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- The battle over net zero has only just begun Mon, 16 Sep 24, 7:00pmGovernments in the UK and across Europe face a mighty industrial battle over the coming years to push through net zero policies, in the teeth of trade union and popular resistance which is certain to grow.
- 'I knew something wasn't right': Workers sound alarm about unsafe conditions on solar farms Thu, 11 Apr 24, 5:11amWorkers say they are being exposed to dangerous conditions on solar farms, including working near live cables in wet weather or being put at risk of electrocution.
- Labor anger over Green New Deal greets 2020 contenders in California Tue, 4 Jun 19, 7:00pmFrom Politico By CARLA MARINUCCI and DEBRA KAHN 06/01/2019 09:00 AM EDT LOS ANGELES — Blue-collar union workers in solidly Democratic California are rejecting “Green New Deal” politics, a possible preview of...
- Unions split with Democrats over ‘Green New Deal’ Wed, 13 Mar 19, 4:00pmFrom The Washington Examiner by John Siciliano | March 12, 2019 03:45 PM Trade unions are firing back against the progressive “Green New Deal” agenda and, in doing so, are revealing a split between left-leaning...
- 'It's going to destroy Christmas': Workers lose thousands after RCR collapse Fri, 23 Nov 18, 12:57pmThe collapse of one of the nation's oldest engineering companies, RCR Tomlinson, has destroyed Christmas for thousands of families, according to the union dealing with the fallout from the unexpected job losses.
- Spain to close most coalmines in €250m transition deal Sat, 27 Oct 18, 1:38amAgreement with unions includes early retirement for miners, re-skilling and environmental restoration
- Spain to close most coal mines in €250m transition deal Sat, 27 Oct 18, 1:38amAgreement with unions includes early retirement for miners, re-skilling and environmental restoration
- Solar farm workers walk off site amid dispute Fri, 5 Oct 18, 6:35amMost construction at Australia's largest photovoltaic solar farm, near Port Augusta in South Australia, stops following a disagreement between unions and a subcontractor.
- Solar industry hiring backpacker workforce, insider reveals Wed, 26 Sep 18, 5:47amDespite the Queensland Government promising a jobs boom from the construction of dozens of solar projects across the state, an industry insider says companies are turning to backpackers over local workers.
- Elon Musk wants to build an electric roller coaster at Tesla's campus Wed, 1 Mar 17, 10:00pmTesla is quickly becoming one of the coolest places to work. After an employee spoke out about working conditions in a Medium post, Elon Musk sent out an email detailing his vision for company fun - including free frozen...
- François Hollande resists union pressure to abandon labour reforms Sat, 28 May 16, 2:33amNeither French president nor unions show any sign of budging as strikes, fuel blockades and petrol shortages continue
- Hinkley Point C: French union opposition casts fresh doubt on project Fri, 27 May 16, 6:09pmEDF seeks support from workplace reps, but staff fear high cost of nuclear plant could cripple state-owned firm
- German backlash grows against coal power clampdown Wed, 15 Apr 15, 3:05amEnergy companies and unions warn that planned emissions limits will spark mass plant closures and redundancies
- How the BBC ganged up with the militant Left to attack Jeremy Clarkson Fri, 2 Dec 11, 10:51pmYesterday, the BBC went totally bananas over the Jeremy Clarkson non-story. In twenty-five years of journalism I have never been so inundated with interview requests. First in was the BBC Radio 2 Jeremy Vine Show; then BBC...
- Jeremy Clarkson's critics should be taken out and shot Thu, 1 Dec 11, 8:37pmJeremy Clarkson got into tremendous trouble last night for suggesting on BBC's The One Show that the public sector "workers" who took part in yesterday's strike should be shot...