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The Serbian President has promised public transport workers in Belgrade that he will halt a public-private partnership, stepping in to address issues typically handled by the city's mayor.
Public transport workers in the Netherlands are staging a three-hour rush-hour strike to protest welfare cuts, impacting commuters on Wednesday morning.
Public transport workers in Belgrade have announced a new protest scheduled for June 1, where they plan to submit their demands to Mayor Šapić. This follows previous calls for improved working conditions and wages.
Jovanović of the Center for Local Self-Government (CLS) has voiced support for GSP public transport workers in their ongoing struggle against the "tycoonization" of the public transport sector.
Workers of Belgrade's public transport company GSP are protesting a decision that could lead to the loss of their exclusive right to operate in the city center, raising fears of a private monopoly.
A socialist proposal in Portugal, approved with cross-party support, introduces a 25% salary supplement for public transport drivers and ticket sellers who perform multiple functions.
Philippine authorities have begun distributing financial assistance to public transport workers in Manila to help them cope with significantly rising fuel prices. The Department of Transportation will start distributing fuel subsidies to public utility vehicle drivers and operators next week amid ongoing oil price hikes.
Public transport workers will take part in the protests marking three years since the disaster – The Metro stations “Syntagma” and “Panepistimio” will remain closed from the start of service, with…
The Verdi public sector union in Germany has called for a two-day strike on February 27 and 28 by local transport workers nationwide to increase pressure in ongoing wage and working condition negotiations.
Belgrade public transport staff protested and submitted a petition to President Vučić, who met with them to discuss their demands. Vučić promised a response within seven days regarding their concerns.
Over 1,400 public transport workers in Eastern Visayas, Philippines, are receiving temporary employment and wage assistance to mitigate the impact of rising fuel prices.
A group of public transport workers from GSP has put forth four key demands aimed at improving the safety and overall quality of urban public transportation. Their proposals seek to address critical issues within the system.
Workers of Belgrade's Public Transport Company (GSP) are organizing a protest on Thursday to oppose the "tycoonization" of public transport. They aim to defend public transport from privatization efforts.
The Association of Free and Independent Trade Unions at the Novi Sad Public City Transport Company held a protest outside the firm's garage, citing alleged blackmail, mobbing, unjustified dismissals, and catastrophic conditions within the company. They claim ten colleagues were fired for independent thinking.
Over 9,000 motorcycle-for-hire drivers in Eastern Visayas received P5,000 each in cash assistance from the Philippine government. The aid aims to mitigate the impact of rising fuel prices on public transport workers.
New warning strikes have been announced for public transport in Germany, impacting daily commutes.
Public transport services across Germany are experiencing disruptions due to warning strikes by transport workers.
The Ver.di trade union called for a 48-hour strike on Friday and Saturday for local public transport workers across Germany, which is expected to paralyze subways, buses, and trams.
Public transport workers are planning a strike that will disrupt morning trains, trams, and buses, potentially leading to further industrial action. Separately, hospitality and tourism workers in Greece will hold a 24-hour strike on June 24, with rallies planned in major cities.
Workers of Belgrade's public transport company (GSP) held a protest and submitted four demands to the Serbian government, citing concerns about the potential 'tycoonization' of public transport. They plan to address their concerns to President Vučić next.
Public transport workers in the Netherlands are planning an early morning strike on June 24 to protest government plans to increase their workload or change working conditions.
Public transport workers in El Alto, Bolivia, have blocked streets with buses, cars, and trucks as part of a transportation strike protesting fuel issues.
As public transport workers strike for shorter weeks and more vacation, a debate has emerged in Germany about the need to reform strike laws, with some arguing the country is being held hostage by unions.
A look into the history of public transport in Bucharest 150 years ago reveals how tram and bus drivers were paid. The emergence of horse-drawn trams and later electric trams created a kind of working-class elite in the city.
Public transport workers in Sofia are protesting for a retroactive wage increase from January 1st, requiring 8.38 million euros. The protest will involve a meeting with Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov, Finance Minister Georgi Klisurski, and the mayor.
A nationwide warning strike by public transport workers, organized by the Verdi trade union, began in Germany on February 27, causing significant disruptions to buses, trams, and urban railways.