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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: 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
just-drinks.com(opens in a new tab)

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: Wisconsin Teamsters Authorize <b>Strikes</b> at Actus Nutrition and Foremost FarmsPlanned

Wisconsin Teamsters Authorize Strikes at Actus Nutrition and Foremost Farms

61 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 04, 2025, 4:39 PM ET
teamster.org(opens in a new tab)

After acquiring the facility, Actus refused to honor key benefits and worker protections in that agreement. Workers at that site rejected Actus's “ ...

151 workers
UNITED_STATES
Food & Beverage Processing
Image for article: LVMH’s Moët Hennessy workers ‘called to strike in France’Planned

LVMH’s Moët Hennessy workers ‘called to strike in France’

61 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 04, 2025, 8:38 AM ET
just-drinks.com(opens in a new tab)

Branches of the French trade union CGT made the call to strike, according to reports from Reuters. Go deeper with GlobalData. ReportsLogo. Reports ...

Start: Dec 5
FRANCE
Food & Beverage Processing
Image for article: <b>Workers</b> Rights and Palestine Solidarity: Clover in South AfricaOngoing

Workers Rights and Palestine Solidarity: Clover in South Africa

62 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 04, 2025, 12:38 AM ET
juancole.com(opens in a new tab)

The behaviour I witnessed was equally striking. Trade unionists and activist leaders discussed how to unite worker justice and solidarity for ...

SOUTH_AFRICA
Food & Beverage Processing
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

62 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
Image for article: Christmas crisps at risk after second KP <b>strike</b> vote this year - Bakery and SnacksPlanned

Christmas crisps at risk after second KP strike vote this year - Bakery and Snacks

63 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 02, 2025, 5:33 PM ET
bakeryandsnacks.com(opens in a new tab)

Key takeaways: Workers at KP's Billingham plant have voted to strike for the second time this year in a dispute over pay and added duties. The group ...

UNITED_KINGDOM
Food & Beverage ProcessingWarehousing & Distribution
Image for article: KP Snacks <b>staff</b> vote to <b>strike</b> - Just FoodPlanned

KP Snacks staff vote to strike - Just Food

64 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 01, 2025, 4:38 AM ET
just-food.com(opens in a new tab)

Workers at a KP Snacks factory in the UK have voted to take strike action in a dispute over pay.

50 workers
UNITED_KINGDOM
Food & Beverage Processing
Image for article: <b>Strikes</b> and Protests in Iran&#39;s Industrial Sectors Amid Worsening Economic Crisis - NCRIOngoing

Strikes and Protests in Iran's Industrial Sectors Amid Worsening Economic Crisis - NCRI

65 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 01, 2025, 1:52 AM ET
ncr-iran.org(opens in a new tab)

Workers, drivers, and service staff refused to work, gathering to protest the non-payment of wages and a six-month lapse in insurance coverage.

Start: Nov 30
IRAN
Heavy Manufacturing (automotive, machinery, aerospace)Food & Beverage Processing
Image for article: Some of UK&#39;s favourite snacks could be missing this Christmas after factory <b>workers</b> voted to <b>strike</b>Planned

Some of UK's favourite snacks could be missing this Christmas after factory workers voted to strike

65 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED NOV 30, 2025, 7:06 AM ET
thesun.co.uk(opens in a new tab)

SNACKS including Hula Hoops and McCoy's could be missing this Christmas after factory workers voted to strike. Staff are angry at being given...

UNITED_KINGDOM
Food & Beverage ProcessingOther Logistics
Image for article: Natore Sugar Mill workers to go on strike from SundayOngoing

Natore Sugar Mill workers to go on strike from Sunday

66 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED NOV 30, 2025, 12:22 AM ET
newagebd.net(opens in a new tab)

Workers and employees of Natore Sugar Mill announced strike starting Sunday to press home their 4-point demand including setting the daily wage ...

Start: Nov 30End: Dec 3
BANGLADESH
Heavy Manufacturing (automotive, machinery, aerospace)Food & Beverage ProcessingOther Manufacturing
Image for article: B.C. dairy milk testers on strike, call for fair mileage compensation: unionOngoing

B.C. dairy milk testers on strike, call for fair mileage compensation: union

66 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED NOV 30, 2025, 12:00 AM ET
ctvnews.ca(opens in a new tab)

The BC General Employees Union says dairy milk testers in the province have started job action.

CANADA
Food & Beverage ProcessingFarming & Livestock
Image for article: Inflation and Exploitation Drive New Wave of <b>Strikes</b> Across Iran - NCRIOngoing

Inflation and Exploitation Drive New Wave of Strikes Across Iran - NCRI

66 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED NOV 29, 2025, 2:13 PM ET
ncr-iran.org(opens in a new tab)

A simultaneous wave of protests erupted across Iran on Saturday, as workers, medical staff, and drivers took to the streets to challenge the ...

700 workers
IRAN
Road Transport (buses, trucking, taxis)Hospitals & ClinicsFood & Beverage Processing
Image for article: Christmas crisp shortage? Hula-Hoops <b>workers</b> vote to <b>strike</b> - GMB UnionPlanned

Christmas crisp shortage? Hula-Hoops workers vote to strike - GMB Union

67 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED NOV 28, 2025, 1:02 PM ET
gmb.org.uk(opens in a new tab)

The UK faces a Christmas crips shortage as almost 50 workers making Hula-Hoops, McCoy's, Pom-Bears and Discos vote to strike.

50 workers
UNITED_KINGDOM
Food & Beverage Processing
Image for article: Hula Hoops KP workers to strike amid shortage threatPlanned

Hula Hoops KP workers to strike amid shortage threat

67 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED NOV 28, 2025, 11:49 AM ET
bbc.com(opens in a new tab)

A union has said there could be a crisp shortage this Christmas as workers making Hula Hoops, McCoy's, Pom-Bear and Disco snacks voted to strike ...

50 workers
UNITED_KINGDOM
Food & Beverage ProcessingWarehousing & Distribution
Image for article: Diageo plays down Guinness shortage as strike planned for BelfastPlanned

Diageo plays down Guinness shortage as strike planned for Belfast

67 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED NOV 28, 2025, 9:24 AM ET
just-drinks.com(opens in a new tab)

Workers have voted to strike at Diageo's Belfast site but the drinks giant insists there will be no shortages of Guinness ahead of Christmas.

Start: Dec 5End: Dec 1290 workers
UNITED_KINGDOM
Food & Beverage Processing
Image for article: Springfield Starbucks <b>workers</b> join <b>strike</b>; local breweries earn medalsOngoing

Springfield Starbucks workers join strike; local breweries earn medals

73 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED NOV 22, 2025, 5:08 AM ET
news-leader.com(opens in a new tab)

The nationwide unfair labor practice strike began Nov. 13. Union Starbucks workers are rallying to demand the coffee giant finalize a union contract ...

Start: Nov 132,000 workers
UNITED_STATES
Restaurants & Food ServiceSpecialty Retail (coffee chains, fashion, electronics)Food & Beverage Processing
Image for article: Workers at Maple Leaf pork plant in Manitoba support strike mandatePlanned

Workers at Maple Leaf pork plant in Manitoba support strike mandate

76 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED NOV 20, 2025, 1:14 AM ET
m.farms.com(opens in a new tab)

This means 1,842 employees voted in favour of a strike mandate. The union and employer started negotiations in February.

1,842 workers
CANADA
Food & Beverage Processing