Apr 19 Why Etsy’s latest fee increase has inspired thousands of sellers, including its most marginalized, to strike By Candice Norwood, The 19th Many sellers who live at the intersection of multiple marginalized identities, including LGBTQ+ people and those with disabilities, were already struggling before the increase. Continue reading
Dec 10 Nationwide ‘silent strike’ in Myanmar protests military rule By Grant Peck, Associated Press Usually crowded markets were quiet hours before the official start of the strike, which reaffirmed the widespread opposition to the army's rule and its disregard for human rights. Continue reading
Nov 18 John Deere workers approve new contract offer, will end strike By Josh Funk, Tom Krisher, Associated Press Deere workers approved a new contract Wednesday that will deliver 10 percent raises immediately and end a monthlong strike for more than 10,000 employees. Continue reading
Oct 04 Hollywood’s behind-the-scenes crews vote to authorize strike By Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees said Monday that of nearly 99% of registered members who participated, or 52,706 people, voted in support of a strike over the weekend. Continue reading
Mar 30 Some Instacart, Amazon workers strike as jobs get riskier By Alexandra Olson, Associated Press The one-day strikes likely had a limited impact on consumers, but the unrest called attention to mounting discontent among low-wage workers who are on the front lines of the pandemic, serving the needs of those who can keep safe working… Continue reading
Mar 25 Zimbabwe doctors, nurses strike over little virus protection By Farai Mutsaka, Associated Press Zimbabwe's public hospital nurses have joined a doctors' strike over a lack of protective gear as the coronavirus spreads in a country whose health system has nearly collapsed. Continue reading
Dec 06 Watch 4:54 Why French protests over pensions could threaten Macron’s international agenda By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn Protesters have shut down Paris and much of France in angry response to proposed pension reforms. The changes, which would unify the current system and increase workers’ ability to change sectors, represent the delivery of a campaign promise from President… Continue watching
Oct 17 Watch 7:00 In tentative UAW deal, GM trades cash bonuses for future flexibility A month-long strike by the United Auto Workers appears to be nearing an end. The organization’s leadership approved a tentative deal with General Motors on Thursday, but workers will remain on the picket line until rank-and-file members vote on it… Continue watching
Oct 07 Watch 4:09 News Wrap: Iraq’s prime minister tries easing protest tensions In our news wrap Monday, Iraq's prime minister ordered his nation's army to leave a Baghdad neighborhood where dozens of protesters were killed or wounded this weekend. Also, a federal judge rejected President Trump's refusal to release his tax returns… Continue watching
Oct 06 GM-UAW talks take turn for worse; settlement not near By Tom Krisher, Associated Press DETROIT — Contract talks aimed at ending a 21-day strike by the United Auto Workers against General Motors have taken a turn for the worse, hitting a big snag over product commitments for U.S. factories, a union official wrote in… Continue reading