Tragedy in Queens and Nurses’ Strike Authorization in Staten Island
Tragedy strikes in Queens as a child is killed, while nurses at Staten Island University Hospital/Northwell vote to authorize a strike. Concerns over pay and understaffing have led to the decision, with the union advocating for safer patient-to-nurse ratios and better compensation. With negotiations ongoing, the community awaits further updates on the situation.
German trade union calls for Lufthansa ground staff strike
Verdi, a major German trade union, has called for a Lufthansa ground staff strike in Germany on March 7 and 8, potentially causing delays and cancellations. The strike is part of ongoing negotiations for pay raises, with around 25,000 employees represented by the union seeking a 12% increase or a minimum of €500 per month. The strikes have disrupted flights and drawn criticism from Lufthansa, with the upcoming strike tailored to impact passenger flights. The fifth round of talks is scheduled for March 13 and 14, with no signs of a breakthrough in negotiations.
Lufthansa ground staff strike in Germany
Germany’s Verdi union calls for Lufthansa ground staff strike, impacting major international airports and around 100,000 passengers. The ongoing dispute revolves around pay rises and inflation bonuses, with Lufthansa’s latest offer of a 10% pay rise being rejected by 96% of employees. The next round of negotiations is scheduled for February 21.
Recent Labor Developments Impact Workers in Various Industries
Significant labor developments impacting hospitality workers in Las Vegas, college athletes at Dartmouth, and transportation workers in Germany. Las Vegas hospitality workers call off strike, NLRB ruling allows Dartmouth College basketball players to unionize, and Lufthansa ground staff set to launch one-day strike for improved wages and conditions.
Southwest Airlines Flight Attendants Approve Strike Authorization
Southwest Airlines flight attendants have voted to approve a strike against the carrier, marking a significant development in the ongoing labor negotiations within the airline industry. The Transport Workers Union of America Local 556 union announced on Tuesday that over…
Alec Baldwin charged with involuntary manslaughter in ‘Rust’ shooting incident, Los Angeles Times newsroom guild leaders call for walkout
Alec Baldwin has been charged once again with involuntary manslaughter in connection to the ‘Rust’ shooting incident. This development comes as the Los Angeles Times newsroom guild leaders have called for a one-day walkout to protest the planned staff cuts…
Surge in Union Strike Activity in 2023
Out of Work: Union Strike Activity Surged in 2023 January 16, 2024 | Labor And Employment Unions continued to dominate headlines in late 2023, with the Starbucks saga continuing to unfold and the United Auto Workers (UAW) – for the…
Londoners Brace for Tube Strikes, Elizabeth Line to Operate as Normal
Londoners are bracing themselves for more travel chaos as a ‘rolling programme’ of tube strikes by the RMT union is set to cause widespread disruption from January 5 to 11. However, amidst the uncertainty, there is some good news for…