BT employees are the latest in Britain to vote for pay strikes.
Summary by NewsWall Apr 27 23
- A strike, according to the union, might impede consumers' remote work.
- According to the union, 91.5% of BT Group workers who voted, many of whom worked in call centers, supported a strike.
- Any strike, the first in 35 years at the telecoms business, will have a "serious effect" on infrastructure, particularly broadband expansion, and may interrupt phone and internet users, including those working from home, according to the CWU.
- According to the CWU, union members at BT's EE mobile brand did not turn out in sufficient numbers to make a strike legally effective.
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bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68716499
Greene, Johnson to meet amid ouster threat: Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is set to meet with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) late Wednesday morning ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4585361-mike-johnson-marjorie-taylor-greene-ouster-vote-meeting/
José Andrés "heartbroken" after 7 World Central Kitchen aid workers killed in Gaza strike
axios.com/2024/04/02/gaza-aid-workers-killed-strike-world-central-kitchen
Quick Glance: Remembering the World Central Kitchen Aid Workers in Gaza
- World Central Kitchen has named the seven aid workers killed by an Israeli airstrike while attempting to deliver food to Palestinians in Gaza.
- Despite Israeli military's efforts to portray the attack as a mistake, the organization is calling for an independent investigation to determine if the strike was intentional.
- The foreign victims were evacuated from Gaza, and governments internationally are pushing for a thorough accountability of the incident.
- Governments of the victims' home countries have expressed sorrow and anger over the attack, urging Israel to take measures to ensure the safety of humanitarian workers.
House sends foreign surveillance reform bill to Senate: The House on Monday settled its procedural business on a bill to reform the nation’s warrantless ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4596078-house-sends-foreign-surveillance-reform-bill-to-senate/
Iran says Israel ‘in complete panic’ over Syria attack response: An advisor to Iran’s supreme leader said Saturday that Israel is panicking over a possible ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/04/13/iran-says-israel-in-complete-panic-over-syria-attack-response
Iran promises 'harsh' response to strike on consulate in Syria - with top commanders among seven killed
news.sky.com/story/senior-iranian-commander-killed-in-strike-on-irans-consulate-in-syria-iran-state-media-13106229
Netanyahu's message: Whoever harms us, we will strike back at them: "We are prepared to address the security needs of the State of Israel both defensively and ...
m.jpost.com/israel-news/article-796538
Israel, Iran Seek Deterrence but Risk Escalation: Both countries want to avoid looking weak, raising the stakes and bringing the region closer to war.
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UN Security Council should have condemned Iran embassy attack in Syria - Iran's UN mission
reuters.com/world/un-security-council-should-have-condemned-iran-embassy-attack-syria-irans-un-2024-04-11/
Person who directed Iskander strike on Kramatorsk pizzeria in June 2023 gets life sentence
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/4/7449691/
Biden steps up efforts to court Haley voters: President Biden’s campaign is doubling down on courting former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley’s ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4570131-joe-biden-donald-trump-nikki-haley-2024/
Senate set to sidestep Mayorkas trial: The impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is set to hit a dead end this week as Senate Majority ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4581856-senate-set-to-sidestep-mayorkas-trial/
Quick Glance: Republicans delay hearing of DHS Secretary Mayorkas to next week
- The House plans to postpone the hearing of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to next week.
Tigers strike first in rain-delayed opener, beat division-rival Twins, 8-2: After a 65-minute delay, the Tigers shrugged off the elements and beat the Central ...
detroitnews.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2024/04/12/tigers-strike-first-in-rain-delayed-opener-against-twins-beat-division-rivals-8-2/73300797007/
Six dead, 10 injured in Russian strike on Kharkiv, officials say: Ukraine's national police said the attack was launched by drones, while regional officials said ...
reuters.com/world/europe/two-dead-new-russian-strike-kharkiv-injures-seven-regional-governor-2024-04-06/
Quick Glance: Deadly Attacks on Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv
- Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia in Ukraine were targeted by Russian attacks resulting in casualties and injuries.
- At least six civilians were killed and 10 others injured in Kharkiv, while the southern city of Zaporizhzhia was struck by Russian missiles.
- A deadly drone strike hit residential areas in Kharkiv, causing significant damage to buildings and vehicles.
- Zaporizhzhia was also hit by Russian missiles, leading to multiple deaths and injuries, including among reporters covering the aftermath of the attacks.
Donald Trump Makes Messy Pitch For 'Radical Left' Presidential Rival RFK Jr.: “If I were a Democrat I’d vote for RFK Jr. every single time over Biden ...
huffpost.com/entry/donald-trump-robert-f-kennedy-radical-left_n_661823cbe4b011e99abd63fb
Still offline? Are you missing out on compensation for failed broadband in the UK?
theguardian.com/money/2024/apr/15/still-offline-are-you-missing-out-on-compensation-for-failed-broadband
RFK Jr. consultant terminated after saying that voting for him helps 'get rid of Biden'
abcnews.go.com/Politics/rfk-jr-consultant-terminated-after-voting-helps-rid/story
Quick Glance: RFK Jr. Consultant Terminated for Comments on Removing Biden
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s independent presidential campaign has ended its contract with a consultant who urged people to vote for him to 'get rid of Biden', even if it means electing Donald Trump.
- Campaign manager Amaryllis Fox announced the decision in response to a supporter's request to distance the campaign from consultant Rita Palma.
- Palma misrepresented her role in the campaign, leading to an immediate termination of her contract, as stated by Fox.
- The consultant falsely claimed to be the New York State Director of the campaign at an event unaffiliated with the campaign, resulting in her dismissal.
Esper ‘definitely not voting for Trump,’ leaves door open for Biden: Former Trump Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Friday said he is not voting for his old boss ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4565533-esper-definitely-not-voting-for-trump-leaves-door-open-for-biden/
Disney picks up more support as board vote nears deadline: Walt Disney scored another key win in its boardroom battle with activist investors on Tuesday ...
reuters.com/business/media-telecom/norges-bank-investment-management-backs-disney-board-room-fight-with-hedge-funds-2024-04-02/
Israeli war cabinet divided over response to Iran attack: Disagreements surface over the timing and scale of retaliation following Iran's strike ...
trtworld.com/middle-east/israeli-war-cabinet-divided-over-response-to-iran-attack-17782767
Anti-Trump Republicans launch Nebraska campaign against potential Electoral College change
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4582536-anti-trump-republicans-nebraska-electoral-college-change/
Zelenskyy after overnight Russian attack: Air defence needed, not lengthy discussions
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/11/7450711/
GOP leaders pursue new lawsuits over 2024 election rules | CNN Politics
cnn.com/2024/04/11/politics/rnc-2024-election-lawsuits/
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