Tag: Strikes
Nigeria more than doubles the minimum wage for government workers after strikes and negotiations
ABUJA, Nigeria -- Public sector workers in Nigeria on the minimum wage will see their salaries double after the government reached an agreement...
A railway union strike in Sri Lanka leaves tens of thousands of commuters stranded
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka -- A railway union strike stopped most trains across Sri Lanka on Wednesday, leaving tens of thousands of passengers to...
South Korea will withdraw plan to suspend licenses of striking doctors to resolve medical impasse
SEOUL, South Korea -- South Korea said Monday it’ll withdraw its earlier plan to suspend licenses of striking doctors as part of its...
Deal reached in WestJet strike but travel disruptions still expected for Canadian airline
TORONTO -- Canada’s second largest airline, WestJet, has reached a deal with its mechanics to end a strike that had disrupted the travel...
More WestJet flight cancellations as airline strike hits thousands of travelers
TORONTO -- Canada’s second largest airline, WestJet, said Sunday that it canceled more than 800 flights affecting tens of thousands of passengers as...
WestJet cancels at least 150 flights following a surprise strike by mechanics union
Canada’s second largest airline, WestJet, says it has cancelled at least 150 flights affecting 20,000 passengers beginning Saturday after the union of maintenance...