European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Germany’s former Defence Secretary, is also a high-profile advocate of the concept of a continent-wide defence force. Daily Express :: News Feed
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‘Stand your butt up,’ U.S. senator shouts at union leader during heated committee showdown
A congressional hearing devolved into an angry confrontation between a senator and a witness on Tuesday after Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma challenged Sean O’Brien, the president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, to “stand your butt up” and settle longstanding differences right there in the room. CBC | World News
Read More »Referees union labels Vancouver Whitecaps head coach’s comments ‘disgusting’
The union representing soccer referees in Major League Soccer is criticizing comments made by Vancouver Whitecaps head coach Vanni Sartini after his team’s playoff elimination on the weekend. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Autoworkers union reaches tentative deal with Chrysler-owner Stellantis to end strike
The United Auto Workers reached a tentative labour deal with Chrysler-owner Stellantis on Saturday, but the union announced it will expand its strike to a new General Motors plant in Spring Hill, Tennessee, UAW said. CBC | World News
Read More »School closures: Teachers union announces ‘some schools will close’ as staff self isolate
SCHOOL unions have declared they will have to close despite Boris Johnson insisting that they will not be required to do so due to the coronavirus outbreak. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Trump to deliver ‘optimistic’ state of the union address tonight: White House
Stepping to the dais in extraordinary times, U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday delivers his state of the union address on the eve of his likely impeachment acquittal and in the aftermath of the chaotic first votes of the race to replace him. CBC | World News
Read More »After years of Brexit turmoil, U.K. officially leaves European Union
Britain has left the European Union after 47 years, leaping into an unknown future in a historic blow to the bloc. CBC | World News
Read More »Brexit celebrations erupt in Glasgow as union jack wavers party in George Square
BREXIT supporters gathered last night in Glasgow’s George Square to celebrate the UK’s departure from the EU. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »‘It’s not our fault’ Iain Dale slams European Union for ‘failing the British people’
BREXIT was the main topic up for discussion on Good Morning Britain as the UK looks towards leaving the EU at 11pm this evening. However, as Iain Dale discussed the momentous occasion with Jacqui Smith and David Davis, he blamed the EU for “failing” the British people. Daily Express :: TV and Radio Feed
Read More »‘It’s a stitch up!’ Marr savages McCluskey’s union ‘cabal’ for fudging Labour leadership
BBC’S Andrew Marr lashed out at Len McCluskey after accusing the trade unions of organising a “stitch-up” of the Labour party leadership contest. Daily Express :: News Feed
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