Tag: strike
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Detroit Casino Workers Picket in Michigan Labor Union Strike
Detroit Casino Workers Go on Strike Amidst Labor Dispute In a recent development, employees of Detroit's three casinos have embarked on a strike, marking the latest labor dispute to hit Michigan. This strike follows a prior partial walkout at automotive companies in the state. Who's Involved? The unions leading the strike represent a total of…
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US mountaineer, Nepalese guide dead after avalanches strike Tibetan mountain
Tragedy Strikes Tibetan Mountain: American Mountaineer Anna Gutu and Nepalese Guide Mingmar Sherpa Confirmed Dead American mountaineer Anna Gutu and her Nepalese guide, Mingmar Sherpa, met a tragic end as avalanches struck the slopes of Tibet’s Mount Shishapangma. The incident unfolded on a fateful Saturday afternoon, at altitudes of approximately 25,000 feet and 26,000 feet,…
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Florida teen dead from lightning strike on hunting trip with dad
Florida Teen Struck by Lightning While Hunting, Tragically Passes Away In a heart-wrenching incident in Palatka, Florida, a 16-year-old girl and her father fell victim to a lightning strike while out hunting. Tragically, the young girl lost her life, and her father sustained injuries in the ordeal. The event unfolded when Baylee Holbrook and her…
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Huge fireball spotted in England night sky after lighting strike
Lightning Strike Ignites Massive Gas Explosion at UK Recycling Plant A striking natural event, a lightning bolt, triggered a significant gas explosion in England. On Monday, the night sky was illuminated by a massive fireball that could be seen from miles away. The incident unfolded when lightning made a direct hit on a gas tank…
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Strike at Mercedes supplier ZF’s Alabama plant demands better pay and benefits
Strike Hits Alabama Mercedes Supplier Plant In a bid for better pay and improved healthcare benefits, 190 workers at the ZF plant in Alabama, a major supplier to Mercedes, have initiated a strike. Additionally, these workers are pushing for an end to the tier system that currently results in senior employees receiving higher wages for…
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Wave of Nevada teachers calling in sick ruled as an illegal strike, according to judge
Judge Orders Teachers Union to End Strikes Amid School Closures A judge has issued a ruling to put a stop to teacher absences that led to school closures in the Las Vegas area. These absences, deemed by the judge as a “clear strike,” have occurred during a contract dispute in a state where it is…
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UAW leader slams ‘insulting’ General Motors wage offer as strike threat looms
General Motors’ first wage-and-benefit offer to the United Auto Workers on Thursday fell far short of the union’s initial demands. The offer comes just a week before the UAW’s national contracts with GM, Stellantis and Ford expire, and even though both sides are far apart, it’s a sign of movement on economic issues. Still, union…
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