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Spain's two largest unions, UGT and CCOO, have called a nationwide general strike for Nov. 11 over the housing crisis — their first joint action in 14 years — just weeks before a snap election on Nov. 29. The move follows protests sparked by the eviction of an 87-year-old Madrid woman.
Workers at a Walmart distribution center in Mississauga, Ontario have ratified the first collective agreement with the world's largest retailer, a breakthrough labor organizers call 'historic and powerful.' The May 2024 deal includes wage increases, working condition guarantees, and a one-time payment to resolve unfair labor practice complaints.
Samsung Electronics and its largest union have reached a last-minute wage agreement, averting a strike that could have damaged South Korea's economy and disrupted the global chip supply chain. The deal, announced on May 14, 2026, ends tense negotiations and ensures stable chip supplies for global markets.
New York City hotel operators have reached an eight-year labor agreement covering 25,000 workers, averting a strike that could have disrupted operations ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The deal addresses wages, workloads and staffing, and was reached after weeks of negotiations. The possibility of a strike was seen as a very real threat, with union campaigns warning visitors to avoid affected hotels.
