Tag: Strike
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Flight Attendants Strike at 30 Airports Amid Summer Travel
Thousands of flight attendants have initiated strikes at 30 airports worldwide, including Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, amid ongoing contract negotiations during the peak summer travel season. At Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, approximately two dozen flight attendants rallied on the picket lines to advocate for improved working conditions. Elizabeth Hibbard, president of the Association of Flight Attendants for…
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Flight Attendants Strike: Austin Airport Faces Contract Disputes
Thousands of flight attendants have initiated strikes at 30 airports globally as contract negotiations stagnate amidst summer travel surges. At Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, about two dozen flight attendants protested, demanding improved working conditions. Elizabeth Hibbard, President of the Association of Flight Attendants for Austin and Houston, highlighted the widespread discontent among 80,000 flight attendants from…
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Providence Nurses Set for Historic Strike in Portland
In what could mark a milestone in Oregon’s healthcare history, thousands of Providence nurses are gearing up for a significant strike set to commence on June 18th. The impending strike, involving over 3,000 registered nurses across six Providence hospitals, would stand as the largest nurses’ strike the state has witnessed. Negotiation Attempts Fail, Strike Looms…
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Workers Strike at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Over Contract Dispute
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – In a display of solidarity and determination, hundreds of workers at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas commenced a strike on Friday morning, demanding a new contract. Members of the Culinary Union Local 226, including Aaron Mahan, a food server at Virgin Hotels, voiced their grievances, citing the disparity between their current conditions…
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Workers Strike at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
Hundreds Rally for Fair Wages and Contracts Las Vegas, Nevada – In a bold move, hundreds of workers at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas initiated a strike on Friday morning, demanding fair contracts. The demonstration, led by members of Culinary Union Local 226, saw employees chanting for equitable treatment as negotiations with the hotel management lingered…
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Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Workers Strike for Fair Wages and Contracts
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – In a demonstration of solidarity and determination, hundreds of workers at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas launched a strike on Friday morning, demanding fair wages and improved working conditions. The picket line, organized by Culinary Union Local 226, saw members chanting for a new contract, mirroring recent agreements secured by their…
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Workers Strike at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
In a decisive move, hundreds of workers at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas initiated a strike on Friday morning, amplifying their call for a new contract. The demonstration, led by members of Culinary Union Local 226, unfolded with vigor as employees voiced their demands for equitable treatment. Chanting for Fair Wages and Contracts Amid the pre-dawn…
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Indiana University Graduate Workers Approve 3-Day Strike
Indiana University’s Bloomington campus faces disruption this week as the Indiana Graduate Workers Coalition (IGWC) sanctioned a three-day strike. Strike Approval and Schedule In a decisive vote on Monday, 92.4% of IGWC union members supported the strike, with 646 in favor and 53 against. The strike is scheduled to commence at 10 a.m. on Wednesday…
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Indiana Graduate Workers Coalition Endorses Three-Day Strike
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Graduate Workers Coalition (IGWC) has taken a significant step by endorsing a call for a three-day strike, amplifying their stance on labor rights. Union Endorses Strike Call In a recent press release, the IGWC announced the endorsement of the strike call at a general membership meeting held on Sunday. The coalition,…
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Santa Clara County Nurses Strike for Better Conditions and Wages
Santa Clara County nurses, represented by the Registered Nurses Professional Association (RNPA), have initiated a strike seeking improvements in workplace conditions and wages. The picket lines, active since 4:59 a.m. on Tuesday morning, highlight the nurses’ demands amidst negotiations with the county administration. Historic Strike by RNPA Nurses The ongoing strike marks a historic moment…
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Ascension St. John ER Workers Plan Strike Over Staff Shortages
Detroit ER Staff to Strike for 24 Hours on April 18 Following persistent staff shortages and patients enduring lengthy waits, the physicians union at Ascension St. John in Detroit is organizing a 24-hour strike set for April 18, 2024. Severe Staff Shortages Leading to Extended Wait Times Patients at Ascension St. John Hospital’s Emergency Room…
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Molson Coors Workers Strike Continues in Fort Worth
Union members at the Molson Coors brewery in South Fort Worth resumed their strike on Monday, following a brief hiatus over the weekend. The workers, represented by the Teamsters union, walked off the job in late February after rejecting the company’s contract offer, citing dissatisfaction with wages and retirement benefits. Negotiations Break Down Despite efforts…
