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Nearly 4,000 Volkswagen workers in Tennessee just voted 96% to approve their first union contract, marking a historic breakthrough for labor organizing in the American South. The four-year deal brings significant wage increases, lower healthcare costs, and stronger job protections to a region where unions have struggled for decades.
After years behind bars, more than 400 political prisoners walked free from Venezuelan jails since January, reuniting families torn apart by government crackdown. Their releases mark a turning point for a country grappling with the possibility of change.
New Jersey workers are taking control of skyrocketing electric bills with a bold plan to blanket the state with solar panels and batteries. The new coalition aims to create thousands of jobs while slashing energy costs that jumped 20 percent last year.
Volkswagen workers in Tennessee just locked in a historic win with a 96% vote for their first UAW contract, bringing 20% raises and better benefits. The overwhelming approval marks a breakthrough for union organizing in the South after years of trying.
Nearly 4,000 Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga just approved a historic contract that delivers immediate bonuses, 20% raises, and job protections. After decades of failed attempts, this marks a breakthrough moment for organized labor in the American South.
Colombia's government won backing from labor unions and businesses to maintain a historic 23.7% minimum wage increase that brings workers closer to a living wage. Despite legal challenges and warnings of job losses, the country's unemployment rate has dropped to its third-lowest level ever.
Aviation workers in Kenya called off their strike after reaching a deal with the government, restoring normal operations at airports across the country. The agreement came after Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir mediated talks between unions and aviation authorities.
Millions of Asian Australians are making the annual pilgrimage home for Lunar New Year, packing suitcases with Aussie chocolates, kangaroo toys, and Firefighters Calendars. They're traveling thousands of miles not just to see family, but to reconnect with cultural roots through authentic food, traditional customs, and treasured memories.
Sex workers at one of Nevada's oldest brothels are organizing the nation's first union for licensed prostitutes, demanding workplace protections and control over their own image. The effort represents a breakthrough moment for workers' rights in a stigmatized industry.
Basketball coach Mark Pope's tearful airport reunion with his daughter after her 16-month mission trip is melting hearts. His message about family and fatherhood reminds us what truly matters.
High school sweethearts Terry and Ross Sasamura are celebrating their 50th reunions with a three-part gift that will fund scholarships at their alma mater for generations. Their creative giving strategy turns retirement savings into lasting impact while securing their own financial future.
Health workers and unions in New Zealand pushed back against a plan to raise hospital parking rates to market prices, and they won. Health NZ suspended the controversial policy after receiving strong feedback from staff across the country.
American rugby just made history with its first collective bargaining agreement, bringing job security and better working conditions to professional players. The deal arrives just in time as North America prepares to host the 2031 Rugby World Cup.
Forty Palestinians, including women and children, crossed back into Gaza from Egypt this week, reuniting families after months of separation. Among them were patients who had been receiving critical medical treatment abroad.
Labor unions in Michigan just created a powerful new coalition focused on building good-paying clean energy careers across the state. The worker-led initiative aims to fight climate change while ensuring these future jobs offer family-sustaining wages and benefits.
After nearly three months off the job, Nigeria's health sector unions are heading back to work following a breakthrough agreement with the federal government. Thousands of healthcare workers will resume services immediately, restoring critical medical care across the country.
Two major labor unions are rallying thousands to support federal workers who haven't been paid in weeks. The peaceful demonstration shows how solidarity can amplify workers' voices when individual protests fall short.
The International Association of Blacks in Dance brings its 36th annual conference to Atlanta next week, inviting dancers and arts leaders to "disconnect to reconnect" at a celebration inspired by Black family reunions. The five-day festival features performances, workshops, and training for future artists and administrators.
A volunteer camp in India has reunited 1.5 million people with their families over eight decades, continuing a tradition that started with one man's vision in 1946. The Bhoole Bhatke Shivir operates during massive religious gatherings along the Ganges River, where crowds of millions can easily separate loved ones.
A Canadian college and its union just rewrote their labor agreement guided by Indigenous ceremonies and teachings, creating the first contract of its kind. Nearly all 21 recommended changes made it into the final deal, supporting Indigenous staff recruitment and retention.
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