French unions plan June 6 protests against Macron and his pension law
French trade unions announced on Tuesday a new nationwide day of protests on June 6 against President Emmanuel Macron's decision to increase the retirement age by two years to 64.
Tue May 02 2023
Third wave of strikes over pension reform keeps pressure on Macron
Rail services were cancelled, schools disrupted and refinery deliveries halted as workers across multiple sectors walked out.
Tue Feb 07 2023
Trade unions call for more strikes over Macron's pension reform
More than a million people marched through French cities to denounce Macron's pension reform plans.
Fri Jan 20 2023
Strikes cripple Britain's railways, BA staff vote for walkout
A spike in the cost of food and fuel is pushing many household budgets to the brink, driving trade unions to demand higher pay increases.
Fri Jun 24 2022
Strikes cripple Britain's railways, unions warn of more to come
A spike in cost of food and fuel is pushing many household budgets to the brink and is driving trade unions to demand higher pay increases.
Thu Jun 23 2022
Ryanair tells pilots it 'grew too fast': Irish Independent
Ryanair shares have fallen over 10 percent since it announced on Friday it would recognize trade unions for the first time.
Wed Dec 20 2017
MTUC claims union busting serious problem, calls for action
The Malaysian Trades Union Congress says employers are using various unethical methods to undermine the effectiveness of unions.
Sat Apr 30 2016
National strike paralyses Belgium
Trade unions brought Belgium to a standstill Monday as the biggest general strike in years grounded flights, cut international rail links and shut sea ports.
Tue Dec 16 2014