WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House of Representatives moved urgently to end the looming nationwide railroad strike on Wednesday, passing a bill that would bind businesses and workers to a proposed settlement concluded in September but rejected by some of the 12 unions concerned. The measure passed by a vote of 290 to 137 and …
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Amazon warehouse workers in the UK and 40 other countries are to strike and stage protests timed to coincide with Black Friday sales, one of the company’s biggest shopping days of the year . Employees in dozens of countries, from Japan and Australia to India, the United States and across Europe, are demanding better pay …
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Thousands of Amazon warehouse workers in about 40 countries plan to take part in protests and walkouts to coincide with Black Friday sales, one of the busiest days of the year for online shopping. line. Employees in the US, UK, India, Japan, Australia, South Africa and across Europe are demanding better wages and working conditions …
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Cars drive through Kyiv on Wednesday after Russian missile strikes on energy facilities across Ukraine.Credit…Brendan Hoffman for The New York Times KYIV, Ukraine — Utility crews worked through the dark night in snow and freezing rain to stabilize Ukraine’s battered energy grid on Thursday after another destructive wave of Russian missile strikes, restoring essential services …
Talks with other Chinese and European buyers underway -Kaabi Says buyers can take up to 5% stake in expansion Agreement indicates importance of long-term secure supply DOHA, Nov 21 (Reuters) – QatarEnergy has signed a 27-year deal to supply China’s Sinopec with liquefied natural gas in the longest LNG deal to date as volatility drives …
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