Strike News

Istanbul - Today in Turkey, doctors walked off the job to protest the police violence against protesters and the arrest of doctors in Istanbul.

A nationwide strike has erupted across Greece following the sudden closure of the state TV channel yesterday. Workers in all key industries and services walked off the job today in protest at the move, bringing the country to a virtual stop.

Madrid - It's only May, and already the Spanish capital has had the highest number of European street protests, surpassing even Berlin, with 1,628 street demonstrations so far in 2013.

Toronto - A large showing of solidarity for striking Porter Airline fuel workers blocked the entrance to Billy Bishop Airport for almost an hour today during the lunch hour.

Madrid - Spanish airline Iberia has canceled 1,370 flights due to a second strike by flight and ground staff, including pilots this time, protesting against job cuts. (Video update).

Madrid - As protests against austerity measures, budget cuts and evictions continue in Spain on an almost daily basis, now staff from Iberia airline have started a five-day strike, grounding hundreds of flights.

New York - On Sunday, thousands rallied at Cadman Plaza in Brooklyn and then marched across the Brooklyn Bridge to support New York's striking school bus drivers.

New York - More than 8,000 bus drivers and aides went on strike in New York City Wednesday morning. As a result, some 152,000 parents struggle to find their child transportation to school.

Toronto - The employees that fuel planes for Porter Airlines are currently on strike at Toronto's Billy Bishop Airport. As they walk the picket line at the Queens Quay and Bathurst entrance of the airport, they are being watched by Porter's security.

Toronto - Line Service Representatives of Porter Airline's Fixed Base Operation (FBO) at Toronto's Billy Bishop Airport are on strike this morning for reasons relating to their personal safety.