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Image for article: Guinness workers to strike in Belfast before ChristmasPlanned

Guinness workers to strike in Belfast before Christmas

56 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 09, 2025, 3:44 PM ET
breakingnews.ie(opens in a new tab)

Around 90 workers from the Unite union will commence an 8-day strike from 7am on Friday December 19th until the early hours of Saturday December 20th.

90 workers
UNITED_KINGDOM
Food & Beverage Processing
Image for article: Starbucks workers and unions in 10 countries to protest in support of US baristasPlanned

Starbucks workers and unions in 10 countries to protest in support of US baristas

56 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 09, 2025, 11:15 AM ET
bbc.com(opens in a new tab)

Starbucks workers and union allies in 10 countries are set to demonstrate on Wednesday in support of striking US employees.

AUSTRALIACANADAUNITED_KINGDOM
Restaurants & Food ServiceGeneral Retail (supermarkets, department stores)Specialty Retail (coffee chains, fashion, electronics)
Image for article: Starbucks workers and unions in 10 countries to protest in support of US baristasPlanned

Starbucks workers and unions in 10 countries to protest in support of US baristas

56 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 09, 2025, 11:15 AM ET
bbc.com(opens in a new tab)

Starbucks workers and union allies in 10 countries are set to demonstrate on Wednesday in support of striking US employees.

3,000 workers
AUSTRALIAUNITED_KINGDOMUNITED_STATES
Restaurants & Food ServiceGeneral Retail (supermarkets, department stores)
Image for article: Starbucks workers and unions in 10 countries to protest in support of US baristasOngoing

Starbucks workers and unions in 10 countries to protest in support of US baristas

56 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 09, 2025, 10:24 AM ET
bbc.com(opens in a new tab)

EPA/Shutterstock Demonstrators hold signs reading "ULP Strike" and "No Contract, EPA/Shutterstock. Striking Starbucks workers picket outside a ...

3,000 workers
AUSTRALIACANADAUNITED_KINGDOM
Restaurants & Food ServiceSpecialty Retail (coffee chains, fashion, electronics)
Image for article: STV journalists vote to strike over plans to cut news showPlanned

STV journalists vote to strike over plans to cut news show

56 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 09, 2025, 6:43 AM ET
bbc.com(opens in a new tab)

Nick McGowan-Lowe, the NUJ's national organiser for Scotland, said: "Voting for industrial action is a step that no worker takes lightly. "This result ...

UNITED_KINGDOM
Journalism & Publishing
Image for article: Diageo <b>workers</b> halt <b>strike</b> plans amid new pay offer - Just DrinksSettled

Diageo workers halt strike plans amid new pay offer - Just Drinks

60 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 05, 2025, 5:51 AM ET
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Workers at a Diageo plant in the UK have halted plans to strike after the company came up with what union officials say is an “improved” pay ...

UNITED_KINGDOM
Food & Beverage Processing
Image for article: Italian <b>workers</b>&#39; general <b>strike</b> backs Palestine, VenezuelaSettled

Italian workers' general strike backs Palestine, Venezuela

61 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 05, 2025, 2:24 AM ET
workers.org(opens in a new tab)

28 following a call by the grassroots union Unione Sindacale di Base (USB), Italian workers held a 24-hour general strike that limited airline flights ...

Start: Nov 28End: Nov 28
FRANCEITALYSPAINUNITED_KINGDOM
AirlinesRail & MetroShipping & PortsUncategorized

Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa - World Socialist Web Site

61 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 04, 2025, 2:38 PM ET
wsws.org(opens in a new tab)

Tens of thousands in Bulgaria and thousands in France take to the streets to oppose austerity budgets; strikes and protests continue across Iran ...

PlannedStart: Dec 8End: Dec 15280 workers
BULGARIAFRANCEUNITED_KINGDOM
Road Transport (buses, trucking, taxis)Public Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)Light Manufacturing (consumer goods, electronics, textiles)Other Manufacturing
Image for article: England warns people to stop visiting ER for ingrown toenails and hiccupsPlanned

England warns people to stop visiting ER for ingrown toenails and hiccups

61 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 04, 2025, 11:22 AM ET
washingtonpost.com(opens in a new tab)

... strikes may stretch our staff close to breaking point in the coming weeks.” The warning comes a day after the Royal College of Nursing, which ...

UNITED_KINGDOM
Hospitals & ClinicsPublic Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)Emergency Services (police, fire, paramedics)
Image for article: Bilfinger Workers Strike Threatens North Sea Energy ProductionPlanned

Bilfinger Workers Strike Threatens North Sea Energy Production

61 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 04, 2025, 8:18 AM ET
discoveryalert.com.au(opens in a new tab)

North Sea Bilfinger workers strike threatens 19 offshore installations across BP, CNR, INEOS, Ithaca, TAQA over pension disputes.

400 workers
UNITED_KINGDOM
Oil & Gas (exploration, refining, distribution)
Image for article: Waltham Forest Christmas bin strikes averted after pay dealSettled

Waltham Forest Christmas bin strikes averted after pay deal

61 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 04, 2025, 8:02 AM ET
bbc.com(opens in a new tab)

Refuse, street scene, and grounds maintenance workers were due to launch several walkouts.

Start: Dec 10End: Jan 9
UNITED_KINGDOM
Public Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)Other Public Services
Image for article: 400 Bilfinger <b>Workers</b> Support <b>Strike</b> Action - RigzonePlanned

400 Bilfinger Workers Support Strike Action - Rigzone

61 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 04, 2025, 4:50 AM ET
rigzone.com(opens in a new tab)

“A majority of Bilfinger workers have emphatically backed strike action in a fight to secure a fairer pension deal,” Unite said in the statement. “ ...

400 workers
UNITED_KINGDOM
Oil & Gas (exploration, refining, distribution)
Image for article: Woodfield Special School <b>strike</b> continues - CounterfireOngoing

Woodfield Special School strike continues - Counterfire

62 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 03, 2025, 9:22 PM ET
counterfire.org(opens in a new tab)

Stalled talks result in support staff returning to the picket line, reports Pete Webster Management intransigence over negotiations to resolve ...

UNITED_KINGDOM
Schools & Universities
Image for article: Agency workers join Birmingham bin workers dispute as Unite appeals to strike breaking Labour council and Starmer governmentOngoing

Agency workers join Birmingham bin workers dispute as Unite appeals to strike breaking Labour council and Starmer government

62 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 03, 2025, 1:16 PM ET
wsws.org(opens in a new tab)

On Monday, agency workers employed through Job & Talent—used to supply the council's strikebreaking workforce—began indefinite strike action after ...

440 workers
UNITED_KINGDOM
Public Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)Other Public Services
Image for article: Manchester Bee Network workers take aim at the queenOngoing

Manchester Bee Network workers take aim at the queen

62 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 03, 2025, 12:37 PM ET
communist.red(opens in a new tab)

Labour hail Andy Burnham's Bee Network as a “bus revolution” – but workers see otherwise. TfGM tram and bus workers have gone on strike and will ...

UNITED_KINGDOM
Rail & MetroRoad Transport (buses, trucking, taxis)Public Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)
Image for article: Ambulance <b>workers</b> in Liverpool have started another two-day <b>strike</b> - FacebookOngoing

Ambulance workers in Liverpool have started another two-day strike - Facebook

62 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 03, 2025, 10:58 AM ET
facebook.com(opens in a new tab)

NHS strike dates: Why are nurses and ambulance staff taking industrial action? Christopher Young and 7 others. 8 reactions ·.

UNITED_KINGDOM
Other HealthcareEmergency Services (police, fire, paramedics)Other Public Services
Image for article: Union slams &#39;ridiculous&#39; fortnight Birmingham bin collection plan - BBCOngoing

Union slams 'ridiculous' fortnight Birmingham bin collection plan - BBC

62 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 03, 2025, 9:44 AM ET
bbc.com(opens in a new tab)

Unite, which is backing striking workers, has urged the council to ... strike, backed by 115 Labour MPs and councillors nationwide.

UNITED_KINGDOM
Public Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)
Image for article: Mental health charity staff vote to strike amid pay disputePlanned

Mental health charity staff vote to strike amid pay dispute

62 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 03, 2025, 9:05 AM ET
charitytimes.com(opens in a new tab)

Just under four in five workers who took part in the ballot voted to strike at the charity. This could see more than 100 staff members involved in ...

101 workers
UNITED_KINGDOM
Other HealthcareNon-profit & NGOs
Image for article: Streeting brands doctors' union 'moaning minnies' over GP online bookingStatus Unknown

Streeting brands doctors' union 'moaning minnies' over GP online booking

62 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 03, 2025, 7:20 AM ET
bbc.com(opens in a new tab)

All NHS practices were required by the government to provide web bookings from October - but the union opposes the move.

UNITED_KINGDOM
Hospitals & Clinics
Image for article: Christmas crisp supplies at risk as <b>workers</b> back <b>strike</b> action - Yahoo FinancePlanned

Christmas crisp supplies at risk as workers back strike action - Yahoo Finance

63 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 03, 2025, 3:09 AM ET
ca.finance.yahoo.com(opens in a new tab)

Britain could be facing a crisp shortage this Christmas as KP Snacks workers have voted to strike in a pay dispute. Union members at the company's ...

UNITED_KINGDOM
Light Manufacturing (consumer goods, electronics, textiles)Food & Beverage Processing