Workers Striking Days

Starbucks Workers Say They Will Begin a Strike in 3 Cities on Friday

The planned walkout in Los Angeles, Chicago and Seattle comes after talks between the company and the workers’ union failed to produce an agreement on raises.

The New York Times - 1h

Amazon workers strike across seven facilities at peak of holiday shopping season

Amazon workers at seven facilities in New York, Georgia, California and Illinois went on strike Thursday.

CNBC - 9h

Gisèle Pelicot's Day of Justice

Pelicot’s ex-husband sentenced to 20 years, alongside 50 other men in mass rape trial.

BBC News - 9h

Amazon Warehouse Workers Across US Strike Ahead of Holiday Rush

Thousands of workers are striking, as picket lines formed outside seven Amazon distribution centers from New York to California Thursday morning.

Wired - 13h

As Holidays Loom, Thousands of Amazon Workers Go on Strike

Amazon members of the Teamsters began a walkout during the final holiday season buying push, hoping to force the company to recognize and negotiate with their union.

Inc. - 14h

US Amazon workers go on ‘largest’ strike against company, Teamsters union says

Employees at seven facilities including New York, Atlanta and San Francisco take action in demand of contract talks. Why are Amazon workers on strike – and what does it mean for Christmas ...

The Guardian - 15h

Thousands of Amazon Workers Strike During Pre-Christmas Rush

The action comes over contract negotiations and the company’s refusal to recognize the Teamsters labor union.

The Wall Street Journal - 16h

Starbucks workers union announces pre-Christmas strike in 3 major cities

The workers union representing Starbucks baristas across the country announced members in Los Angeles, Chicago and Seattle will go on strike beginning Friday.

ABC News - 2h

Will Amazon strikes impact holiday shipping?

Amazon workers backed by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters went on strike Thursday morning at seven facilities, the Teamsters say. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.

CBS News - 10h

Why are Amazon workers on strike – and what does it mean for Christmas deliveries?

Amazon Labor Union – comprising 10,000 workers across the US – is striking over the company’s refusal to negotiate. With Christmas less than a week away, thousands of Amazon warehouse workers ...

The Guardian - 11h

Amazon workers on strike at peak of holiday shopping season

Amazon workers in several cities are striking to protest wages in the U.S. Jason Miller, a supply chain management professor at Michigan State University, joins CBS News with more on the demands.

CBS News - 13h

Amazon workers to strike at multiple sites: Teamsters

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters union announced Amazon workers would strike starting on Thursday in five confirmed states ahead of the Christmas holiday, citing the company’s absence ...

The Hill - 15h

Why Amazon workers are striking days before Christmas

Amazon workers in multiple cities are on a strike led by the Teamsters union. This comes during the Christmas holiday rush on package deliveries. Paul Clark, a labor and employment relations ...

CBS News - 15h

Amazon workers, led by Teamsters, on strike in multiple cities

Teamsters union says Amazon workers at seven warehouses plan to walk off the job Thursday morning in multiple states.

CBS News - 15h

Amazon delays 5-day RTO for some workers because its offices aren't all ready

Amazon sent a notice to some workers that their office doesn't have enough space for them to return 5 days a week.

CNBC - 1d

Israel’s Military Strikes Northern Gaza After Days of Deadly Bombardment

Israel’s military said it carried out strikes and raids against Hamas targets in northern Gaza on Sunday. The actions followed days of deadly attacks across the territory.

The New York Times - 2d

Amazon workers across US gear up to strike this week, days before Christmas

Move comes after company failed to meet deadline to begin contract negotiations with workers in Staten Island . Thousands of Amazon workers are gearing up to strike from Thursday, days before ...

The Guardian - 2d

DOGE takes aim at federal workers

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Federal employees fear push to shrink workforce President-elect Trump said he ...

The Hill - 3d

Threat of Amazon workers’ strike spreads during peak holiday season

Threats started in New York and spread to Chicago and Atlanta after company failed to meet negotiation deadline. Thousands of workers at Amazon are threatening to strike at the company after ...

The Guardian - 3d

Officials: Mayotte cyclone toll will not be known for 'days and days'

Yahoo News - 3d

Israel Strikes Military Targets in Syria

The Israeli military hit weapons depots and air defenses, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. Israel has said it aims to keep military equipment away from extremists.

The New York Times - 3d

Federal workers brace for change amid DOGE rhetoric

President-elect Trump’s focus on the federal workforce has sparked alarm among employees as they take center stage in discussions about transforming government. "Department of Government ...

The Hill - 3d

Avanti West Coast workers to strike over Christmas

Train managers have voted for walkouts on 22, 23 and 29 December in a row over rest days.

BBC News - Dec. 10

Woolworths workers vote to return to work, ending two week strike action

More than 1,500 Woolworths warehouse workers in two states went on strike from 21 November, seeking better pay and safety on the job

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7

EU strikes blockbuster trade deal with Mercosur

Accord would create market of 700mn by dropping tariffs on more than 90% of goods

Financial Times - Dec. 6

To increase government efficiency, align government workers’ incentives

President-elect Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) promises to cut government spending, and the government should give bonuses to departments that spend less than budgeted and ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

Volkswagen Faces More Warning Strikes Monday

The latest announcement from the IG Metall union comes days after tens of thousands of workers at Volkswagen sites across Germany participated in walkouts.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 5

Deadly Israeli Strike Hits Gaza Humanitarian Zone

The Israeli military said it was targeting senior Hamas militants in the area. Video from the scene showed the charred remains of tents.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Guardian Journalists Strike Over Planned Sale of The Observer

Workers have begun a 48-hour walkout, the first in 50 years for the outlet, over a proposal to sell The Observer to Tortoise Media, a digital media start-up.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

'A hospital worker WhatsApped my mental breakdown'

Julie Trafford says she feels "dirty and angry" after the video was shared in an online group.

BBC News - Dec. 5

US proposes to end subminimum wage for disabled workers

The U.S. Department of Labor announced Tuesday that it has plans to phase out certificates that allow employers to give disabled workers subminimum wages. Under the current rule, certain employers ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

U.S. looks to end subminimum wage for workers with disabilities

A Biden administration proposal would phase out a program that lets employers pay some workers less than $7.25 an hour.

CBS News - Dec. 3

Job openings bounced in October on need for IT workers

The number of job openings and people quitting their jobs ticked upward in October while layoffs edged down, signaling a modest improvement in hiring conditions amid a broader tightening in the ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

Analysis: Israeli and Hezbollah strikes test limits of ceasefire

Strikes and counter-strikes put the ceasefire at risk, just days after it was reached.

BBC News - Dec. 3

Wisconsin judge strikes down law stripping government workers of collective bargaining rights

A Wisconsin judge overturned a state law that prevented public employees from collective bargaining on Monday. The legislation, known as Act 10 and passed in 2011 under former Gov. Scott Walker ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

Israel, Hezbollah exchanging strikes despite ceasefire

Last week's ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is in a fragile spot with Israel on Monday launching its largest wave of airstrikes across Lebanon since agreeing to the deal. Israel's military ...

CBS News - Dec. 3