America may soon face its biggest labor strike in decades
The Teamsters and United Parcel Service could be heading toward the nation's largest strike in decades.
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Brazil's president concedes to striking truckers' demands
Brazil's President has announced he will concede to truck drivers' demands after a week-long strike that has paralyzed much of the country.
Las Vegas casino workers may strike for first time in decades
Thousands of unionized hotel and casino workers in Las Vegas are ready to go on strike for the first time in more than three decades.
How far teacher salaries have fallen behind
Twenty-five years ago, teaching public school was a pretty attractive gig.
Teachers in Arizona, Colorado rally for school funding
Educators in Arizona and Colorado on Thursday took to the streets, calling out lawmakers for what they say is too little investment for far too long in their paychecks and their classrooms.
Colorado teachers plan their own Capitol rally Monday
After seeing teachers in other states agitate for more funding, Colorado educators are taking their turn.
Kentucky teachers rally in 'day of action' at state Capitol
Inspired by her special needs students, Leslie Busch joined her fellow teachers Friday at the state Capitol in Frankfort in what the Kentucky Education Association called "a day of action."
Showdowns over teacher pay and school funding continue in 3 states
Oklahoma's teacher walkout extended into its ninth day Thursday -- the same number of days that West Virginia teachers were on strike last month before Gov. Jim Justice signed a bill giving them a 5% pay raise.
Oklahoma teachers missing students set up play date
Over the past 10 days, teachers at an Oklahoma City elementary school have been busy protesting for higher wages and more school funding. Their students, with the school closed, have been mostly staying home.
After marching 7 days, Tulsa teachers to confront lawmakers
Many teachers go the extra mile for students. Tulsa teachers just walked 110 miles for theirs.
DeVos asks striking teachers to 'stay focused' on students
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos weighed in on the ongoing Oklahoma teachers' strike, saying she hopes "that adults would keep adult disagreements and disputes in a separate place, and serve the students that are there to be served."
Oklahoma teacher walkout in 4th day; Internet sales tax eyed
Hundreds of Oklahoma teachers packed the state Capitol on the fourth consecutive day of a walkout -- even as the Senate was poised to examine a bill that could raise more education funding from sales on Amazon and other Internet sites.
French rail workers striking 2 days out of 5 for the next 3 months
Rail workers across France have gone on strike for the first day of a three-month rolling walkout, the latest and potentially biggest battle over labor laws in the country since President Emmanuel Macron took office last May promising to transform the jobs market.
West Virginians go back to school
Students, parents and teachers in West Virginia headed back to school Wednesday for the first time in nearly two weeks after educators ended their strike.
West Virginia legislature can't break impasse over raises for striking teachers
The West Virginia legislature argued for hours but could not agree Saturday on how much to raise teachers' pay -- meaning the teachers strike may well extend into an eighth day Monday.
West Virginia governor defends role in teachers strike: 'I'm not king'
In a testy exchange with striking educators, West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice defended his role in attempting to resolve the teachers strike that has left all public schools closed for the past week.
Ryanair brings labor unions on board to avoid holiday strike
Europe's biggest airline is trying to avert holiday strikes by offering to recognize pilot unions for the first time.
WGA headed back to negotiating table
The Writers Guild of America will give peace another chance next week as Hollywood waits to find out if an industry-rattling strike is imminent.
Lightning causes Madison condo to catch fire, fire officials say
Firefighters put out a fire at a west Madison condo after lightning struck the building Thursday night, officials say.
Lightning strike causes $100,000 damage to home
A home in the Town of Barton suffered $100,000 in damage due to a lightning strike late Sunday night, according to the Washington County sheriff's department.
Apparent lightning strike causes $300,000 damage to Waunakee home
A Waunakee family is cleaning up after lightning apparently struck their home Thursday night, causing $300,000 damage.
University students urge transit bus drivers to return
Student government leaders at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Marquette University are urging Milwaukee County bus drivers and the transit system to come to terms on a labor agreement.
Police: Panhandler asks for $5, grabs wallet, attacks man
A man attempted to steal all of another man's cash after asking the stranger for $5 early Saturday, police said.
UW's TA union: Strike ‘not off table' over Walker budget cuts
Leaders from the University of Wisconsin-Madison's teaching assistance union say there is a possibility they would walk off the job in response to Gov. Scott Walker's proposal to cut the UW System's budget by $300 million.
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