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Shortly after being unable to come to an agreement with local unions Walmart closed a Quebec area store. Now they will have to pay damages to almost 200 workers after a Canadian Supreme Court ruling.
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Rio De Janeiro -
Brazil's two biggest unions on Tuesday lent their backing to the World Cup and the 2016 Rio Games on the grounds they would "generate tax receipts and jobs" for the hosts."Large events open the possibility of numerous public and private investments, wh...
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by AFP
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The Teamsters union representing conductors, yard workers, and traffic coordinators agreed to meet with Canadian National Railway Co one last time in hopes of reaching a new a settlement.
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by Reuters
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Canadian National Railway Co and the Teamsters union will meet in Montreal on Wednesday to make a final attempt at reaching a labor deal for some 3,000 conductors, yard workers, and traffic coordinators,...
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by Susan Taylor (Reuters)
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Nicosia -
Cyprus is to hold a new vote on a privatisation bill hours before a deadline for the release of the next tranche of a 10-billion-euro bailout, after parliament rejected an initial draft.MPs failed to adopt a first version of the controversial bill in a...
In the Media
by Charlie Charalambous (AFP)
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Lansing -
The proposed law grants businesses the ability to gain an injunction against anyone picketing their premises and imposes massive fines on protesters.
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Frankfurt -
Passengers were advised Friday not to bother turning up for flights at Frankfurt airport because of a one-day strike by security staff."We have asked passengers not to travel to the airport for now.
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by AFP
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Frankfurt -
Germany's largest airport, Frankfurt, is bracing for travel delays Friday due to a scheduled wage strike by security personnel, the airport's operator Fraport said."Due to strike action planned by security staff for Friday, February 21, flight disrupti...
In the Media
by AFP
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Madrid -
Spanish flag carrier Iberia said Wednesday it had reached a deal with its pilots to slash their salaries by at least 14 percent, part of its bid to return to profit.Iberia's roughly 1,400 pilots will see their salaries reduced by 14 percent, and possib...
In the Media
by AFP
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Los Angeles -
Now, the Oscar race for top prize may have become more clear. Filling out those ballots for many people will now include Alfonso Cuaron and "Gravity" simply because the Directors Guild of America (DGA) has picked him.
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Madrid -
Coca-Cola is looking to close four of its 11 bottling plants in Spain in a move that would affect 1,250 jobs, the company and the UGT union said.
In the Media
by AFP
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Johannesburg -
Two of the world's three leading platinum producers said they would begin shuttering operations Wednesday, the eve of a mass strike which owners fear could spark violence.
In the Media
by Susan Njanji (AFP)
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Washington -
US tiremaker Goodyear has won a court battle after a US federal judge threw out a lawsuit by French workers fighting to keep their jobs by preventing a plant closure in Amiens.
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by AFP
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Detroit -
Sergio Marchionne will remain as the chief executive of Fiat and its US subsidiary Chrysler until at least 2017, Fiat chairman John Elkann said Monday.
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by Veronique Dupont (AFP)
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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.
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Washington -
Since elementary school, students are bombarded with endless propaganda that unions and governments are the purveyors of justice when it comes to the impecunious of our society.
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Mexico is considering legislation which will lead to a significant change to labor practices across the country. The plans are opposed by labor unions and some opposition groups.
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Fracking is high-volume hydraulic fracturing to access deep shale formations. It requires millions of gallons of fresh water and the use of undisclosed chemicals, then it is pumped back into the water table resulting in undrinkable water & unusable land.
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London -
Around 400,000 public sector workers in the United Kingdom will be joining a 24-hour strike over proposed changes to pensions.
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Worldwide demonstrations and protests see tens of thousands of people out on the streets to mark International Workers' Day.
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Toronto -
An estimated 15,000 union members and representatives gathered at Queen's Park in Toronto Saturday to protest against Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty and his Liberal government's budget, which many claim is a form of austerity.
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Athens -
Greek trade unions have gone on strike for the first time since European technocrat Lucas Papademos became the country’s leader last month. They are protesting fresh austerity measures needed to save Greece from economic collapse.
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It is apparent that the day of Big Business may soon be lessening its unyielding grip on greedy politicians and innocent American citizens. Unfortunately, it consists of 1% of the most powerful and controlling corporations and individuals of the world.
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The idea of "Right to Work" is often touted about in the media, and mostly is presented as if such places where that "right" exists are "ideal" places to be. What they don't say is just as telling, by omission, as what disinformation they do provide.
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Ahead of the CNN Tea Party debate on Monday night and under the backdrop of persistent national unemployment, Republican presidential candidates Mitt Romney and Ron Paul focused on the White House's assault on right to work laws.
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Detroit -
Ahead of his speech this coming Thursday on the administration's way forward on job creation, President Obama addressed a Labor Day crowd in Detroit and called on Congress 'to get on board.'
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A Wisconsin town has taken the mega-political stance of banning Republican politicians from taking part in their Labor Day parade.
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A Wisconsin town has taken the mega-political stance of banning Republican politicians from taking part in their Labor Day parade.
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Described as the biggest crisis Netanyahu has faced, the Middle East protests have now spread to Israel. Today, the unions joined in what is being called the "Israeli revolution"
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Zeewolde -
The Dutch owners of automobile manufacturer Saab said they will be unable to pay their employees their June salaries. However, the Swedish car company says it has no plans to shut its doors anytime soon.
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Ken Lewenza, CAW National President, speaking at a press conference in Toronto
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Local 4948 President Maureen O'Reilly talks to reporters during a scrum about Monday's strike and the current negotiations with the City.
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Rally for Retirement Security, March 2, 2014
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Rally for Retirement Security, March 2, 2014
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Toronto & York Region Labour President John Cartwright speaking to the large crowd.
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Rally for Retirement Security, March 2, 2014
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Library workers and union members walk the picket lines outside of Toronto city hall.
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Gaetan Menard, CEP Secretary-Treasurer and Proposal Committee co-chair speaking at a press conference in Toronto.
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Ontario Federation of Labour President Sid Ryan addressed the crowd of library workers, union members and supporters outside of Toronto city hall.
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The large crowd huddles in for speeches outside of Toronto City Hall.
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Rally for Retirement Security, March 2, 2014
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Mary Bistol, Toronto Public Library librarian, speaks to the crowd talking about how important libraries are to the community.
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Members of the Canadian Auto Workers union (CAW) and Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada (CEP).
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Huge crowd walks the picket line outside of Toronto City Hall in support of libraries and its workers.
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Ontario Federation of Labour President Sid Ryan shows up in support of Monday's strike outside of Toronto city hall.
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Rally for Retirement Security, March 2, 2014
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Many library and union members walking the picket line outside of Toronto City Hall.
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