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Coverage of union in the Nexus archive.
- Medical academics give FG 21-day ultimatum, threaten indefinite strike
Medical academics have given the Federal Government a 21-day ultimatum to resolve negotiations, warning of an indefinite strike if no progress is made. The union may reconvene after the deadline to decide further actions if the government does not meet the deadline.
- Amala nurses call off 113-day strike after mediation by Labour dept.
Amala nurses ended an 113-day strike following mediation by the Labour department. Management and the union disagree on whether the settlement includes a new pay increase, with negotiations ongoing at Jubilee Mission Hospital.
- Metro Vancouver outside workers at regional parks walk off the job indefinitely
Over 100 workers at Metro Vancouver's regional parks went on strike indefinitely due to stalled negotiations with the district, as cited by the union.
- Today in History: July 3, Union wins Battle of Gettysburg
The Civil War Battle of Gettysburg ended on July 3, 1863, with a Union victory as Confederate troops failed in Pickett’s Charge. Other historical events on this date include General George Washington taking command of the Continental Army in 1775 and Soviet forces recapturing Minsk in 1944.
- Wunder geschehen, oder: Wird die Koalition etwa erfolgreich?
Der Koalitionsausschuss diskutiert Steuer- und Arbeitsmarktreformen mit widersprüchlichen Forderungen der SPD und Union. Lars Klingbeil legte Entwürfe vor, während die Union auf Flexibilisierung und Wachstum bestehen will. Eine Wahlkreisreform könnte Baden-Württemberg und Sachsen beeinflussen.
- Too hot for work: why extreme heat is a threat to Europe’s productivity
Extreme heat in Europe is making workplaces dangerous, threatening productivity and economic growth. High temperatures in food factories and construction sites pose health risks like dehydration and heatstroke. Some employers offer extra breaks through unions, but not all workplaces provide similar measures.
- Steuerreform: Merz, Klingbeil und die Milliardenfrage
The German coalition faces challenges in finalizing a tax reform, with the SPD pushing for middle-income tax cuts and the Union advocating subsidy reductions. A key meeting in the coalition committee is scheduled for next week, while a controversial infrastructure law aims to accelerate project approvals.
- Third employee charged in Upstate Wendy's food tampering case, police say
A third employee has been charged in a food tampering investigation at a Wendy's restaurant in Union. The case involves allegations of tampering with food at the establishment.
- Hyundai workers in South Korea vote to strike over fears of robots replacing them
Hyundai workers in South Korea are voting to strike due to concerns that robots may replace them. The union at the country’s largest carmaker demands greater influence over the introduction of AI and automation.
- GM replaces more than 1,000 workers with just 50 robots at flagship Detroit factory as furious union blasts move: 'We're disgusted'
General Motors replaces over 1,000 workers with 50 robots at its Detroit factory, leading to a negative reaction from the union, which called the move 'disgusted'.
- Reclaiming Tamil Nadu’s fiscal sovereignty and sustaining its growth model
Tamil Nadu's primary challenge is not fiscal mismanagement or corruption but its model of inclusive growth. The state faces the need to attract investment, create quality jobs, raise wages, and renegotiate fiscal autonomy with the Union government.
- Union Behind California Billionaire Tax Offers to Reduce the Rate
A union supporting California's billionaires' tax has proposed lowering the rate. Gov. Gavin Newsom opposes the tax, arguing it would harm the state's economy.
- SF Commission greenlights Lurie’s controversial permitting software deal
The San Francisco Civil Service Commission approved Lurie’s OpenGov permitting software contract with a 4-1 vote and added conditions. The decision was met with dissatisfaction from city workers and their union.
- Wendy's employees facing food tampering charge after customer complaint
Two individuals have been arrested in an alleged food tampering incident at a Wendy's location in Union following a customer complaint.
- Kerala’s fiscal status report: Its politics and economics
Kerala’s fiscal status report highlights the state’s outstanding liabilities, which increased due to higher borrowing during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Union government allowed a higher borrowing limit during the pandemic, contributing to the debt.
- WIU librarian layoffs overturned, ruled 'illegal' | The Chicago Report
An arbitrator ruled that Western Illinois University illegally laid off nine academic librarians and two staff members last year, ordering their reinstatement with back pay. Union leaders describe the decision as a major victory but highlight ongoing underfunding from Springfield as a persistent issue for regional colleges.
- Heat advisory going into effect for NY, NJ
A heat advisory is in effect for parts of New York and New Jersey on Thursday, with intense temperatures expected. The advisory covers New York's five boroughs, Westchester, and Long Island, as well as several counties in New Jersey.
- US Steel Sees Pennsylvania Overhaul Costing Up to $2.5 Billion
US Steel Corp. faces a potential $2.5 billion overhaul at its Pennsylvania plant due to a Japanese takeover bid. The main obstacle is securing union approval and managing political influence.
- Seattle mayor admits breaking Starbucks boycott after urging residents to shun coffee giant
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson admitted to breaking her Starbucks boycott by purchasing a latte, despite previously urging residents to shun the company. Starbucks is closing additional stores in Seattle, while former CEO Howard Schultz criticized the mayor's 'socialist rhetoric' in a Wall Street Journal op-ed. The company announced plans to invest in Nashville and laid off employees in Seattle.
- Union Leaders Convicted of Racketeering, Fraud, and Embezzlement of Union Dues
A federal jury convicted a North Carolina couple, a Kansas man, and an Ohio man for a scheme involving theft of union-member dues through no-show jobs, unauthorized expenses, and an illegal $7 million loan to a union-related bank. The convictions relate to racketeering, fraud, and embezzlement charges.
- Union knows who’d really pay for California ‘billionaire tax’
The article highlights growing doubts within labor groups about the California 'billionaire tax' proposal, which will appear on the Nov. 3 ballot. It notes cracks in the foundation of union support for the measure.
- London Tube workers go on two-day strike
London Tube workers are conducting a two-day strike, resulting in the closure of two train lines and partial closure of two others. The strike is driven by the union's demand for improved worker conditions.
- Union invokes California's landmark environmental law to challenge Newsom's return-to-office mandate
A union representing California legal workers employed by the state is using CEQA, California's landmark environmental law, to challenge a return-to-office mandate. The challenge focuses on invoking the law to oppose the requirement for workers to return to office.
- Union invokes California's landmark environmental law to challenge Newsom's return-to-office mandate
A union representing California legal workers employed by the state used CEQA, California's environmental law, to challenge Governor Newsom's return-to-office mandate. The legal action invokes the law to oppose the policy requiring workers to return to offices.
- Samsung workers set for $400,000 bonus after deal to share AI profits
Samsung workers are set to receive a $400,000 bonus following a union agreement to share profits from the company's AI and memory-chip divisions. The deal resolves disputes over profit distribution during a boom period at the memory-chip maker.
- Now union says nursescould strike over wages
A union has announced that nurses may strike due to disputes over wages. The potential strike highlights ongoing negotiations between healthcare workers and management regarding compensation.
- Union accuses Apple of unlawful discrimination against represented workers
A union has accused Apple of engaging in unlawful discrimination against represented workers. The claim centers on alleged unfair treatment of employees under the union's representation.
- Birmingham bin strike poised to end after a year as part of pre-election deal - just weeks after union threatened to pull Labour funding
A year-long bin strike in Birmingham is set to end as part of a pre-election deal. The resolution comes weeks after a union threatened to withdraw funding from the Labour Party over the dispute.
- Changes loom for National Weather Service as union official warns of potential staff cuts
The Trump administration is reorganizing the National Weather Service and altering forecasting processes. A union official warns the changes could lead to staff cuts, particularly affecting Weather Forecast Offices responsible for local forecasts and severe weather alerts.
- ‘Illegal’ forest service overhaul risks causing ‘chaos’ across US public lands, union claims
The Trump administration's restructuring of the US Forest Service, which manages 193 million acres of public lands, is facing criticism from unions over potential chaos and staff displacement. The overhaul, which includes closing all regional offices and laying off hundreds of workers, risks impacting US public lands and has been labeled 'illegal' by union leaders.