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General strike grips Greece, grounds flights

General strike grips Greece, grounds flights

Tens of thousands of strikers marched through Athens on Wednesday to protest against austerity plans aimed at wrenching Greece out of a debt crisis that has shaken the euro zone.

 

Lufthansa pilots begin 4-day strike after talks fail

The pilots' union of Lufthansa began a strike Monday after a last-ditch effort at negotiations over pay and job security failed, an airline spokeswoman told CNN.

 

British Airways cabin crews vote to strike

British Airways cabin crews vote to strike

British Airways cabin crews will strike over the busy Christmas period, throwing the plans of thousands of holiday makers into uncertainty....

 

Philadelphia Transit Strike Ends

Gov. Ed Rendell says a transit strike that shut down Philadelphia's buses, subways and trolleys for nearly a week is over.

 

Rail worker killed in Philly on third day of strike

Philadelphia transit officials say a rail worker has been struck and killed by a regional train, snarling commutes into the city ...

 

Fire worsens 2nd day of Philly transit strike

Fire worsens 2nd day of Philly transit strike

Commuters biked, walked, juggled carpool schedules and hitched rides as a strike ground the city's transit system to a near halt for a second day Wednesday, a morning rush worsened when a regional rail train caught fire....

 

S. Korean police storm occupied auto factory

S. Korean police storm occupied auto factory

Helicopter-borne police commandos fought a pitched battle with militant strikers at an ailing South Korean automaker Wednesday, ...

 

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