Lufthansa strike grounds hundreds of flights
German flag carrier Lufthansa on Tuesday cancelled over 200 flights at its Frankfurt hub, Europe's third busiest, as a union chief threatened to hit every German airport with a 24-hour strike on Friday.
S. African union tries to rein in mine unrest
South Africa's powerful mineworkers union is trying to rein in unrest in the vital mining sector which has turned into a battleground for rival political and labour factions.
Lufthansa cabin staff to strike Friday: union
Cabin staff at German airline Lufthansa will stage walkouts in Frankfurt from 0300 GMT on Friday, their union said late Thursday.
S.Africa platinum mine reopens after deadly clashes: Lonmin
Embattled platinum giant Lonmin resumed operations Monday at the South African mine where 44 people were killed in a wildcat strike, and gave workers another day to come back to the job.
Israeli media buzz on attacking Iran aims to pressure US
A high-volume public debate in Israel over a possible imminent military strike on Iran's nuclear facilities is designed to pressure Washington to back its ally more firmly.
Brazil faced with mounting public sector strikes
Already confronted with the impact of a global economic slowdown, Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff's government is now having to cope with its first major wave of public sector strikes.
Syria pounds rebel bastions as UN names new envoy
Syrian forces launched new air strikes and shelled rebel strongholds in several key cities on Saturday, a watchdog said, after the UN named a new envoy to try to end the conflict.
Buenos Aires metro strike over after 10 days
Buenos Aires metro workers announced Monday a temporary end to a strike that left one million commuters daily stranded without subways for ten days.
Beijing to 'strike' at critics after flood disaster
Authorities in Beijing said they would begin to "strike" out at online critics of the government response to recent record flooding, while declining again Thursday to release updated casualty tolls.
Brent below $100 as Norway strike ends
Brent crude fell below $100 in Asia Tuesday, hours after a Norwegian crude supply disruption due to an oil workers' strike was ended by the government.
Head of ArcelorMittal Temirtau called employees' pay raise demand untimely
The requests are well grounded, but it is not the right time: Vijay Mahadevan.
ArcelorMittal Temirtau coalmen got 10-percent pay raise
The agreement with Korgau trade union was signed on June 19, 2012.
Industrial action at Kazakhmys mines is over
In case production targets are met the miners will be paid a salary of $2700 and up: Chairman of the Board Eduard Ogai.
ArcelorMittal Temirtau preparing for rally
Metallurgists and coalers of ArcelorMittal Temirtau are to going to fight for their salaries using all means.
MPs convinced striking workers of West Europe - West China road to go back to work
200 workers involved in construction of West Europe - West China in Kyzylorda oblast stopped their protests and went back to work.
MPs to meet with striking constructors of West Europe - West China road
Nur Otan deputies left for Kyzylorda oblast for negotiations with management of Azer Corp company, where employees went on a strike.
742 people submitted employment applications in Zhanaozen
742 applications for employment have been received from former employees of Ozenmunaigas.
Situation in town is stable: Zhanaozen residents
Zhanaozen residents talk about current situation in the town.
Oil workers fired in Zhanaozed and Aktau offered jobs in future drilling company
Participants of a blog-tour met with the chairman of EP KazMunaiGas Alik Aidarbayev.
Nazarbayev: rioters in Zhanaozen were paid 20,000 tenge each
During his visit to Zhanaozen, the President promised that instigators of riots in Zhanaozen will be found and punished.