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Hundreds of flights have been grounded as Air Canada's unionized flight attendants strike over wage disputes, impacting around 130,000 passengers daily and prompting calls for government intervention to resolve the dispute.
A leaked document from Columbus City Schools board member Brandon Simmons has sparked controversy over proposed school closures and strategies to manage union opposition, including exploiting racial dynamics and manipulating media. Board President Christina Vera stated the document does not reflect the board's position, while the teachers' union has called for Simmons' resignation and the rejection of the closure plan. The document frames the situation as a "war" with the union and suggests aggressive tactics to control board meetings and public perception.
Miners at a gold mine in South Africa, who were involved in a union dispute, are finally leaving the mine after being underground for three days. Over 100 miners had escaped earlier, while around 550 remained underground, with some preventing others from leaving as they demanded recognition for their unregistered labor union. The Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) claimed that the miners stayed underground willingly as a protest, while mine officials referred to it as a "hostage" situation. The miners emerged from the mine carrying sticks and poles, and there were no signs of violence as they exited. The AMCU wants the union to be recognized, while the mine currently has a closed-shop agreement with the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM).
Miners from an unregistered rival union are holding hundreds of their colleagues underground at a gold mine in South Africa for a second day over a union dispute. Conflicting statements have emerged, with the unregistered union claiming it represents the majority of employees and staging a protest, while the recognized union alleges that its members are being held against their will. The incident has resulted in injuries and tensions are high as police and mine officials attempt to resolve the situation. The rivalry between unions has previously led to a tragic mining episode in 2012.