http://news.linktv.org Link TV News Videos (Filtered by topics: Labor dispute) en-us Sun, 23 Dec 2012 19:16:00 -0800 Copyright 2011 Link Media, Inc. http://news.linktv.org/videos/simpy-irresistible-worker-fired-for-giving-boss-the-hots?start=0 A dental assistant who was fired because her boss was attracted to her has lost her reinstatement case before the Iowa Supreme Court. The court said Melissa Nelson's employer was within his rights. "I'm devastated," said Nelson. Sun, 23 Dec 2012 19:16:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/simpy-irresistible-worker-fired-for-giving-boss-the-hots Labor dispute, Iowa Supreme Court, Sexism, Dental assistant, CNN A dental assistant who was fired because her boss was attracted to her has lost her reinstatement case before the Iowa Supreme Court. The court said Melissa Nelson's employer was within his rights. "I'm devastated," said Nelson. http://news.linktv.org/videos/south-africa-despite-controversies-zuma-wins-anc-leadership-landslide?start=0 South African President Jacob Zuma scored a thumping victory in an ANC leadership contest on Tuesday with 2,986 out of 3, 977 party member votes, making him the odds-on favourite to retain the presidency after general elections in 2014. This comes despite his failure to deliver economic change, widespread labor disputes under his leadership, and questions about his lavish lifestyle. By Ayesha Ismail in Bloemfontein, South Africa. Tue, 18 Dec 2012 09:14:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/south-africa-despite-controversies-zuma-wins-anc-leadership-landslide Jacob Zuma, African National Congress (ANC), Cyril Ramaphosa, Kgalema Motlanthe, 2012 South African miners' strikes, Politics of South Africa, President of South Africa, Bloemfontein, Economy of South Africa, Mining industry of South Africa South African President Jacob Zuma scored a thumping victory in an ANC leadership contest on Tuesday with 2,986 out of 3, 977 party member votes, making him the odds-on favourite to retain the presidency after general elections in 2014. This comes despite his failure to deliver economic change, widespread labor disputes under his leadership, and questions about his lavish lifestyle. By Ayesha Ismail in Bloemfontein, South Africa. http://news.linktv.org/videos/south-africa-unrest-as-12000-striking-miners-are-sacked?start=0 Anglo American Platinum, the world's largest platinum producer, has sacked up to 12,000 miners in South Africa for staging what the company said is an unlawful strike. The industrial action has also spread to other mining industries with over 75,000 miners striking across the country. South Africa, which produces an estimated 75 per cent of the world's platinum supply, has been facing labor unrest in recent weeks over the issue of pay rise. Al Jazeera's Tania Page reports from Rustenburg. Fri, 05 Oct 2012 18:22:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/south-africa-unrest-as-12000-striking-miners-are-sacked 2012 South African miners' strikes, Anglo Platinum , Rustenburg, South Africa, Mining industry of South Africa, Strike, Industrial action, Labor dispute, Politics of South Africa, Marikana miners' strike Anglo American Platinum, the world's largest platinum producer, has sacked up to 12,000 miners in South Africa for staging what the company said is an unlawful strike. The industrial action has also spread to other mining industries with over 75,000 miners striking across the country. South Africa, which produces an estimated 75 per cent of the world's platinum supply, has been facing labor unrest in recent weeks over the issue of pay rise. Al Jazeera's Tania Page reports from Rustenburg. http://news.linktv.org/videos/south-africa-victory-for-lonmin-miners-not-so-fast?start=0 While miners celebrated a 22 percent wage increase and the end of their labor dispute at Marikana, Lonmin Platinum Mine announced it is shutting down its K4 shaft in Rustenburg. The closure will leave more than 1,000 miners unemployed. Wed, 19 Sep 2012 09:06:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/south-africa-victory-for-lonmin-miners-not-so-fast Marikana miners' strike, Lonmin, Rustenburg, Mining industry of South Africa, Strike, North West (South African province), Labor dispute, Unemployment, Miner, Mining While miners celebrated a 22 percent wage increase and the end of their labor dispute at Marikana, Lonmin Platinum Mine announced it is shutting down its K4 shaft in Rustenburg. The closure will leave more than 1,000 miners unemployed. Lonmin says it has had to close the shaft because of a slump in the global platinum price and the crippling weeks-long strike by mineworkers. http://news.linktv.org/videos/violent-security-firm-attacks-striking-south-korean-workers?start=0 Dozens of workers on strike for better wages were injured last month at a South Korean auto parts factory when a private security firm, hired by the company, stormed in. South Korean broadcaster MBC reports on the growing trend of companies hiring strikebreakers. Fri, 10 Aug 2012 19:30:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/violent-security-firm-attacks-striking-south-korean-workers South Korea, Union busting, Labor dispute, Lee Myung-bak, Trade union, Labor rights, Strikebreaker, Seoul, Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation, LinkAsia Dozens of workers on strike for better wages were injured last month at a South Korean auto parts factory when a private security firm, hired by the company, stormed in. South Korean broadcaster MBC reports on the growing trend of companies hiring strikebreakers. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-020812?start=1161 <p>Bombardment of besieged Syrian city of Homs intensifies, Egypt's prime minister dismisses US aid cutoff threats, al-Shabab claims responsibility for Mogadishu suicide bombing, and more.</p> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-020812 Israel, United States, Humanitarian aid, Hillary Clinton, Syrian Civil War, Egypt, Al-Shabaab, Ali Abdullah Saleh, Bahrain Uprising, Politics of Afghanistan The National Labor Court remains in session this hour in an effort to resolve the open ended general strike, which went into effect this morning. Histadrut Chairman Ofer Eini continues to call for the personal intervention of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Government offices, banks, and much of the country's public transport facilities remain shut this morning, causing havoc for consumers. Some 500 Israeli workers began an open-ended strike, starting at six am. Many other service providers, such as the electric company, the country's hospitals, and Magen David Adom ambulance units worked at a reduced capacity. The strike went into effect after all night talks between the Histadrut Labor Union and the Finance Ministry broke down. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-121611?start=1252 Syrian protestors slam Arab League's inaction, hundreds of thousands of Yemenis reject amnesty for Saleh, a look back at the Arab revolutions of 2011, and more.<br /> Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-121611 Israel Defense Forces, Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Ali Abdullah Saleh, Syrian Civil War, Yemen Uprising, Bahrain Uprising, 2011-2012 Saudi Arabia protests, Arab Spring, US-Iran relations, Gilad Shalit Presenter, Female # 1 Professors, teachers, and trade unionists responded to the General Labor Confederation Union's call to take to the street. Their speeches confirm that the protest at Riad al-Solh Square is the start of their mobilization, not its end. Reporter, Male # 1 They gathered at the square that had become accustomed to being a square of division. Some said catastrophic social issues united them, while others murmured that the policy that divided them is the same one that united them in a fleeting moment when the interests of the different forces intersected. What matters is that professors and teachers took to the street in response to the Union Coordination Committee's call that refused, this time, to set the pace of its mobilization to that of the General Workers' Union. Guest, Male # 2 (Hana Gharib, Chair of the High School Teachers Union) The Union Coordination Committee holds strikes and protests in their defense. It holds on to its position to continue to mobilize if they do not respond to our demands. Our strike and our mobilization will continue, will escalate! We will strike, we will hold sit-ins, and protests until they reverse their position, until the decision is withdrawn and we find a solution that is suitable for everyone! Reporter, Male # 1 Regardless of the real number of participants, with estimates varying between those who limited the number to 2,000 and those who raised it to nearly 5,000, the most notable feature was the participation of people from various regions. It is worth mentioning that the number of those affiliated to political parties, especially supporters of the government, was merely symbolic. Guest, Male # 4 The new government came and we welcomed it as a new chance. You said you are a reform government. I would like to say to you: when you were in the opposition, you didn't know how to oppose and now that you're ruling, you don't know how to govern. Go away already! Guest, Male # 5 When a worker is entitled to 100 percent, you don't give them 17 or 20 percent. This is not called a pay increase, this is a gratuity. We refuse to take a gratuity! Reporter, Male # 2 Here, near the great presidential palace where the people's demands often fall on deaf ears, their voices seem to be louder this time around. Will the struggle to put enough food on the table unite what politics has divided? And will the people with different affiliations realize that their conditions will not change, no matter who resides at this great palace? From the scene of the demonstration at Riad al- Solh Square, Firas Hatum, New TV. ** Contact Mosaic News: mosaicnews{at}linktv{dot}org http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-101111?start=355 Israeli troops attack Palestinians supporting prison hunger strike, UN Security Council finally takes up Yemen issue as the crisis worsens, and Egypt Copts blame 'infiltrators' for deadly Maspero clashes.<br /> Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-101111 Israel, Human rights, Syrian Civil War, Syria, Strike, Labor dispute, Homs, West Bank, Bashar al-Assad, Palestinians Now to Kuwait, which has threatened to replace striking workers if they press ahead with their work stoppages. The minister of state for cabinet affairs said the only solution to the ongoing strikes is to bring in replacement workers from inside or outside Kuwait. The warning comes amid a wave of strikes and labor unrest in the wealthy Persian Gulf state. The strikes initially began last month by civil servants seeking greater pay and better working conditions. On Monday, thousands of customs officers walked out of their jobs to escalate pressure on the government to meet their demands. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-101111?start=1271 Israeli troops attack Palestinians supporting prison hunger strike, UN Security Council finally takes up Yemen issue as the crisis worsens, and Egypt Copts blame 'infiltrators' for deadly Maspero clashes.<br /> Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-101111 Israel, Human rights, Syrian Civil War, Syria, Strike, Labor dispute, Homs, West Bank, Bashar al-Assad, Palestinians We open with labor unrest. Healthcare officials are warning that the nation's public hospitals are on the verge of collapse following additional resignations of hundreds of medical residents that went into affect today. To make matters worse, a nationwide labor dispute is looming after Histadrut labor union boss Ofer Eini declared a general labor dispute, which threatens to bring the entire nation to a standstill in two weeks time. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-082411?start=953 <p>Libyan regime accuses NATO of war profiteering as opposition places bounty on Gaddafi's head, Yemenis push for victory before Eid ul-Fitr while Saleh plans military assault, Bahrain's opposition bloc shuns election deadline, and more.</p> Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-082411 Israel, Libya, Gaza, Israel Defense Forces, Hamas, Eid ul-Fitr, Tripoli, Eilat, Gaza blockade, Palestine In other news, after 157 days the doctors' strike may have reached an end. Eight days of mediation and two days of marathon talks have lead to an initial agreement between the Israeli Medical Association and the Finance Ministry. The settlement is costing 2,600,000,000 shekels with the majority of the budget going to doctors' salaries. The deal will be spread out over a nine year period with physicians receiving additional three percent every year. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-080411?start=1175 <p>Somali famine spreads to more regions, Libya's Islamists deny forging an alliance with Gaddafi, Israel approves 900 new settlements units in East Jerusalem, and more.</p> Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-080411 Protest, Israel, Palestinians, Syria, Bashar al-Assad, Hunger strike, Middle East Peace Process, NATO, Libya, Somalia Significant progress has reportedly been achieved in negotiations between striking doctors and the treasury but sanctions in the longest medical crisis in the nation's history are ongoing until a comprehensive agreement is reached. This, as 1,000 residents handed in letters of resignation. The nation's medical personnel today marked 137 days since the imposition of work sanctions, saying that most of the demands for improved work conditions have been met. The chairman of Israel Medical Association, Dr. Leonid Edelman ended his one man hunger strike after 11 days but said that the sanctions will continue until now intensified negotiations will settle unresolved issues. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-072611?start=1294 UN envoy warns Yemeni state could collapse, Bahraini opposition to present evidence of regime's human rights violations, Tunisians call for a "second revolution," and more.<br /> Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-072611 Protest, Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, Drought, Palestinian state, Saudi Arabia, Human rights, Syria, Yemen, Bahrain Meanwhile, pressure is mounting on the prime minister to personally intervene in the ongoing crisis in the healthcare system. Doctors have now stepped up their protest actions. Over 100 residents arrived this morning at the Sheba medical center in Tel Hashomer to collectively sign letters of resignation, which they plan to submit if their demands are not met by the Treasury. Similar actions are being taken by residents at other hospitals across the country. For their part, Israel Medical Association officials continued their three-day march to Jerusalem today. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-072511?start=878 <p>Syrian regime allows the formation of rival parties, EU security chief slams Europe's "silence" on xenophobia, thousands of Moroccans renew the demand for democratic constitution, and more.</p> Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-072511 Protest, Israel, Egypt, Civilian casualties, Egyptian Revolution, Benjamin Netanyahu, NATO, Tahrir Square, Constitution, Libya We open with the ongoing crisis in the healthcare system. Chairman of the Israel Medical Association, Leonid Eidelman has vowed to launch a hunger strike if the prime minister does not immediate intervene to bring an end to the dispute with the treasury. Eidelman strongly criticized Netanyahu, who is the de facto health minister. His announcement followed some 19 hours of talks, which wrapped up at the break of dawn. At the end of the marathon negotiations, the court ruled that the doctors? strike is within the legal parameters, allowing the doctors to continue their work sanctions nationwide.