Strike

2024 - 9 - 23

Railways, Rockets, and a Whole Lot of Drama: A Global Update!

Aramark - Greece - Hezbollah - Israel - labor rights - Lebanon - military conflict - safety reforms - sports - strikes - unions

From Greek train strikes to Israeli airstrikes, this article has the latest scoop on global tensions!

In the picturesque landscape of Greece, rail workers are gearing up for a significant strike this Thursday, with the aim to bring attention to a pressing issue: safety reforms in the railway system. This strike comes in the wake of the tragic Tempe railway disaster that occurred earlier this year, highlighting the desperate need for improved safety measures before the next train derails (hopefully not literally). Workers are adamant that without government intervention and reform, the national railway will continue to pose a danger to passengers, and they're not going to sit idle any longer. So, grab your popcorn and stay tuned – rail workers are taking a stand!

Meanwhile, in the Middle East, tensions are boiling over as Israel has launched an extensive series of strikes across Lebanon targeting Hezbollah. Early warnings from the Israeli military have urged civilians to evacuate their homes and businesses, especially those suspected of housing weapon stores - which sounds like an unexpected twist in the neighborhood watch alerts! The conflict, rising from years of challenges, has escalated into a real-life action game, with airstrikes hitting over 300 targets, leaving citizens hoping for peace amidst these terrifying developments.

In a bizarre intertwining of events across continents, it seems that while Greek railway workers are rallying for safety, Lebanese citizens are bracing for bombardments. It's almost as if the universe has decided to have a manufacturing mix-up on the global stage, where one needs a safety overhaul, while the other is dodging rockets! Those who thought trains and airstrikes couldn’t occupy the same paragraph are in for a surprise!

As distressing as these developments are, it’s fascinating to note that Greece, known for its ancient history and breathtaking landscapes, is currently faced with a pressing modern-day crisis regarding rail safety, a stark contrast to the leading role it once had in Mediterranean diplomacy. And on the flip side, when we think of Israel's airstrikes, one can’t help but recall that this region has seen more military action than some blockbuster movies. If only the plot twists in real life could come with a happy ending!

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Greek rail workers to strike demanding safety reforms (www.ekathimerini.com)

Greek rail workers have called a strike for Thursday to protest the government's failure to enhance safety following the Tempe railway disaster in February ...

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Israel hits 300 targets in expanded Lebanon strike campaign against ... (ABC News)

The Israeli military warned it would expand strikes across Lebanon early on Monday, as the long-simmering conflict with Hezbollah threatened to explode into ...

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Israel launches fresh strikes in Lebanon after evacuation warnings (The Guardian)

IDF says it is hitting Hezbollah 'terror targets' after residents told to leave their homes in text and voice messages.

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Israel warns civilians to evacuate as it strikes wide swathes of ... (NPR)

The Israeli military on Monday called on people in southern Lebanon to immediately evacuate homes and other buildings where Hezbollah stores weapons and ...

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Israel warns civilians as air strikes pound Lebanon (Aljazeera.com)

Israeli warnings and bombardment of Lebanon raise fears of regional escalation into full-scale war.

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Live updates: Israel announces 'extensive' strikes on Hezbollah in ... (The Washington Post)

Israel called for civilians in Lebanon to evacuate or move away from properties it says could be storing weapons for Hezbollah.

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Israel mounts airstrikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon, tells citizens to ... (Reuters)

Israel unleashed its most widespread wave of air strikes against Hezbollah on Monday and warned Lebanese citizens to evacuate areas where the armed group ...

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Israel warns Lebanese as wave of strikes hits Hezbollah (FRANCE 24)

Israel's military pounded targets in south and east Lebanon on Monday and said more strikes were coming, warning Lebanese to stay out of harm's way despite ...

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Aramark workers are striking against all 3 Philly sports stadiums ... (WHYY)

"Before we even talk about building a new arena, we need to make sure that stadium food service jobs are good jobs," said one concessions worker.

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Aramark workers to begin strike at Sports Complex (phl17.com)

Aramark workers in the Sports Complex will be on strike. Cooks, servers, bartenders, dishwashers, concessions workers, cleaners, retail workers and ...

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Aramark workers strike at all 3 Philadelphia sports stadiums (FOX 29 Philadelphia)

Unite Here Local 274 – the union that represents cooks, concession workers, cleaners, and more – hit the picket lines on Sunday at the South Philly sports ...

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Israel issues evacuation warning for Lebanese civilians as it ... (NBC News)

The Israeli military on Monday warned civilians in southern Lebanon to move away from Hezbollah position and said it was intensifying attacks on its ...

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Opinion: Why you should vote 'yes' to strike in councils and schools ... (UNISON)

Mike Short, head of local government, explains the situation for council and school staff pay in England and Wales, and why UNISON is asking members to vote ...

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McGill Law Professors Have Launched An Unlimited Strike (Passage)

It's time for McGill to do what it should have done three years ago: recognize the union and bargain a contract.

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Israel launches deadly strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon, warns ... (CBS News)

Lebanese officials say at least 182 people have been killed as Israel warns residents it's targeting Hezbollah weapons hidden in homes.

Aramark workers start strike Monday across Philadelphia stadiums (Sports Business Journal)

The union said "hundreds" of "cooks, servers, bartenders, dishwashers, concession workers, cleaners, retail workers, and warehouse employees" will not appear ...

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Aramark workers declare strike at all three stadiums (PhillyVoice.com)

Workers employed by Aramark at the Wells Fargo Center, Lincoln Financial Field and Citizens Bank Park began striking Monday morning. The parties have been ...

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Aramark workers announce strike at 3 South Philadelphia stadiums (CBS News)

Food service workers at Citizens Bank Park, Lincoln Financial Field and the Wells Fargo Center in South Philadelphia went on strike early Monday morning.

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Israel's strikes in Lebanon kill more than 270 people, Lebanese ... (NPR)

Fighting is escalated at the Israeli-Lebanese border in one of the deadliest days of nearly a year of conflict in the region.

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National Symphony Orchestra musicians unanimously authorize strike (The Washington Post)

The musicians' union cites pay gaps between NSO members and musicians in other major American orchestras.

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Israel targets Hezbollah's southern front commander in Beirut strike (Axios)

Israel Defense Forces conducted an airstrike in Beirut on Monday targeting Hezbollah's southern front commander Ali Karaki, two Israeli officials said.

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Israeli strikes kill more than 270 in Lebanon, says health ministry (Financial Times)

Deadliest bombardment since October 7 follows US warnings against taking steps that could trigger all-out war.

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How Boeing's management is handling a second week of the ... (Here And Now)

A strike sign is pictured outside a Boeing factory on Sept. 13, 2024 in Renton, Washington. The Boeing Machinists union voted overwhelmingly to reject the ...

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The Boeing strike is so big it could dent the jobs report (Quartz)

Oxford Economics says the impact could be as high as 50000 jobs.

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United States: Aircraft workers strike at Boeing over wages and ... (Green Left)

Workers at Boeing's commercial division in the United States voted by 94.6% on September 12 to reject a tentative collective agreement and take strike ...

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Boeing employees continue strike as negotiations stall (KOMO News)

Boeing employees are back on the picket line as the strike enters its 11th day with no end in sight.

Threatened Port Strike a Concern for Shippers (newsdakota.com)

(NAFB.com) – Shippers have less than two weeks to prepare contingency plans if workers strike at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports in the U.S. Composed of ...

Largest port on U.S. East Coast, New York/New Jersey, begins ... (Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide)

The ILA represents over 85,000 longshoremen and a strike would shut down five of the 10 busiest ports in North America, and a total of 36 ports along the East ...

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Boeing is raising its offer in an effort to end the strike (CNNMoney)

Boeing said Monday it has raised its offer to the International Association of Machinists union in an effort to end the strike by 33000 union members that ...

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US Labor department reaches out to employer group amid possible ... (Reuters)

The U.S. Department of Labor has reached out to the United States Maritime Alliance ahead of a possible ports strike on the East Coast and Gulf Coast by the ...

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Boeing furloughs workers as labor strike drags (The Miami Times)

A labor strike at Boeing showed no signs of ending Friday, as the walkout by 33000 union machinists entered its eighth day and the company started rolling ...

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Boeing sweetens labor proposal in 'best and final' offer as strike ... (CNBC)

More than 30,000 Boeing machinists began a strike on Sept. 13 after overwhelmingly turning down a tentative agreement. The financial impact of Boeing's ...

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Boeing raises its offer to the Machinists to try to end the strike (The Seattle Times)

Boeing substantially raised its contract offer to the Machinists union Monday in an effort to end the strike that threatens to damage the company.

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Canada's Port of Vancouver faces strike (World Grain)

The union, which represents workers at the port's grain terminals, and the Vancouver Terminal Elevator Association (VTEA), which is the employer bargaining unit ...

Union for grain terminal workers in Metro Vancouver says strike to ... (Powell River Peak)

BURNABY, B.C. — The union representing grain workers at terminals in Metro Vancouver says it has served the employer with a 72-hour strike notice.

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Importers Rush to Beat the Strike Threat to East Coast Ports (Inc.com)

Failure to reach a new longshoremen contract deal risks many East and Gulf Coast ports closing before the year-end consumer spending push -- threatening ...

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Union for grain terminal workers in Metro Vancouver says strike to ... (Pique Newsmagazine)

BURNABY, B.C. — The union representing grain workers at terminals in Metro Vancouver says it has served the employer with a 72-hour strike notice.

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Grain industry pleads for intervention as strike looms over ... (Salmon Arm Observer)

Canada's grain farmers say a strike at Metro Vancouver terminals would cripple crop exports if it were allowed to take place. The Grain Growers of Canada ...

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Boeing offers union 30% wage hike, annual bonus in bid to end strike (Fortune)

Boeing said the revised offer is contingent on ratification by the end of the day on Sept. 27.

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Southern California News Group journalists authorize strike (Los Angeles Times)

Journalists employed by Southern California News Group have voted 94% in favor of authorizing a strike, according to their union.

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Boeing boosts pay offer in effort to end strike (INQUIRER.net)

Boeing proposed lifting hourly wages for striking workers by 30 percent on Monday, sweetening its initial offer to end a 10-day strike.

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SWOCC employees prepare for strike against administration (KCBY.com 11)

Classified staff at Southwestern Oregon Community College are pushing for a wage increase as they prepare to enter mediation with the college's ...

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Boeing proposes 'final' offer to striking workers; union rejects vote (Reuters)

Boeing made a "best and final" pay offer to thousands of striking workers on Monday, but its largest union declined to put it to a vote, ...

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Boeing makes 'final' offer to striking machinists, hoping to end the ... (The Washington Post)

The company says its proposal, which includes a 30 percent wage increase, is its “best and final” offer. 3 min. 0. Boeing workers wave picket signs Sunday ...

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Boeing makes a 'final offer' to striking workers, but union says it's not ... (NPR)

Boeing said Monday it made a “best and final offer” to striking machinists, but the workers' union said the proposal isn't good enough and there won't be a ...

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Boeing presents union with best and final offer with hope to end ... (Lynnwood Times)

Boeing announced today a final contract offer to the leaders of IAM 751 & W24 for consideration to ending its strike with production workers.

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