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Volkswagen workers worry about future as they stage warning strikes

Thousands of workers at Volkswagen's headquarters in Wolfsburg launched warning strikes on Monday, with the works council accusing shareholders of prioritising billions in profits while workers face job insecurity and potential layoffs.

Business

Volkswagen workers in Germany ready to strike in early December

Volkswagen workers are set to strike in Germany in early December and union IG Metall said in a circulated pamphlet that it is "necessary".

Travel News

France travel disruption likely this winter due to strikes

Strikes in France have been unusually quiet this year, but that’s all set to change in November and December.

Lebanon

Israeli strikes devastate Dahiyeh, claim 45 lives in northeast Lebanon

Early Friday airstrikes on Dahiyeh, following a four-day period with no reported strikes in the suburb, destroyed dozens of buildings and sparked fires in the area.

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Business

Boeing: Union rejects troubled airline's 'final offer' over pay

The offer of a total package of 30% over four years is higher than a previous proposal but more than 30,000 workers are calling for the restoration of a traditional pension plan.

Europe News

Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia hit by Russian aerial attacks

In Kharkiv, ballistic missiles were launched around midnight, and bombs were dropped in the morning, local reports say.

Healthcare

Doctor shortages and low pay: Europe's hospitals are under the weather

Europe is suffering from a healthcare crisis, with chronic staff shortages, low pay and overtime prompting strikes in Germany, Slovenia, and Sweden. In France meanwhile, a controversial medicine education reform has students and doctors up in arms.

Business

Audi row with Brussels workers heats up as it demands return of keys

The carmaker threatens a lawsuit with workers in Brussels if some 200 keys taken by workers aren't returned, as tensions remain high over the potential plant closure.

Business

Pilots union calls off industrial action at Aer Lingus

The Irish Airline Pilots Association (IALPA) has endorsed a pay recommendation proposed by the Labour Court.

Business

Aer Lingus to meet with pilots as union prepares for weekend strike

The two parties are hoping to resolve a pay dispute that has already led to 270 flight cancellations.

Culture news

Tentative deal reached in Hollywood to reduce likehood of more strikes

The agreement includes the pay hikes and artificial intelligence protections, a tentative contract deal which makes another big strike unlikely.

Business

Aer Lingus pilots plan to take action over wage dispute

The Irish airline is warning of significant travel disruption this summer as pay dispute escalates.

Business

Pilots to announce decision of Aer Lingus strike ballot

Results are expected to show pilots in favour of strikes over an ongoing wage dispute.

Travel News

French air traffic controllers set to strike again next week

Last time Paris Orly air traffic control shut down, 70 per cent of flights were cancelled: now there’s a new strike.

Yemen

Houthi rebels say at least 16 killed in joint US-British airstrikes

Joint British-US airstrikes targeting Yemen's Houthi rebels killed at least 16 people and wounded 42 others, the rebels said on Friday.

Business

SNCF in talks with drivers to keep trains on track for Paris Olympics

The SNCF's meeting with union leaders follows Tuesday's strike by train drivers, called as part of a protest to speed up a deal over bonus payments for working through the Olympic period.

Culture news

Cannes boss Thierry Frémaux seeking to avoid any polemic

Cannes boss Thierry Frémaux responded to questions from the international press this Monday, a day before the official start of the 77th edition. Here’s what you need to know.

Economy

Argentinian unions launch strike against Milei's austerity reforms

Workers in the South American country are protesting against austerity measures and planned reforms by new libertarian President Javier Milei.

Business

Lufthansa sees losses extend in Q1 weighed down by strikes

Despite a disappointing first quarter, the airline expects a record summer boosted by leisure as well as business travellers, leading to more plans to expand the company’s long-haul routes.

Travel News

France airport strike called off but flights still cancelled

Although the strike has been called off, many flights are still cancelled.