The union representing 45,000 striking U.S. dockworkers at East and Gulf coast ports has reached a deal to suspend a three-day strike until Jan. 15 to provide time to negotiate a new contract. CBC | World News
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Why workers plan to strike at ports across U.S. East — and how it could cause consumer chaos
The strike could hit 36 ports that handle about one-half of U.S. ocean imports. That could affect the availability of a range of goods, from cars to bananas. CBC | World News
Read More »Labour’s £80K pension tax raid set to hit high-earning workers hard
Tax raids by Labour on pensions could see the wealthiest hit hardest, warns a new analysis with the looming Labour Budget potentially changing many pensioners’ future. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Meghan Markle fights back against ‘Duchess Difficult’ claims as workers speak out
Meghan Markle has faced a challenging week in the US media after an anonymous former employee spoke out against the Duchess of Sussex, calling her “Duchess Difficult” Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Boeing’s U.S. factory workers on strike after rejecting pay increases of 25% over 4 years
Boeing’s U.S. West Coast factory workers walked off the job early on Friday after 96 per cent voted in favour of a strike, halting production of the planemaker’s strongest-selling jet as it wrestles with chronic output delays and mounting debt. CBC | World News
Read More »Date over a million workers set to benefit from minimum wage hike to £12.10
The Low Pay Commission is set to recommend a 6 per cent increase in the National Living Wage – but businesses are concerned over rising costs Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Workers across Israel go on strike in push for ceasefire deal, but not all taking part
A rare call for a general strike in Israel to protest the failure to return hostages held in Gaza led to closures and other disruptions around the country on Monday, including at its main international airport. But it was ignored in some areas, reflecting deep political divisions. CBC | World News
Read More »Doctors and aid workers prepare for mass polio vaccinations in Gaza amid pause in fighting
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Read More »‘Britain’s millions of missing workers could rebuild our struggling social care sector’
Charlotte Donald, chief care officer of at-home care provider Cera, leads a team of almost 10,000 frontline carers Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Workers missing out on huge income tax discount on electric cars
Many drivers are not able to secure electric vehicles under a benefit-in-kind scheme despite being able to enjoy major tax incentives. Daily Express :: Cars Feed
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