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🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

SAK again suggests a four-day workweek - EK's chief economist: it isn't based on reality

The trade union SAK proposes a trial of a four-day workweek in Finland as part of its electoral goals, emphasizing the need for a discussion on working hours.

Feb 27 • 12:49 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Nigerian Workers' Union Declares Support for Cuba, Condemns U.S. Blockade

The Nigerian Workers' Union, represented by the Nigeria Labour Congress, has voiced support for Cuba and condemned the U.S. blockade at a solidarity conference in Abuja.

Feb 25 • 10:16 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Automotive Industry: Criminal Complaint Against Tesla CEO in Grünheide

The IG Metall union has filed a criminal complaint against Tesla's Grünheide facility manager, André Thierig, over alleged defamation amid ongoing labor disputes.

Feb 17 • 15:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

JHL issued a new strike warning

A new strike warning from the JHL union aims to accelerate stalled negotiations in Finland's private social sector.

Feb 16 • 12:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Unions and Labour MPs call on Starmer to end ‘narrow factional agenda’

Union leaders and Labour MPs are urging Keir Starmer to abandon a divisive approach within the party that they believe is jeopardizing electoral success.

Feb 14 • 23:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Union chief calls for Angela Rayner to replace Keir Starmer or risk Labour defeat to Reform UK

The head of a Labour-affiliated union has urged for Angela Rayner to take over as the leader of the Labour Party from Keir Starmer, fearing a potential electoral defeat to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party.

Feb 12 • 18:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Blow for Keir Starmer as union boss calls for new PM and Labour MP hits out at 'boys club'

Keir Starmer faces increasing pressure from union leaders calling for a leadership change amid party tensions.

Feb 8 • 10:40 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

‘Doesn’t make sense’: Union files labour complaint over federal 4-day in-office mandate

The Public Service Alliance of Canada has filed a complaint against the federal government's new requirement for some employees to work in-office up to four days a week, arguing that it undermines the benefits of remote work.

Feb 7 • 20:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Labour facing firefighter strike over cuts that 'make public less safe'

The Firefighters Brigade Union is preparing to vote on strike action due to cuts that threaten public safety, which could become a nationwide issue under Keir Starmer's Labour government.

Feb 7 • 14:17 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Unionism: Respect court order, association tells NLC

The Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations and Government-Owned Companies has urged the Nigerian Labour Congress to respect a court order regarding a union dispute at the Industrial Training Fund.

Feb 5 • 02:09 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Strike: Union drops suit as Wike pledges no workers’ victimization

The organized labor has agreed to withdraw all legal actions and cease industrial action in the Federal Capital Territory after Minister Nyesom Wike assured there would be no worker victimization following the recent strike.

Feb 4 • 00:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

EU has ‘open mind’ on UK customs union talks, says official

The EU is open to discussions about a potential customs union with the UK, according to a senior EU official amid pressure from the Labour party for closer ties.

Feb 3 • 09:54 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

BREAKING: Court restrains NLC, TUC from planned FCT protest

A Nigerian court has issued an interim order preventing the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress from protesting in the Federal Capital Territory.

Feb 2 • 18:55 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
Crime & Justice

Nigeria: Labour Union Accuses TotalEnergies Expatriates of Bullying Nigerian Colleagues

The Movement of Intellectuals for National Development has petitioned the Nigerian Senate to investigate TotalEnergies for alleged workplace bullying by expatriate employees against their Nigerian counterparts.

Feb 2 • 15:10 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Police urge NLC, TUC to reschedule Tuesday’s Abuja protest

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has requested the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress to postpone their planned February 3 protest due to security concerns.

Feb 2 • 14:10 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Secretary General of the Tunisian General Labour Union Withdraws His Resignation

Nourreddine Taboubi, the Secretary General of the Tunisian General Labour Union, announced on Wednesday that he has withdrawn his resignation following an internal crisis within the organization and with authorities.

Jan 14 • 16:20 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Tunisian General Labour Union cancels the general strike scheduled for days after

The Tunisian General Labour Union announced the cancellation of a nationwide general strike planned for January 21, aimed at demanding labor rights and wage increases.

Jan 11 • 16:51 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Relations with Brussels: London Wants to Get Even Closer to the EU

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans to bring the UK closer to the European Union, with the Labour Party's support, while facing accusations of betraying Brexit from the Tories.

Jan 5 • 13:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

GMB union in fresh turmoil over claims by senior female leaders

The GMB trade union is experiencing internal conflict due to allegations from its female senior leaders as it approaches an important general secretary election.

Jan 5 • 06:00 UTC

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