For nine decades, the UAW has been at the forefront of the labor movement, winning historic gains for working people and standing at the center of major struggles for civil rights, social justice, and economic fairness. As we celebrate our 90th anniversary this week, we highlight the UAW’s proud history of bold action—from the Flint Sit-Down Strike of 1936 to the Stand Up Strike of 2023 and beyond. | UAW International Union

13K views · 72 reactions | Are Trade Unions relevant? Do they even deserve the money we pay to them? Evidently, they're quite an important part of the working class experience. Asha Javeed explains. Don't forget to tune into Business Edge tonight at 7.30, we're also streaming live on www.tv6tnt.com/businessedge | CCN TV6: Trinidad and Tobago | Facebook

Trade unions across Italy brought the country to a standstill on Monday to protest Israel's genocide in Gaza. The 24-hour general strike was one of the largest national protests against Israel seen in Europe. All over the country, the strike shut down schools and disrupted transport, reportedly leading to clashes between protestors and police. On the same day, the UK, Canada, Australia and France announced their recognition of Palestine as a state ahead of the UN General Assembly in New York. |