The Daily Shaarli

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February 28, 2020

Downfall: BP worker sacked over Hitler parody wins his job back
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"AWU national secretary Daniel Walton welcomed the ruling, saying employees should “be able to take the piss out of management”."

Luxembourg is first country to make all public transport free
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"Public transport will be free from Saturday in a move that will affect approximately 40% of households and save each one about €100 per year. The measure is part of a wider plan to reduce congestion."

From Earth Day to May Day | Unifor National
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Call to action: 10 days of action for climate, jobs and justice

As organizations, we understand that the time to fight for immediate and bold climate action is now, but that the needed economic transition will not take place without strong guarantees for worker rights and good jobs for all.

We call on all those across North America with similar concerns to engage in a series of actions from Earth Day to May Day that demonstrate the interconnection of climate justice and worker justice and the power that we have when we bring these movements together.

Canada mining firm accused of slavery abroad can be sued at home, supreme court rules
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"In court documents they alleged being forced to work 12 hours a day, six days a week, being beaten with sticks, and being bound and left to bake under the hot sun."

Wall Street cites Bernie Sanders as a rival to the coronavirus as a market risk
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"Sanders is currently the frontrunner to challenge President Donald Trump in the fall, with victories in New Hampshire and Nevada giving him momentum. RBC also remarked on the “enthusiasm and dedication of his supporters,” which could make the general election more competitive if he prevails in the Democratic primaries."

#UCUstrikes - Twitter Search / Twitter

UCU members are taking strike action over falling pay, the gender and ethnic pay gap, precarious employment practices, and unsafe workloads. University employers consistently fail to address these issues.