Richmond, Virginia – A shooter has been convicted of murder in the deaths of two construction workers in Virginia. The shooter, identified as a male individual, was found guilty of committing the murders in a construction site in Virginia. The tragic incident unfolded on the construction site, where the shooter opened fire, resulting in the … Read more
Half Moon Bay, California – Two lawsuits have been filed against a mushroom farm in Half Moon Bay, California, following a deadly mass shooting in 2023. The lawsuits allege that the farm failed to protect its workers from a gunman who targeted them, resulting in the tragic deaths of seven individuals. Chunli Zhao, the accused … Read more
London, UK – A recent survey conducted by the retail union Usdaw has revealed a concerning trend in the rise of violence against shop workers. The study, which included responses from over 5,500 staff members, indicated that almost one in five employees experienced a violent attack last year, a significant increase from the 8% reported … Read more
Manchester, United Kingdom – Retail workers in the UK face a significant risk of violent attacks, with one in five experiencing physical assaults or verbal abuse on the job, according to a new report from the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (Usdaw). The study highlighted the alarming prevalence of violence against retail employees, … Read more
Nairobi, Kenya – The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists Union (KMPDU) recently took to the streets in a peaceful protest to demand the release of funds allocated for the deployment of interns and payment of post-graduate fees. These funds are crucial for the future of healthcare in Kenya. Unfortunately, the protest took a violent … Read more
Nairobi, Kenya – The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists Union (KMPDU) recently organized a peaceful protest to demand the release of funds allocated for interns’ deployment and post-graduate fees, crucial for the progression of healthcare in Kenya. Unfortunately, repressive measures taken by Kenyan authorities against these health workers led to Dr. Davji Bhimji Attellah, … Read more
New York, NY – Subway services in New York City faced delays today as MTA workers staged a boycott following an attack on a conductor in Brooklyn. The transit workers’ union called for the boycott in response to the assault, which took place earlier this week. The incident in question involved a Brooklyn conductor being … Read more
New York City, NY – Following a violent attack, subway services in the A/C line experienced delays as a significant number of workers chose to stay home, impacting the efficiency of the public transportation system. The attack, which occurred in a subway station, left many workers fearful for their safety, leading to an increased number … Read more
Glasgow, Scotland – Frontline workers in Scotland are facing a disturbing trend of nearly 60 assaults every day according to the latest statistics. Those most affected by the violence include police officers, firefighters, paramedics, prison staff, shop workers, railway employees, teachers, and NHS staff. The largest number of attacks are being directed at people working … Read more
SOUTH BAY, FL – A workplace safety investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has revealed serious safety violations at the South Bay Correctional and Rehabilitation Facility. The investigation found that the facility failed to implement recognized safety practices, leaving employees vulnerable to violent attacks and serious injuries. According … Read more