With huge sections of America's creative talent locked in negotiation with studios, hundreds of the most anticipated film and TV projects will be on ice until the strike is resolved.
Security guards at London's Heathrow Airport, Europe's busiest, will escalate their strike action over pay into the busy summer months, the UK's largest trade union said today.
Health care workers have walked off the job at three major Sydney hospitals after accusing the premier of lying to them about a pay rise, to get their votes.
Sydney and Canberra residents may notice their rubbish bins remain full this morning, as waste management workers go on strike for better worker conditions.
Transport Workers Union (TWU) staff are yet to reach an agreement with their employer Cleanaway, who are contracted by City of Sydney, after demanding pay increases.
Australians travelling to the UK over the Christmas holiday period are being warned to expect major delays at airports, including Heathrow in London due to planned strike action.
Thousands of ambulance workers in Britain have begun a one-day strike, with unions and the government swapping accusations of blame for putting lives at risk.
The United Firefighters Union of Australia announced the strike will occur for four hours between 6am and 10am on Friday December 9 at all 27 airports.
The NSW rail union has just hours to call off all strike action on Sydney's transport network or lose its billion-dollar deal with the state government.
Sydney commuters are facing a transport nightmare with long lines, delays and crowded services amid the aftermath of the union's strike and light rail service cancellations.
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