Teachers in San Francisco go on strike for the first time in half a century.
Teachers in San Francisco Go on Strike After 50 Years On Monday, teachers in San Francisco initiated a strike, marking the first such action in five decades. With approximately 50,000 students affected, parents rushed to find child care as educators lined the streets, advocating for improved pay and benefits. The San Francisco Education Alliance, the […]
Nurses in New York City come to an agreement to conclude a strike at two large hospitals, while a walkout persists at another location.
Nurses in NYC Reach Tentative Agreement to End Strike Nurses from two of New York City’s major hospital systems have come to a tentative agreement, effectively bringing an end to a nearly month-long strike. This strike focused on several critical issues, including staffing levels, workplace safety, and health insurance. The announcement was made on Monday […]
Writers Guild in Hollywood Faces Strike Threat from Its Own Staff Union
Writers Guild of America West Votes to Authorize Strike Members of the Writers Guild of America West have authorized a strike, claiming that union leaders have been negotiating in bad faith with studio representatives. Reports indicate that union officials organized in the spring of 2025 and have persistently sought improved pay and job protections in […]
Iran indicates it would strike US bases if American forces initiate an attack.
Iranian Foreign Minister Issues Warning on U.S. Military Bases Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, cautioned on Saturday that Iran would strike U.S. military bases in the region if there were an attack from U.S. forces. This warning followed his comments made on Friday, where he described recent indirect nuclear negotiations with the U.S. in Oman […]
Teachers in San Francisco may go on strike, potentially shutting down all schools on Monday.
San Francisco Schools May Close Due to Potential Teacher Strike Next week could see schools in San Francisco shut down if a teacher strike happens, as announced by the district on Friday. Maria Hsu, the Superintendent of the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD), indicated that this would be the first teacher strike in almost […]
U.S. conducts second strike on drug-trafficking boat of 2026 in the Pacific
U.S. Forces Engage Suspected Drug-Trafficking Vessel in Eastern Pacific U.S. military forces have recently intercepted another vessel suspected of drug trafficking in the Eastern Pacific, marking the second incident of this kind in the current year as part of the Operation Southern Spear under the Trump administration. On February 5, the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) […]
Nigeria’s First Lady Oluremi Tinubu describes US strike as a positive development in Washington
Nigeria’s First Lady Visits Washington to Discuss Security Concerns Nigeria and some U.S. lawmakers haven’t always seen eye-to-eye on terrorism and the violence affecting Christian communities in Africa’s most populous country. This week, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu traveled to Washington, D.C., aiming to bridge those gaps. Tinubu remarked that the U.S. strike on Islamist militants […]
13 nurses detained for obstructing NYC building as strike against three hospitals enters its 25th day
Thirteen Nurses Arrested Amid Ongoing Strike in NYC A group of 13 nurses in New York City were taken into custody on Thursday after they formed a linked chain outside a midtown building and declined to disperse, as reported by police and witnesses. Footage captured by bystanders showed officers from the NYPD arresting the nurses […]
Teachers in San Francisco plan to strike, potentially leaving 50,000 children without access to schools.
San Francisco Teachers Union Plans Strike The San Francisco Teachers Union is preparing for a potential strike on Monday, which could affect over 50,000 students. A staggering 97.6% of the educators in San Francisco’s unified district voted for this work stoppage, largely in response to their discontent with the school’s most recent contract offer. If […]
Healthcare coverage for Montefiore nurses ends as strike reaches its fourth week
Nurses at Montefiore are entering their fourth week of striking, and while they’re maintaining high spirits, many feel increasingly doubtful about reaching an agreement with management anytime soon. The prolonged strike means these nurses are beginning to lose their access to free health insurance, pushing them to look into options like COBRA, Medicare, or Medicaid. […]