Qantas Engineers Extend Strike, Travelers Face Delays During School Holidays

Thousands of travelers are expected to face delays as Qantas engineers extend their strike over a wage dispute. The strike, which will impact major airports across Australia, is set to begin during peak morning hours, coinciding with the start of school holidays in New South Wales. Engineers are demanding a 5% annual wage increase and a 15% first-year payment to compensate for three and a half years of frozen wages.

Calgary Library Workers Seek Mediation After Rejecting Unsatisfactory Wage Deal

The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 1169, representing library workers in Calgary, rejected a wage deal from the city on Monday, deeming it “insulting.” The union claims the offer fell short of the increases granted to other city employee groups and fails to address critical issues faced by library staff. CUPE Local 1169 will initiate mediation and collaborate with other union groups seeking wage adjustments.

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