Disruption as fresh wave of train strikes begins

Train drivers announce two more strike days

Train drivers have announced two more strikes as part of a long-running dispute with rail companies over pay. The Aslef union said its members at 16 train...

#traindrivers #government #unionbosses

2023-09-15 10:03:48 • 1 min

U.A.W. Strike Strains a Fragile Auto Supply Chain

Prolonged and expanding strikes by the United Automobile Workers union could hurt drivers, car dealers and auto parts suppliers. More than a week into its...

#pandemic #business #strain

2023-09-28 15:06:06 • 1 min

Auto Workers Union to Announce Plans on Friday to Expand Strike in Contract Dispute With Companies

DETROIT (AP) The United Auto Workers union says it will announce on Friday how it plans to expand its strike against Detroit's three automakers. The union...

#president #ford #business

U.S. News & World Report

2023-09-27 18:19:04 • 1 min

U.A.W. Says It Could Expand Auto Strikes on Friday

The United Automobile Workers union said the strikes against General Motors, Ford and Stellantis could grow on Friday if negotiators dont make enough...

#president #facebook #plantclosures

2023-09-27 21:40:29 • 1 min

Now Sunak blames Covid for failing railways as he repeatedly dodges HS2 questions in excruciating interviews

Rishi Sunak has blamed the pandemic for Britain s failing railways as he repeatedly refused to rule out scrapping HS2 s northern leg in a series of...

#covid #pandemic #cash

The Independent

2023-09-28 09:11:22 • 1 min

UAW again threatens to expand strikes at Detroit automakers if progress isn't made by Friday

In this article GM STLAM-IT F Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 230 and their supporters walk the...

#detroitautomakers #uaw #assemblyplants

CNBC

2023-09-27 18:40:56 • 1 min

Education

Scotland schools strike: Nicola Sturgeon joins picket line in Edinburgh

Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has joined a picket line of striking school workers in Edinburgh. She posed for pictures with members of the Unison...

#picketline #NicolaSturgeon #mryousaf

2023-09-28 09:42:50 • 1 min

The Changing Geography of the U.S. Auto Industry

Members of UAW, an auto worker union of about 150,000 workers across the country, are currently striking to demand higher salaries, fewer hours and better...

#autoindustry #ford #president

U.S. News & World Report

2023-09-28 14:52:02 • 1 min

Studios and Striking Actors Will Resume Talks on Monday

The two sides announced the step a day after the leadership of the Hollywood writers union approved a tentative deal that ended its monthslong strike....

#entertainmentstudios #filmprojects #actor

2023-09-28 02:23:13 • 1 min

Sunak refuses a dozen times to say if HS2 northern leg will be scrapped

Rishi Sunak has refused a dozen times to say whether the Birmingham to Manchester leg of HS2 will be scrapped, but said doing so would not be a betrayal of...

#dozentimes #government #severalmiles

The Guardian

2023-09-28 08:58:00 • 1 min

London refuse workers strike ends as pay deal with council reached

A strike by refuse workers in the east London borough of Tower Hamlets, which resulted in huge piles of rubbish being left on the streets for almost two...

#paydeal #stock #refuse

The Guardian

2023-09-27 09:59:36 • 1 min

Small-Business Owners in D.C. Area Fear Federal Shutdown

Once again, the florists, bars, gyms, cafes, dry cleaners and other small businesses that serve federal employees in the District of Columbia and its suburbs...

#facebook #congress #commerce

2023-09-28 13:35:50 • 2 mins

Rishi Sunak repeatedly dodges questions over future of HS2 rail

Rishi Sunak has repeatedly refused to say whether the HS2 rail line will run to Manchester, in a series of BBC regional interviews. Speculation has grown as...

#government #money #RishiSunak

2023-09-28 09:32:51 • 1 min

Tory ministers to blame for spiralling HS2 costs, says ex-rail boss

The former chairman of HS2 has fired back at Rishi Sunak s government by blaming short-sighted Tory ministers for the high-speed rail projects spiralling...

#toryministers #money #treasury

The Independent

2023-09-28 10:12:35 • 1 min

Football

EFL Cup reaction & latest football news

Posted at 6:006:00 Big wins. Stunning goals. A step closer to the final. The Carabao Cup fourth round draw is set, and it has thrown up some tasty ties. All...

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'Everyone is tired' - LAFC boss Steve Cherundolo sends warning to MLS chiefs after Campeones Cup defeat to Tigres

2023-09-28 03:06:00 • 1 min

Football

LAFC beaten by Tigres on penalties Cherundolo hit out at MLS chiefs after defeat Hailed his players for fighting until the end WHAT HAPPENED? The manager saw...

#opinion #lafc #bmostadium

Goal

2023-09-28 16:26:02 • 1 min

Europes workers face bleak winter as firms profiteer, says union chief

Workers across Europe are holding on with their fingernails and face a bleak winter ahead, as high interest rates exacerbate the cost of living crisis, the...

#covid #business #laws

The Guardian

2023-09-28 06:00:19 • 2 mins

Football

Getafe issue statement demanding respect for players and staff in the wake of Mason Greenwood 'die' chants and Jose...

Chants have been directed at new signing Mason Greenwood following his move from Manchester United in the summer transfer forward. Osasuna fans heard were...

#getafe #chant #currentopinion

Goal

2023-09-28 12:16:08 • 2 mins

TV and Movie Writers to Begin Returning to Work on Wednesday

The leadership of the Writers Guild of America voted to end a 148-day strike. Members will start voting on the deals ratification next week. After 148 days...

#writersguild #entertainmentcompanies #screenwriter

School strikes: Support staff to walk out at 24 Scottish councils

2023-09-27 00:42:29 • 1 min

Education

School support staff are due to begin their three-day strike in 24 of Scotland's 32 councils. Thousands of pupils will be at home for the next three days as...

#supportstaff #split #money