Latest news on strike action
Here are some of the latest news on strike action from around the world:
United States
- Nurses' strike: Over 15,000 nurses in California have gone on strike over staffing and patient safety concerns. The strike, which began on January 10, is expected to last for several days. (Source: CNN)
- Teachers' strike: Thousands of teachers in Los Angeles have gone on strike over issues such as higher wages, smaller class sizes, and more support staff. The strike, which began on January 14, is the first in 30 years in the LA Unified School District. (Source: The New York Times)
- Rail workers' strike: A strike by over 12,000 rail workers in the United States has been averted after a tentative agreement was reached between the workers and the rail industry. The strike was set to begin on January 17. (Source: NPR)
United Kingdom
- NHS strike: Thousands of nurses, midwives, and other healthcare workers in the UK have gone on strike over pay and staffing concerns. The strike, which began on January 18, is the first in 32 years in the National Health Service (NHS). (Source: BBC News)
- Teachers' strike: Thousands of teachers in the UK have gone on strike over issues such as pay, pensions, and working conditions. The strike, which began on January 15, is the first in 40 years in the UK. (Source: The Guardian)
Canada
- Teachers' strike: Thousands of teachers in Ontario, Canada, have gone on strike over issues such as funding, class sizes, and support staff. The strike, which began on January 13, is the first in 20 years in the province. (Source: CBC News)
- Healthcare workers' strike: Thousands of healthcare workers in Quebec, Canada, have gone on strike over issues such as staffing, wages, and benefits. The strike, which began on January 16, is the first in 20 years in the province. (Source: Global News)
Australia
- Teachers' strike: Thousands of teachers in New South Wales, Australia, have gone on strike over issues such as funding, class sizes, and support staff. The strike, which began on January 15, is the first in 20 years in the state. (Source: The Sydney Morning Herald)
- Healthcare workers' strike: Thousands of healthcare workers in Victoria, Australia, have gone on strike over issues such as staffing, wages, and benefits. The strike, which began on January 17, is the first in 10 years in the state. (Source: The Age)
These are just a few examples of the latest news on strike action from around the world. Strikes are a common form of industrial action used by workers to negotiate with employers over issues such as pay, working conditions, and benefits.