Many workers who go on strike could soon gain a new bit of leverage against their employers: unemployment benefits. Lawmakers in several states are considering the novel approach of extending unemployment insurance to workers who hit the picket lines, saying it would help level the playing field with deep-pocketed companies that can starve their workforces … Read more
Visitors to the Eiffel Tower were turned away on Monday because of a strike over poor financial management at one of the world’s most-visited sites. A sign was posted at the entrance in English, saying: “Due to a strike, the Eiffel Tower is closed. We apologize.” The hugely popular 330-meter (1083-foot) landmark in central Paris … Read more
Ride-sharing and delivery drivers are planning on striking across several U.S. cities located near airports on Valentine’s Day. Justice for App Workers — a national coalition of ride-sharing and delivery drivers — announced last week its plans to strike Wednesday. The coalition wrote that the workers are calling for fair wages and safety measures, among other things. … Read more
