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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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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]

Kenepuru's urgent care clinic short-staffing unfair on community-union 2026-01-06 [RNZ]

Health minister blames slow OIA responses on officials but union points to government's job cuts 2026-01-06 [RNZ]

New data shows government axed the thousands of critical health roles in the middle of crisis 2026-01-06 [PSA]

WFTU condemnation statement on the new imperialist intervention in Venezuela 2026-01-06 [WFTU]

Luton Airport easyJet strikes off after DHL workers secure improved deal 2026-01-06 [Unite]

UNISON conferences are going greener 2026-01-06 [Unison]

Air Transat Pilots Overwhelmingly Ratify Five-Year Contract 2026-01-06 [ALPA]

Else-Mai Kirvesniemi appointed as STTK’s President 2026-01-06 [STTK]

The right to deduct union membership fees will be abolished in 2026 – what should PAM members know? 2026-01-06 [PAM]

It’s up to Americans to stop the steamrolling of federal workers 2026-01-06 [The Hill]

Western Cape Cosatu urges Education Department to accept court ruling reinstating Wesley Neumann as principal 2026-01-06 [IOL]

Woolworths accused of winding back remote work and weekend protections 2026-01-06 [The Post]

JOHESU’s Strike Bites as Public Hospitals Remain Grounded 2026-01-06 [This Day]

Workers at outsourcing firm Covalen to take strike action 2026-01-06 [RTE]

Colorado Telluride Ski Resort Patrollers Continue Their Fight For A Fair’ Contract In Week Two Of Strike 2026-01-06 [WNY Labor Today]

Maharashtra Insurance workers stage protest, demand wage revision urgently 2026-01-06 [The Hitavada]

Ondo: Courts shut down as judiciary workers begin indefinite strike 2026-01-06 [The Guardian]

Mother of late Coupang worker calls for truth behind workplace death 2026-01-06 [The Times]

Official Statement from the Bolivarian National Union of Postal Workers of Venezuela (SINBTRAPOSTAL-Venezuela) 2026-01-06 [SINBTRAPOSTAL]

Celebrating wins of 2025 2026-01-06 [UWU]

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