in light of a ...

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Ebonyi Governor Threatens to Sack Striking Workers Over Minimum Wage Dispute

Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru threatened to fire striking workers who don't return to work within 72 hours due to the non-implementation of the new N70,000 minimum wage, prompting condemnation from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) for his refusal to negotiate and display of impunity.

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