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Union Activist Assaulted After Allegedly Exposing Illegal Sand Trade

Kolkata, India – A member of the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) was assaulted, allegedly due to his efforts to expose illegal sand mining activities in the region. The incident, which occurred late Monday near the banks of the Subarnarekha River, spotlights the perilous intersection of environmental activism and local criminal enterprises. The victim, identified as 45-year-old Samir Das, is presently recovering in a local hospital with multiple injuries. According to witnesses, Das was …

Union Minister Calls for Probe into Concealed Maternal Deaths in Karnataka, Cites Banned Medication Use

NEW DELHI, India — Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje has leveled serious accusations against the Karnataka state government, alleging mishandling and concealment of maternal death statistics in Bellari district. Karandlaje is calling for a comprehensive investigation and has specifically pointed fingers at State Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao following multiple fatalities reported at the district hospital and Vijayanagara Institute of Medical Sciences. Over a span of just one week, the Ballari District Hospital witnessed the deaths …

Nigerian Petroleum Union Leaders Testify in Court Following Violent Assault by Former Officials

Abuja, Nigeria — Tensions have flared within Nigeria’s petroleum sector as Williams Akporeha, President of the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), recounted a violent confrontation that occurred on November 1, 2023. Testifying in the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja, Akporeha detailed an alleged attack by 20 ex-union officials, including a former chairperson, which has now led to serious criminal charges. The incident, which unfolded at the Petroleum Tanker …

Transit Workers Demand Action: Union Files Grievance Against MTA for Increased Assaults on Subway Employees

NEW YORK — Following a series of violent incidents targeting subway employees, the Transit Workers Union Local 100 is escalating its demands for enhanced safety measures and has officially lodged a grievance against the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Union leaders are pressing for vital reforms to ensure the well-being of transit personnel, spurred by recent assaults on workers. Tensions intensified after an early morning episode at the 137th St-City College Station where a security guard …

Mystery Illness Strikes Local Waterfowl on Grand Union Canal: Swan Support Leads Cleanup Amid Financial Strains

Bray, England — A troubling situation has emerged on the Grand Union Canal stretching between Southall and Hayes, where a notable number of waterfowl have been found dead since the end of September. Swan Support, a local wildlife charity, has been managing the situation and expressing concerns about the mysterious cause of the mass fatalities. Swan Support has been actively recovering the bodies of swans, geese, and ducks over the last two weeks, an effort …

Union Demands Safety Overhaul After Cook County Jail Officer Attacked Amid Policy Breaches

Cook County, Illinois — Tensions are escalating within the Cook County Department of Corrections following an incident where a probationary correctional officer was assaulted by an inmate. This attack, recorded by surveillance cameras on October 6, has prompted urgent calls from the union for significant improvements in officer safety procedures. Teamsters Local 700, representing correctional officers, argues that the incident highlights severe lapses in existing safety protocols. They claim the officer was performing a routine …

Union Demands Reform as Cook County Correctional Officer Attacked During Solo Safety Check

Chicago, Illinois – Tensions are high at the Cook County Department of Corrections following a recent assault on a probationary correctional officer by an inmate. The incident, which took place on October 6, has prompted urgent calls from the officers’ union for sweeping safety reforms and a thorough investigation. The union, Teamsters Local 700, has criticized the conditions under which the rookie officer was made to conduct a routine safety check alone in a dormitory …

Massachusetts Corrections Department Seeks Union Collaboration to Boost Safety After Violent Attack at Souza-Baranowski

Boston, MA — In response to recent incidents at the Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center, including a serious assault on corrections officers, the Massachusetts Department of Corrections urged for a cooperative effort with the union representing the officers to bolster safety measures. The interim Correction Commissioner, Shawn Jenkins, reached out to the Massachusetts Correction Officers Federated Union with a detailed letter emphasizing the necessity of joint efforts to enhance security across state prisons. The call for unity …

Fact-Check Reveals Edited Video of Rahul Gandhi’s Speech Misrepresented by Union Finance Minister

New Delhi, India — A controversy has erupted around a short video clip of Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, which critics argue was edited to misrepresent his comments about Hindus. Originally shared by Union Finance Minister Nirmaila Sitharaman, the clip fuelled widespread backlash, drawing accusations from various quarters that Gandhi was casting all Hindus in a negative light. In the contentious 11-second excerpt, Gandhi is heard saying, “Those who call …

Violent Attack on Labor Leader in Bangladesh Sparks Outcry from UNI Global Union

Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh – In a disturbing incident on March 29, 2024, Brother Amirul Haque Amin, General Secretary of the National Shop Employees Federation (NSEF) and President of the National Garments Workers Federation (NGWF), was brutally attacked, along with his supporters, during a peaceful protest demanding Eid bonuses for garment and shop workers in Bangladesh. The violent assault resulted in injuries to 20 supporters. UNI Global Union has strongly criticized the attack on Brother Amin …