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Ahead of UN migration review forum, global unions issue demands to protect migrant workers [UNI Global Union] 14-04-2026


Surrounded by windfarms but out of work: the reality of the green jobs boom on England’s east coast [The Guardian] 14-04-2026


Unions lobby to unlock fuel cap for workers who drive [AAP] 14-04-2026


Uttar Pradesh Government hikes minimum wages across categories amid Noida protest [TOI] 14-04-2026


Unions launch Fair Work case to lift workers’ vehicle allowances [ACTU] 14-04-2026



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Strike looms in telecom sector as TRAWU targets major network operators 2026-04-14 [The Independent]

Unite members in National Ambulance Service to strike next month 2026-04-14 [RTE]

Lufthansa cabin crew union calls for strike on Wednesday and Thursday 2026-04-14 [Reuters]

From Noida to Manesar: Anger over low pay sparks labour unrest, call for uniform minimum wages in four states 2026-04-14 [Business Today]

Ambulance service strike action announced as unions escalate dispute with HSE 2026-04-14 [WLR]

Some ESB technicians back out on 24-hour strike 2026-04-14 [The Daily]

New Dock Workers Union leadership takes office, pledges swift action on stalled CBA 2026-04-14 [The Voice]

Ogun JUSUN threatens strike over outstanding promotion benefits, others 2026-04-14 [The Nation]

Concerns over strike at Samsung grow as unions prepare vests — and alleged blacklist 2026-04-14 [JoongAng Daily]

Bpost talks collapse as unions walk out amid ongoing strike 2026-04-14 [BNA]

Eastern Cape National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union Calls Off Strike at Dora Nginza Hospital 2026-04-14 [Central News]

Uttar Pradesh UP hikes minimum wages by 21% after Noida protests; Here’s what workers will now earn 2026-04-14 [Mathrubhumi]

There is a 'heirarchy of rights' in the State and those who shout loudest succeed, ICTU claims 2026-04-14 [Breaking News]

Uttar Pradesh Low wages, no HR support, rising anger: Workers take protest to streets 2026-04-14 [ETHRWorld]

NTUCB Slams Prescription Requirement for Contraceptives 2026-04-14 [GBM]

Virginia Public Workers Make Headway on Bargaining Rights 2026-04-14 [Labour Notes]

California LAUSD strike averted at last moment, schools stay opoen 2026-04-14 [Los Angeles Times]

Ahead of EU procurement reform, unions, businesses and civil society join forces to stop a “race to the bottom” in public contracts 2026-04-14 [UNI]

ILO Roadmap is Stalling 2026-04-14 [IndustriALL]

IEA calls on energy workers, unions and industry to shape global jobs report 2026-04-14 [IndustriALL]

Brussels rally fights cuts in Belgium's French-speaking public sector 2026-04-14 [EPSU]

United Nations Commission on the Status of Women: Education is foundational to justice 2026-04-14 [EI]

New South Wales Union launches bid for WFH, four-day week to combat high petrol prices 2026-04-14 [USU]

Fair work set to make emergency order on transport fuel crisis 2026-04-14 [TWU]

ANMF seeks urgent increase in travel allowance to help manage soaring fuel costs 2026-04-14 [ANMF]

Unions launch Fair Work case to lift workers’ vehicle allowances 2026-04-14 [ACTU]

New South Wales Systematic wage theft from taxpayer in the NSW cruise industry exposed 2026-04-14 [MUA]

Uttar Pradesh Noida workers’ protest continues despite revised pay; 300+ arrested 2026-04-14 [HT]

Uttar Pradesh Government hikes minimum wages across categories amid Noida protest 2026-04-14 [TOI]

Victoria ‘I don’t just ditch my mates’: new Victorian Labor minister defends John Setka ties amid criticism 2026-04-14 [The Guardian]

Unions lobby to unlock fuel cap for workers who drive 2026-04-14 [AAP]

International NHS staff don’t feel safe or welcome and want to quit the UK, says UNISON 2026-04-14 [Unison]

Health conference debates ‘the scourge of gender-based violence’ 2026-04-14 [Unison]

Unite secure inflation beating pay rise for workers at dairy company Saputo 2026-04-14 [Unite]

'Yoon Youngmin's Threats' Hwasun County Public Workers' Union Protest Spreads 2026-04-14 [아시아경제]

RMT pledge action against assaults in a national campaign day 2026-04-14 [RMT]

Nova Scotia ‘They are not having it’: 2,200 long-term care workers go on strike in Nova Scotia 2026-04-14 [Global]

Nova Scotia ‘All we are asking for is a fair living wage’: CUPE long-term care workers strike in Shelburne County 2026-04-14 [The Vanguard]

Quebec Some services will be limited during 3-day blue-collar workers' strike, Montreal says 2026-04-14 [CBC]

Newfoundland and Labrador Snow crab dispute continues; court issues injunction against harvester union 2026-04-14 [SeafoodSource]

Nova Scotia N.S. long-term care workers reject government offer, sparking province-wide strike 2026-04-14 [CTV]

British Columbia Workers descend on B.C. legislature advocating for and against 'labour neutral' bill 2026-04-14 [Journal of Commerce]

Nova Scotia Union for striking nursing home, residential care workers calls Nova Scotia government's messaging 'sneaky' 2026-04-14 [The Chronicle-Herald]

Nova Scotia Hundreds of N.S. long-term care workers go on strike 2026-04-14 [CBC]

Why are public service unions filing grievances over the early retirement incentive? 2026-04-14 [The Citizen]

Nova Scotia Over 2,200 long-term care workers now on strike across Nova Scotia 2026-04-14 [CUPE]

Ontario CUPE members ratify a milestone agreement with the Region of Niagara's long-term care facilities 2026-04-14 [CUPE]

Ontario TTC electrical and trades workers deliver strong strike mandate 2026-04-14 [CUPE]

CUPE celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week 2026-04-14 [CUPE]

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