Resident doctors in England have suspended a planned four-day strike after the government presented a new offer. The British Medical Association (BMA) will put the offer, which includes standard 2016 contract terms and a 6.6% pay uplift, to its members for a vote.
Unions have secured backing from senior Labor ministers for potential strike action at BHP's Port Hedland export port. Resources Minister Madeleine King stated there's nothing wrong with unions taking action due to power imbalances, while WA Premier Roger Cook also offered support. The unions are prepared for prolonged stoppages, which could cost BHP billions.
Journeys on London public transport reached 86% of usual levels on Thursday despite a driver strike, with the Tube down 43% but Overground, Elizabeth line, and DLR seeing increases. The RMT union stated strike support was strong, with more drivers reporting for duty than on Tuesday.
London's Underground, the Tube, will experience a two-day strike on Tuesday and Thursday, with the RMT union citing concerns over fatigue and working conditions. Transport for London expects significant disruption, with some lines completely closed and others operating with reduced service.
UK's Equity union members voted overwhelmingly (98%) for potential strike action over pay and conditions, threatening West End theatre closures. Negotiations with the Society of London Theatre (Solt) are ongoing.
About 120 journalists and broadcast staff expected to protest about pay freeze as STV invests in new radio stationUK politics live – latest updatesCoverage of Scotland’s election counts by STV, the commercial broadcaster, is expected to be heavily hit by strike action in an escalating dispute over pay.The National Union of Journalists and the technical union Bectu have targeted STV’s election reporting for their second strike this year in protest at its decision to impose a company-wide pay freeze after a significant fall in revenues. Continue reading...
London Underground faces a second 24-hour strike from midday Thursday as RMT union drivers protest TfL's proposed voluntary four-day working week, citing fatigue and safety concerns. Services are reduced across most lines, with Piccadilly, Waterloo & City and Circle lines expected to have no service during strike hours. The dispute continues with no further talks scheduled, and RMT has threatened four more strikes in May and June.
More than 1,000 workers across seven local councils in Melbourne are set to walk off the job next month on the same day the Victorian government releases its budget, with rubbish collection to be impacted by the strike action.
More than 1,000 workers across seven local councils in Melbourne are set to walk off the job next month on the same day the Victorian government releases its budget, with garbage collection to be impacted by the strike action.
