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Doctors at AIIMS, RML end strike over Kolkata rape case after 11 days
4 months ago

Doctors at AIIMS, RML end strike over Kolkata rape case after 11 days

Hindustan Times  

After 11 days, resident doctors at Delhi’s All India Institute of Medical Sciences and Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital called off the strike on Thursday in response to an appeal made by the Supreme Court of India. After 11 days of protest, resident doctors at Delhi’s All India Institute of Medical Sciences and Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital on Thursday called off …

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Junior doctors to go on strike for five days during election campaign
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Junior doctors to go on strike for five days during election campaign

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The co-chairmen of the BMA junior doctors committee, Dr Robert Laurenson and Dr Vivek Trivedi, …

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Maryam and Abdullah got married in the Israel-Gaza war and were killed in an air strike two days later
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Maryam and Abdullah got married in the Israel-Gaza war and were killed in an air strike two days later

ABC  

Maryam Sayed Deeb and Abdullah Abu Nahl had been planning their wedding for a year before their lives in Gaza were torn apart by war. But just two days after becoming husband and wife, Maryam and Abdullah were killed in an Israeli air strike on Khirbet al Adas, near the southern Gaza city of Rafah. The air strike that tore …

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The Eiffel Tower reopens to visitors after a 6-day closure due to an employee strike
9 months, 4 weeks ago

The Eiffel Tower reopens to visitors after a 6-day closure due to an employee strike

Associated Press  

PARIS — 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 tower said in a statement it reached an agreement with unions representing the workers after promising to allocate an “ambitious 380 million euro …

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Number of American workers hitting the picket lines more than doubled last year as unions flexed
10 months, 1 week ago

Number of American workers hitting the picket lines more than doubled last year as unions flexed

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Auto workers held waves of walkouts. According to an annual report from the Labor Action Tracker, a collaboration between researchers at Cornell University and the University of Illinois, those involved in work stoppages climbed 141% in 2023 to a total of 539,000 striking workers — up from 224,000 in 2022. Johnnie Kallas, an assistant professor at the …

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Train strike 2024: All you need to know about disruption in February and March
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Train strike 2024: All you need to know about disruption in February and March

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. They are: Intercity operators: Avanti West Coast CrossCountry East Midlands Railway Great Western Railway LNER TransPennine Express Southeast England commuter …

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Train strikes today: Everything you need to know about rail disruption
1 year ago

Train strikes today: Everything you need to know about rail disruption

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. They are: Intercity operators: Avanti West Coast CrossCountry East Midlands Railway Great Western Railway LNER TransPennine Express London commuter operators: …

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‘The Drew Barrymore Show’ head writers decline to return to show
1 year, 2 months ago

‘The Drew Barrymore Show’ head writers decline to return to show

The Hindu  

While The Drew Barrymore Show prepares to go back on air, three of its co-head writers have refused to return, Variety reported. The update comes a few days after Barrymore faced backlash for announcing a return to production before the strike by Hollywood writers concluded. Last month, Barrymore announced plans for her talk show to return before the guild reached …

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Chevron says Australian LNG plant is back to full production after 3 days at 80% output
1 year, 3 months ago

Chevron says Australian LNG plant is back to full production after 3 days at 80% output

Associated Press  

ADELAIDE, Australia — A Chevron Corp. liquefied natural gas plant in Australia had resumed full production after a fault cut output by one-fifth for three days amid strike action, the U.S. energy giant said on Monday. A turbine tripped at the Wheatstone LNG plant in Western Australia state on Thursday last week as around 500 unionized Chevron staff escalated strike …

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Thousands of scans cancelled as a result of radiographer strike – figures
1 year, 4 months ago

Thousands of scans cancelled as a result of radiographer strike – figures

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Every strike means countless patients …

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Ambulance union baron tells Rishi Sunak to come out of 'hiding'
1 year, 11 months ago

Ambulance union baron tells Rishi Sunak to come out of 'hiding'

Daily Mail  

Rishi Sunak was today urged to 'come out of hiding' by union chiefs who accused him of dodging vital pay negotiations needed to end NHS strikes. GMB union ambulance workers on the picket line outside the Donnington Ambulance Hub, in Donnington, near Telford, Shropshire on January 23 NHS staff at Royal Liverpool University Hospital in Liverpool take part in strikes …

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More NHS misery as union barons announce 10 new strikes
1 year, 11 months ago

More NHS misery as union barons announce 10 new strikes

Daily Mail  

Ambulance workers announced a series of fresh strikes today as the row over pay intensified. Thursday January 26: Northern Ireland Monday 6 February: West Midlands, North East, East Midlands, Wales, North West Thursday 16 February: Northern Ireland Friday 17 February: West Midlands, Northern Ireland Monday 20 February: North East, East Midlands, Wales Wednesday 22 February: North West Thursday 23 February: …

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More misery for NHS patients as thousands of nurses stage two-day strike across England
1 year, 11 months ago

More misery for NHS patients as thousands of nurses stage two-day strike across England

Daily Mail  

An NHS nurse has tearfully described how she is barley living 'pay cheque to pay cheque' as she stood on the picket line during today's nursing strike. NHS physiotherapists hold their first strike action on January 26 and then again on February 9 Her comments, made on the first day of a second round of strikes organised by the Royal …

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Schoolchildren could face return of 'lockdown-learning' as NEU reveals strike dates
1 year, 11 months ago

Schoolchildren could face return of 'lockdown-learning' as NEU reveals strike dates

Daily Mail  

The Education Secretary has hit out at teachers in England and Wales who plan to go on strike as millions of pupils face being plunged back into 'lockdown-style learning'. Education Secretary Gillian Keegan has hit out at teachers in England and Wales who plan to go on strike as tens of thousands of pupils now face being plunged back into …

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How Rishi Sunak's new law could put an end to the strikes in UK
1 year, 11 months ago

How Rishi Sunak's new law could put an end to the strikes in UK

Firstpost  

Rishi Sunak’s government has introduced the strikes bill in parliament. This law states that people working in border security, education, the fire brigade, transport, the NHS and nuclear decommissioning would have to maintain minimum levels of service on strike days Amid ongoing strikes across multiple sectors, Rishi Sunak’s government has announced plans to introduce new legislation that would dramatically tighten …

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January train strikes days: Will my train run during the national walkouts?
1 year, 11 months ago

January train strikes days: Will my train run during the national walkouts?

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Great Western Railway GWR will run hourly trains to and from London Paddington on its key lines to Cardiff and …

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Nurse union organising NHS strikes makes guide that tells members how to lobby patients for support
2 years ago

Nurse union organising NHS strikes makes guide that tells members how to lobby patients for support

Daily Mail  

Patients might not get drugs in time or dying patients might not be in discomfort She said patients could be at risk of harm from current staffing arrangements And England's most senior nurse has pleaded for the RCN to soften strike action They reacted to nurses' union advice on getting support for strikes from patients Nurses are being asked by …

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UK rail strikes: The WFH exodus to steer clear of strikes
2 years, 4 months ago

UK rail strikes: The WFH exodus to steer clear of strikes

Daily Mail  

Commuters avoided the worst of militant Mick Lynch's rail strikes today by escaping big UK cities including London in their droves yesterday, according to traffic data - as hard left MPs including Jeremy Corbyn joined 45,000 workers on picket lines amid mounting fears of a general strike this winter. Spikes were also recorded in Manchester and Cardiff WATERLOO STATION: A …

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UK rail strikes: Grant Shapps reveals 16-point plan to 'take on' militant trade unions
2 years, 4 months ago

UK rail strikes: Grant Shapps reveals 16-point plan to 'take on' militant trade unions

Daily Mail  

Grant Shapps yesterday unveiled a 16-point plan to smash the rail unions' power and stop them from holding the country to ransom. Network Rail issued this map showing the expected services on routes across Britain tomorrow and on Saturday Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, pictured at Downing Street on July 19, is planning to reduce the power of trade unions Transport …

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Train strikes tomorrow and Saturday will see only a fifth of normal rail services
2 years, 4 months ago

Train strikes tomorrow and Saturday will see only a fifth of normal rail services

Daily Mail  

Travellers face misery on the rail network for the next few days with rail strikes across the country set to see only a fifth of normal services running and half of the country's lines closed. On Saturday, RMT members at Network Rail and 14 train operators, TSSA members at seven companies, and Unite members at NR will strike again, alongside …

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Militant RMT chief warns strikes may last until next YEAR - as Britain braces for Walkout Wednesday
2 years, 4 months ago

Militant RMT chief warns strikes may last until next YEAR - as Britain braces for Walkout Wednesday

Daily Mail  

Militant RMT union chiefs reportedly rejected Network Rail's latest bumper offer despite initial plans to accept the deal, it was claimed yesterday, as Britain braces for another 24-hour walkout that will cripple the rail network. c2c: This Wednesday, the rail operator will run two trains per hour from Fenchurch Street to Shoeburyness via Laindon; two trains per hour from Fenchurch …

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Unions target your summer holiday in pursuit of more pay
2 years, 6 months ago

Unions target your summer holiday in pursuit of more pay

Daily Mail  

***Have you been affected by airport chaos? Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi said such a move would be 'unforgivable', particularly after the interruption caused by the Covid lockdown; The Transport Salaried Staffs Association announced that its workers are to vote on strikes next month - so the earliest that industrial action could be taken is July 27; And the Communication Workers …

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Ninety-one per cent of workers stay at home during strikes
2 years, 6 months ago

Ninety-one per cent of workers stay at home during strikes

Daily Mail  

More than 90% of office workers in London were forced to WFH on the first day of Mick Lynch's rail strikes, as the RMT unleashes more travel chaos across Britain today. Yesterday occupancy levels rose to 23%, according to data from tech company Freespace KINGS CROSS: Kings Cross Station was deserted this morning as millions of commuters face a third …

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Rail strikes WILL go ahead tomorrow: Millions of workers face another battle to work
2 years, 6 months ago

Rail strikes WILL go ahead tomorrow: Millions of workers face another battle to work

Daily Mail  

Mick Lynch's militant RMT has declared that tomorrow's rail strikes will go ahead from midnight, in a move that condemns millions of commuters, patients and students to misery, undermines Boris Johnson's anti-WFH push, and delivers yet another hammerblow to Britain's flailing economy. The Met Office said there is a chance of further rail and bus cancellations due to lightning strikes, …

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