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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Professional Driver Considered Severing a Limb Due to Stress Experienced in the Transport Sector โ€“ AKT: Many Are Burned Out Due to Industry Issues

Many professional drivers are struggling with burnout due to structural problems in the transportation sector, as reported by the Auto- and Transport Workers' Union.

Mar 22 โ€ข 09:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Strikes paralyze public transport in Hamburg

A 24-hour strike organized by the German union "Verdi" has halted metro services and severely restricted bus operations in Hamburg.

Mar 21 โ€ข 14:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Warning Strikes in Local Transport: Nuremberg Will Feel It Today

Warning strikes in local transport are affecting Nuremberg severely as the third day of action begins, organized by the Verdi union during ongoing wage negotiations.

Mar 20 โ€ข 07:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Why your Uber and food delivery could get more expensive

Rideshare and food delivery drivers in Australia are facing reduced earnings amid soaring fuel prices, leading to potential increases in service costs.

Mar 19 โ€ข 18:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Crisis in public transport: preventive measure prevents Ricco from removing bus fleet from Acre

A Brazilian labor court has prevented Ricco Transportes e Turismo from removing its bus fleet from Acre without judicial authorization, amidst concerns over unpaid wages and social security contributions affecting over 450 workers.

Mar 19 โ€ข 16:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Bad news in New York: the transport union reports that the MTA put buses with critical brake failures into service

The Transport Workers Union Local 100 claims that the MTA has put at least 23 buses with critical brake failures into service, a claim the MTA denies.

Mar 19 โ€ข 16:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Strike in Dachau: No City Bus is Moving

Public transport workers in Dachau are on strike as part of a walkout called by the Verdi union, demanding higher wages and reduced working hours.

Mar 19 โ€ข 09:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Public Transport: Strike in Munich: These Buses and Subways Still Operate

A strike by the Verdi union is disrupting public transport in Munich, with reduced service on buses and subways despite efforts by the Munich transport authority to maintain some operations.

Mar 19 โ€ข 06:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Transport Minister: ZZS promoted Kristฤซne Lemberga to the EU multiannual budget planning group

Latvia's Transport Minister is facing a vote for his resignation, linked to tensions within the ruling coalition regarding a budget planning position.

Mar 18 โ€ข 19:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Kyrianakis - Lymberopoulos: Tension in Parliament over taxi and electric mobility bill

A heated debate took place in the Greek Parliament regarding the taxi and electric mobility bill, involving sharp exchanges between legislators and a taxi union leader.

Mar 18 โ€ข 15:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Public Transport: Strike in Munich Begins โ€“ These Buses and Subways Are Still Running

A strike organized by the Verdi union in Munich has begun, affecting local public transportation, although some services remain operational.

Mar 18 โ€ข 10:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
World

OVERVIEW: Both allies and adversaries reject Trump's request for help in the Hormuz Strait

Allied nations and adversaries alike have firmly declined President Trump's demands for military assistance to secure oil transport through the Strait of Hormuz.

Mar 17 โ€ข 19:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

App motorcyclists protest against bill regulating category in Rio Branco

App motorcyclists in Rio Branco protested against a bill that regulates private motorcycle transport services during a demonstration organized by the union representing these drivers.

Mar 17 โ€ข 14:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Public Transport: Multi-day Warning Strike Paralyzes Dachau Bus Services

Bus services in Dachau are severely disrupted due to a multi-day warning strike called by the Verdi union affecting local drivers.

Mar 17 โ€ข 14:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

All air traffic to and from Berlin suspended on Wednesday due to strike

Air traffic to and from Berlin has been halted on Wednesday due to a strike organized by the Verdi union, affecting critical services.

Mar 16 โ€ข 16:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

MVG: Strike in public transport: Munich affected even on three days - including the FC Bayern game

Public transport users in Munich face disruptions due to a strike called by the Verdi union, impacting multiple days of services including an FC Bayern game.

Mar 16 โ€ข 15:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Buses and Trains: New Strikes in Local Transport in Bavaria, NRW, and Other Regions

The Verdi union has announced further strikes in public transport across Germany that are expected to disrupt services in several regions including Bavaria and North Rhine-Westphalia.

Mar 16 โ€ข 10:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Standstill in Public Transport: Verdi Announces New Warning Strikes in Local Transport

The Verdi union has announced new warning strikes in public transport across Bavaria, particularly on Thursday, affecting many passengers.

Mar 16 โ€ข 09:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

MVG: Strike Again in Public Transport: How Munich is Affected

Public transport in Munich will be severely impacted by a statewide warning strike called by the Verdi union on March 19, resulting from ongoing salary negotiations.

Mar 16 โ€ข 09:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Bus and Train: New Strikes in Public Transport in Bavaria, North Rhine-Westphalia, and Other States

Union Verdi has announced another wave of strikes in public transport across Germany, affecting millions as they seek better working conditions.

Mar 16 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Tallinn Wants to Halt Train Traffic for Bicycle Tunnel Construction

Tallinn plans to temporarily suspend train service on Endla Street's railway embankment to construct bicycle tunnels funded by the European Union.

Mar 13 โ€ข 13:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court rules that union must maintain 50% of workers during transport strikes in Sorocaba

A Brazilian court has mandated that the local transport union must keep at least 50% of bus operations running during strikes following violent incidents.

Mar 12 โ€ข 23:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

African Union issues warning over Gulf instability

The African Union has issued a warning regarding the instability in the Gulf region, citing concerns over attacks on energy and transport facilities triggered by US-Israeli strikes on Iran.

Mar 11 โ€ข 14:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Picketing: Turkish Airlines reiterates commitment to workersโ€™ welfare

Turkish Airlines has reaffirmed its commitment to employee welfare following a shutdown of its operations due to picketing by the National Union of Air Transport Employees.

Mar 11 โ€ข 05:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Attacks on Train Conductors: Fear is Riding Along

Train conductors in Germany face increasing fears for their safety following a series of violent incidents, notably the fatal attack on a conductor in February.

Mar 9 โ€ข 17:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news: New York Metro is hiring people without degrees with salaries up to $120,000

The New York Metro is offering job opportunities for individuals without college degrees, with salaries reaching up to $120,000, attracting attention due to the stable benefits associated with union jobs.

Mar 9 โ€ข 13:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

IRU accuses the European Commission of favoring industry at the expense of transport

The International Road Transport Union (IRU) criticizes the European Commission's industrial decarbonization proposal for neglecting the transport sector.

Mar 5 โ€ข 18:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

ZZS accuses ล vinks of hiding information about 'Rail Baltica'

The Green and Farmers' Union in coalition accuses Transport Minister Ainis ล vinks of unjustly classifying information related to the 'Rail Baltica' project.

Mar 5 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Lahden bus drivers got toilets, but they don't work - frozen pipes and a 100-euro deposit are causing issues

Bus drivers in Lahti, Finland, have received access to toilets after a long wait, but ongoing functional issues such as frozen pipes and faulty electronic locks persist.

Mar 4 โ€ข 14:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

How NURTW stopped suspected ritualist from sending babyโ€™s corpse through courier

The Nigerian Union of Road Transport Workers thwarted an attempt by a suspected ritualist to send a one-year-old baby's corpse through a courier service in Abuja.

Mar 1 โ€ข 09:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Traffic: New Tram Line 14 Operates Despite the Strike in Laim

The newly inaugurated Tram Line 14 in Munich continues to operate despite ongoing strikes by the Munich Transport Company union, Verdi.

Feb 28 โ€ข 13:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Death in the tram, circulation resumed. Unions to Atm: "Now let's discuss safety"

After a tram derailment in Milan resulted in a death, tram services have resumed while unions demand a safety discussion with the transport company.

Feb 28 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Strikes in Public Transport: 'I wonder how well I can handle this at 50 or 60'

Public transport in Munich faced disruptions due to a strike called by the Verdi union, but operations were less affected than expected, with many services running normally.

Feb 27 โ€ข 14:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Germany: Chaos on the Roads, Public Transport Paralyzed

Public transport services in Germany are disrupted due to warning strikes called by the Verdi union, causing frustration among many workers.

Feb 27 โ€ข 09:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Public Transport: Strike in Munich: These U-Bahns, Buses, and Trams Are Still Running

A public transport strike in Munich, called by the Verdi union, is affecting U-Bahn, bus, and tram services in the city as part of a labor conflict in Bavarian cities.

Feb 27 โ€ข 07:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

In Germany โ€“ paralysis: public transport stopped almost nationwide due to strike

A nationwide strike has halted public transport across Germany, initiated by the Verdi union at the Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) and affecting many local transport services.

Feb 27 โ€ข 06:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Public Transport Union Chairperson Fined for Violating Covid-19 Prevention Regulations During Demonstration

The chairperson of the Public Transport Union has been fined 2 million KRW by the Supreme Court for holding a rally against unfair dismissals, violating COVID-19 safety measures.

Feb 27 โ€ข 03:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Two Days of Verdi Strike: What You Need to Know About the Public Transport Warning Strikes

Public transport in Germany will face significant disruptions due to warning strikes called by the Verdi union on Friday and Saturday.

Feb 26 โ€ข 22:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Every other bus driver barely has time to eat lunch

A recent survey indicates that nearly half of bus drivers struggle to take proper lunch breaks, leading to concerns over their wellbeing and safety on the job.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Tariff Round: Verdi Paralyzes Buses and Trains on Friday and Saturday

Workers in Germany's public transportation sector are facing significant disruptions due to strikes called by the Verdi union on February 27 and in many places on February 28.

Feb 24 โ€ข 15:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Strike in Public Transport: Verdi Should Do Everything for an Acceptable Agreement

A strike by the Verdi union in Germany's public transport sector is set to cause major disruptions as they demand better conditions for workers.

Feb 24 โ€ข 13:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Verdi Strike: Two Days of Subway and Tram Shutdowns in Munich

A two-day strike called by the Verdi union will significantly disrupt public transportation in Munich on February 27 and 28.

Feb 24 โ€ข 10:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Municipal Public Transport: Two Days of Warning Strike in 13 Cities in Bavaria

Public transport is expected to be largely disrupted in over a dozen Bavarian cities due to a two-day warning strike called by the Verdi union.

Feb 24 โ€ข 09:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Collective Bargaining: Verdi Brings Buses and Trains to a Standstill on Friday and Saturday

The Verdi union has called for warning strikes in public transport across Germany on February 27th and 28th, causing major disruptions to bus and train services.

Feb 24 โ€ข 09:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

From Friday: Verdi calls for nationwide warning strikes in local transport

The Verdi union has announced nationwide warning strikes in the German public transport sector starting this Friday, affecting services in nearly all federal states.

Feb 24 โ€ข 09:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Railway Workers Donโ€™t Want Longer Trucks

The European Railway and Infrastructure Managers' Community is protesting against the EU's revision of regulations allowing longer trucks in international transport, citing concerns for the railway industry's competitiveness.

Feb 23 โ€ข 17:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

70 Years of the CMR Convention and What Next?

The International Road Transport Union (IRU) marks the 70th anniversary of the CMR Convention, emphasizing its importance in ensuring efficient and legal cross-border goods transportation, while calling for mandatory digitization of transport documents by the EU.

Feb 19 โ€ข 10:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Transportation Strike, Live: How Buses, Trains, Subways, and Flights Operate Today

There is an ongoing transportation strike in Argentina affecting buses, trains, subways, and flights, with the CGT union leading the protest against labor reform.

Feb 19 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Restrictions in Public Transport: Warning Strike Paralyzes Local Transport in Augsburg

Public transport in Augsburg has come to a standstill due to a warning strike called by the Verdi union, affecting service in Regensburg as well.

Feb 19 โ€ข 07:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The CGT activates the fourth general strike against Milei: there will be no transport and the left and K unions will march to Congress

The CGT labor union in Argentina has announced its fourth general strike against President Javier Milei's government due to proposed labor reforms, coinciding with a critical session in Congress.

Feb 18 โ€ข 20:36 UTC

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