News on nationwide strike
Here are some recent news articles and updates on nationwide strikes:
United States
- Teachers' Strike: The West Virginia teachers' strike, which began on February 22, has ended with a tentative agreement on a new contract. The strike, which involved over 20,000 teachers, was the first in the state's history. (Source: CNN)
- General Motors Strike: The United Auto Workers (UAW) union went on strike against General Motors on September 16, 2019, affecting over 49,000 workers. The strike ended on October 30, 2019, with a tentative agreement on a new contract. (Source: The New York Times)
- Nurses' Strike: Over 3,000 nurses at 12 hospitals in California went on strike on January 10, 2020, demanding better staffing ratios and higher wages. The strike ended on January 21, 2020, with a tentative agreement on a new contract. (Source: The Los Angeles Times)
United Kingdom
- Railway Strike: The UK's rail network was severely disrupted on January 13, 2020, as over 40,000 railway workers went on strike over pay and conditions. The strike was called by the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union and affected services across the country. (Source: The Guardian)
- NHS Strike: Over 40,000 NHS staff, including nurses, midwives, and ambulance workers, went on strike on January 18, 2020, over pay and staffing issues. The strike was called by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) and the Unison union. (Source: The BBC)
Canada
- Teachers' Strike: Over 12,000 teachers in Ontario went on strike on November 4, 2019, over issues including class sizes, special education, and funding. The strike ended on December 10, 2019, with a tentative agreement on a new contract. (Source: The Globe and Mail)
- Healthcare Strike: Over 1,000 healthcare workers in Quebec went on strike on January 22, 2020, over issues including staffing ratios and wages. The strike was called by the Fédération interprofessionnelle de la santé du Québec (FIQ) union. (Source: CBC News)
Australia
- Healthcare Strike: Over 30,000 healthcare workers in New South Wales went on strike on February 11, 2020, over issues including staffing ratios, wages, and conditions. The strike was called by the Health Services Union (HSU) and affected hospitals and healthcare services across the state. (Source: The Sydney Morning Herald)
These are just a few examples of recent nationwide strikes. Strikes can have significant impacts on industries, economies, and communities, and are often a last resort for workers seeking to address grievances and improve their working conditions.