London faces first bus strike for seven years
Submitted by Jacques Roux on Nov 13 2006 23:29
Frustration with a pay offer from London bus operator Metroline which is below the norm for the capital will mean the first bus strike in London for seven years when 2,500 drivers and engineers walk out tomorrow (Tuesday 14th November).
Another night of violence in France leaves a woman in critical condition.
Submitted by jef costello on Oct 30 2006 10:00
On Saturday night there was further violence, including an attack on a bus in Marseile that left a young woman in critical condition.
Stagecoach bus driver's strike a success
Submitted by Ramona on Oct 26 2006 16:45
An initial strike by bus drivers at Stagecoach North East has been praised by the unions, with further strike action planned for tomorrow.
Bus drivers on strike
Submitted by Mike Harman on Oct 23 2006 12:56
Around 700 workers at Stagecoach in Newcastle and South Shields are on strike today.
On-the-job action means free ride for Stockholm passengers
Submitted by Mike Harman on Oct 9 2006 08:00
This weekend, bus passengers in Stockholm travelled for free as drivers refused to handle cash.
NYC transit union fined and leader jailed
Submitted by libcom on Apr 19 2006 11:00
The New York trade union whose workers brought the city's public transport system to a halt last December has been fined $2.5m by the State Supreme Court for the illegal strike.
Tehran bus workers leader released
Submitted by libcom on Apr 17 2006 11:00
Mansoor Hayat Gheibi, one of the leaders of the Tehran Bus Workers Union was released yesterday following a hunger strike that started last week.
Iran: Wave of strikes shakes Tehran
Submitted by libcom on Apr 14 2006 11:00
The Iranian government also has an internal crisis on its hands. The country's high level of poverty has triggered a series of intense social struggles.
UK: Bus drivers to come out over pay
Submitted by Steven. on Apr 6 2006 10:57
With pay stagnating and conditions under constant review by management bus workers in the Midlands have voted three to one in favour of industrial action.
Finland: indefinite transport strike to start
Submitted by Steven. on Mar 4 2006 15:28
Workers at 21 road haulage firms, 56 bus companies and ten warehouse terminals are to go on indefinite strike in Finland from Sunday, 6pm.
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