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Meghalaya Over 7,000 ASHA workers in Meghalaya announce indefinite strike

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Public servants' unions call for GEMS executives' salary cuts to match public service standards [IOL] 07-01-2026


End the race to the bottom: ETF and EFFAT call for urgent action in the food delivery sector [ETF] 07-01-2026


CSOs, unionists urge Malaysia’s new natural resources minister to finalise asbestos ban, lead ASEAN [BWI] 07-01-2026


Texas AFT sues state over baseless investigations into educators after the assassination of Charlie Kirk [AFT] 07-01-2026


Mineworkers’ Union calls for urgent review of labour laws to protect employees [My Joy] 07-01-2026



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County government workers issue seven-day strike notice over pay dispute 2026-01-07 [The Star]

New York The New York City AFL-CIO Central Labor Council’s 2025 Year-In-Review 2026-01-07 [WNY Labor Today]

Ski patrollers are leading the push for higher pay in pricey mountain resort towns 2026-01-07 [NBC]

Department of Work and Pensions ‘running scared’ of strike ballot 2026-01-07 [IER]

England Met Police staff plan six more days of strike 2026-01-07 [BBC]

County Workers Threaten to Strike Over Pay Dispute 2026-01-07 [Kenyans]

Meghalaya Over 7,000 ASHA workers in Meghalaya announce indefinite strike 2026-01-07 [Syllad]

England Birmingham refuse workers' defiant message on first anniversary of bin strike 2026-01-07 [The Mirror]

Scotland St Enoch VUE cinema workers continue strikes as dispute intensifies 2026-01-07 [Unite]

Why the Construction Industry’s Labor Crisis is a Golden Opportunity for Women 2026-01-07 [GirlTalkHQ]

Nurses’ union condemns killing of member, demands justice in Abuja 2026-01-07 [The Guardian]

Should Belize’s BPO Sector Be Unionised? 2026-01-07 [GBM]

Government must honour commitment on apprentice pay 2026-01-07 [SIPTU]

Ashley Longford Named NTUCB Youth Director 2026-01-07 [GBM]

NTUCB Youth Vanguard Eyes Unionization of BPO Sector 2026-01-07 [GBM]

Sodexo workers at Sullom Voe terminal strike 2026-01-07 [Unite]

South Australia Ambulance officers secure major pay rise and improved conditions under new enterprise agreement 2026-01-07 [Glam]

South Australia Staff at new Noarlunga mental health unit 'visibly distressed and crying', union says 2026-01-07 [ABC]

“Who gets the good shifts?” Claims of race-based rostering bias stir tension in aged care 2026-01-07 [Hello Care]

Failed energy policies spark HESCO uprising against another privatisation drive 2026-01-07 [Lokmat Times]

Global Workers warn against unilateral recognition undermining Somalia’s sovereignty 2026-01-07 [FTL Somalia]

Calls for tougher crackdown on textile worker exploitation 2026-01-07 [ABC]

AMWU calls for housing tax reform tied to modular housing investment 2026-01-07 [Built Offsite]

DreamWorks Remote Team, Netflix and ‘Ted’ Show Production Workers Vote to Unionise with The Animation Guild 2026-01-07 [Variety]

Police detain journalists and seizes communication devices after Maduro’s removal 2026-01-07 [The Guardian]

Workers and pensioners will suffer more in 2026 - ZCTU 2026-01-07 [New Zimbabwe]

Mineworkers’ Union calls for urgent review of labour laws to protect employees 2026-01-07 [My Joy]

‘I am what I am’: American Postal Workers Union’s new president talks leadership during inflection point for U.S. Postal Service 2026-01-07 [Government Executive]

Air Transat pilots approve new contract that locks in big gains 2026-01-07 [CITY]

Alberta Violence and threats against nurses are not part of the job! 2026-01-07 [UNA]

COSATU President Zingiswa Losi's message of support to Joe Slovo commemoration 2026-01-07 [COSATU]

British Columbia Crofton Mill workers’ union calls on B.C. to reinstate $75,000 retirement bridging fund 2026-01-07 [CHEK]

Ontario Local union head says national leadership not stepping up for auto workers 2026-01-07 [CBC]

NUM pays tribute to the life and legacy of Comrade Mario Wanza 2026-01-07 [NUM]

SAFTU condemns right-wing populism, vigilantism and xenophobic scapegoating: upholds rule of law 2026-01-07 [SAFTU]

SAFTU welcomes appointment of Advocate Andy Mothibi as Director of Public Prosecutions, reaffirms demand for decisive action against corruption and corporate crime 2026-01-07 [SAFTU]

Texas AFT sues state over baseless investigations into educators after the assassination of Charlie Kirk 2026-01-07 [AFT]

Texas Top union accuses Texas of targeting teachers over Charlie Kirk posts 2026-01-07 [The Guardian]

Scotland Unison Shetland urges Shetland Islands Council to deliver infrastructure necessary for 24/7 care service 2026-01-07 [Shetland Times]

CSOs, unionists urge Malaysia’s new natural resources minister to finalise asbestos ban, lead ASEAN 2026-01-07 [BWI]

Care4Skills consortium meets in Sofia to review and plan 2026-01-07 [EPSU]

End the race to the bottom: ETF and EFFAT call for urgent action in the food delivery sector 2026-01-07 [ETF]

Chief Executive Anna Ganley’s predictions for 2026 2026-01-07 [Society of Authors]

From Faustian Pacts to Democratic Guardrails: Teachers Take the Lead on AI 2026-01-07 [ETUCE]

Unions warn of showdown with govt as Transalloys lays off workers over power costs 2026-01-07 [Business Report]

Public servants' unions call for GEMS executives' salary cuts to match public service standards 2026-01-07 [IOL]

Ontario Janitorial service workers join union 2026-01-06 [UFCW]

‘Elbows up’ isn’t just for Ontario: Doug Ford’s attacks on Crown Royal threaten more Canadian jobs 2026-01-06 [UFCW Canada]

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