Tag: Strike
Tata Steel workers in the UK vote in favour of strike
Members of Unite, the workers' union in Britain, have voted in favour of calling a strike against the closure of blast furnaces by Tata...
3,500 disgruntled contractual workers of PGI, Chandigarh call of strike
After reportedly multiple rounds of negotiation, the 3,500 contractual workers from the Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, who had gone on...
“Will pay you for extra working hours”: Vistara to striking pilots
Disgruntled pilots of Vistara who were protesting the revision of their contracts post the airline’s merger with Air India, have been promised payment for...
Strikes across the world by disgruntled employees
Striking cabin crew of Lufthansa, has disrupted operations and caused profits to dip.
Under the aegis of the UFO Union, the cabin crew members of...
South Korea’s striking junior docs may lose medical licence
The Government of South Korea may actually cancel the medical licences of the thousands of junior doctors who are on strike.
Why is the government...
Strikes and protests across the world
Resident doctors in Maharashtra are planning to begin an indefinite strike on 22 Februrary, 2024 if their demands are not met. About 8,000 resident...
Lufthansa ground staff to strike on 20 Feb.
Ground staff of Lufthansa, are readying for yet another strike on Tuesday, 20 February 2024. It hasn’t been long since the last strike by...
US, UK drivers of ride-sharing apps to strike on V-Day
Valentine’s Day this year will see many put to inconvenience in the US as drivers of ride-sharing platforms, Lyft and Uber will be on...
27-hour strike by Lufthansa ground staff, demanding increment
Germany airports witnessed several flight cancellations and disruptions when the ground staff of Lufthansa went on a day’s strike. The walkout was to draw...
Karnataka state employees to protest against anti-worker policies
Condemning the anti-employee policies implemented by both the Central and state governments, the Karnataka State Employees Association has declared its intention to stage a...
2.9 lakh Finnish workers strike against government
Around 2,90,000 workers in Finland went on strike for two days to oppose the government's plans for changes in labour laws and cuts to...
Kerala govt warns of pay deductions as staff prepares to strike
A faction of state government employees, backed by opposition employee unions, plans to go on strike to protest the delayed disbursement of dearness allowance...
Google faces backlash as layoffs affect 15,000 employees
Google's employees are clearly disgruntled and upset because of its layoffs. Around 15,000 workers are affected, with 1,000 getting laid off last week. Google...
Transport workers temporarily suspend strike for Pongal
The State Transport Corporation employees' two-day-old indefinite strike in Tamil Nadu has been temporarily called off by the trade unions. The decision comes in...
CITU leaders in talks with Tamil Nadu Transport Minister as strikes...
On 8 January 2024, employees of the transport corporation throughout Tamil Nadu started a big strike, asking the government to listen to what they...
Restore old pension scheme: JFROPS
Central government staff, including employees of the Railways, Defence, Postal and State governments have started a four-day relay hunger fast across the country, demanding...
Anganwadi workers’ strike forces closure of 2,357 centres in Bihar’s Banka...
For more than two months, all 2,357 anganwadi centres in Banka district, Bihar, have been shut down. This closure follows the suspension of anganwadi...
Maharashtra government workers end strike as CM considers OPS
Government employees in Maharashtra have concluded their indefinite strike after Eknath Shinde, chief minister (CM), Maharashtra, assured them of considering the revival of the...
PSMSU strike extends to 6 December, affecting 50 departments
Since 8 November 2023, members of the Punjab State Ministerial Service Union (PSMSU) have been on strike, demanding the implementation of the old pension...
Hollywood studios make offer; attempt to end strike
After a short spell of silence, four studios — Warner Bros Discovery, NBC Universal, Disney and Netflix— are working to bring the strike to...
GM strikes deal with UAW; offers 25% hike in hourly pay
The strike by the United Auto Workers (UAW) union that had been on for almost two months has been suspended. While Stellantis and Ford...
Strikes in Patna, Pune demanding protection for gig workers
In Pune, various delivery personnel called a strike demanding protection for gig workers. Auto drivers as well as Ola, Uber and other cab drivers...
Mumbai Swiggy delivery team on indefinite strike, seek pay hike
The ‘Swiggy unit’ under Maharashtra’s workers’ union, Rashtriya Karamchari Sena, is on an indefinite strike. The delivery personnel working for the Bengaluru-based food-delivery aggregator...
While GM let go about 164 workers, Ford let go 330
General Motors is planning to let go 164 workers at its stamping plants in India, Ohio and Parma. However, as long as the assembly...
WAG strike ends today; deal includes 5% min. pay hike
The strike by writers that shook Hollywood and brought all production work to a halt for about 150 days, has come to an end....
WGA reaches tentative deal; 146-day strike nearing end
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the representatives of the studios and streamers have managed to strike a tentative deal or “an agreement...
How this energy company is championing employee inclusivity & engagement
In today’s competitive business landscape, fostering an inclusive and engaging work environment is not just a feel-good initiative; it’s a strategic imperative. Jakson Green,...
Trident’s Asmita leaves blossom into inclusive workplaces
Forget the tired trope of corporate activism. In the heart of India's textile industry, Trident, a manufacturing company, is quietly weaving a revolution in...
Harness.io: Cultivating a talent powerhouse in the tech crucible
The tech scene, be it in India or San Francisco, is equally crucible, fiercely competitive and unforgiving. In both the landscapes, attracting and retaining...
Engagement is outdated: The future of success lies in ‘employee involvement’
In the ever-evolving landscape of the contemporary workplace, a profound metamorphosis is underway, challenging the conventional emphasis on employee engagement. This paradigm shift posits...
Why are so many H-1B workers in the US switching jobs?
A recent study has revealed that more and more H-1B visa holders in the US are switching jobs. In fact, there was a record...
Latest
20 more Googlers terminated for taking undue advantage of ‘open culture’
Close on the heels of warning employees about the repercussions of violating office policies, Google has fired 20 more employees. These terminations are in...
Will Indian migrant workers to Britain be able to sponsor family members now?
With the new visa and income rules being implemented in the UK, migrants who earn less than £29,000 will not be able to sponsor...
Google trims workforce as economic uncertainty looms
Google is implementing layoffs in an effort to trim costs, with an undisclosed number of employees affected, reports Reuters. The layoffs are not widespread, and...
The ethics of employee monitoring
Case - XYZ manufacturing company recently implemented a comprehensive employee monitoring system to increase productivity and ensure data security. However, the move sparked concerns...
DIALOGUE
Data analytics and not technology will redefine HR
Q. How satisfying has been your professional journey of 39 years?
A. It has been a bagful of mixed experiences. At times I have been...
EQ, IQ & empathy define the success of a CEO
Q. You spent 16 years at LIC before moving to a corporate role at ICICI Prudential. Now, 22 years on, I am still curious...
“The big change has been that we have moved from jobs to skills,” Amaresh...
Q. How would you define the culture at GE?
A. Having been present in this region since 1902, GE has been around for 120 years....
