“Tories Out!”: Thousands protest Conservative Party conference in Manchester
Anti-racism and anti-war groups, trade unions, climate activists, and NHS workers participated in a demonstration s cost of living skyrockets in the UK
In two days, 144,000 US autoworkers workers are set to strike
The master contract for 144,000 unionized workers expires on September 14. Workers are ready to strike the three largest automakers in the nation
UPS Teamsters vote yes on historic contract
UPS workers vote yes on the contract negotiated in July by an overwhelming majority, enshrining major victories
For US workers, capitalism brings the heat
As record-breaking temperatures sweep the nation due to climate change, workers are forced to make the country run in the heat
Workers shut down Hollywood
The entertainment industry in the US has come to standstill as both actors and writers strike against CEO greed
Hollywood actors are on the cusp of a strike
With less than 12 hours left before their contract expires, SAG-AFTRA workers appear poised to strike unless an agreement is reached before the end of the day
“Strike imminent” Teamsters leaders say as they walk out of negotiations with UPS
In response to UPS’ lowball economic proposals, Teamsters challenged the company to provide a proposal that meets worker’s demands by June 30
If UPS does not concede to their demands, 350,000 workers are all set to strike come August
After several days of voting, Teamsters at the logistics company authorized a strike by an overwhelming 97% majority
UPS workers launch strike authorization vote
If push comes to shove, the Teamsters will not shying away from using their ultimate leverage: a work stoppage which would be one of the largest strikes in US history
Week-long boycott of Amazon planned over union-busting attempts in Alabama
The boycott campaign comes after multiple reports of Amazon trying to thwart organizing attempts by workers in its Bessemer warehouse in Alabama, where a unionization vote is underway
Historic vote on Amazon union kicks off in Alabama
Over 5,800 ballots have been sent out to the employees of Amazon’s Bessemer warehouse near Birmingham, Alabama. Workers will have seven weeks to mail-in their ballots, in consideration of the COVID-19 pandemic
- Brazil approves end to 6×1 work schedule and reduction of the work week to 40 hours
- Israel kills 31 people in Lebanon on the eve of Eid al-Adha
- Israel carries out sixth consecutive Eid massacre in Gaza
- Far-right Janez Janša to return for fourth government term in Slovenia
- With peace deal nearly final, US launches fresh attacks on Iran
