Strong winds in New Zealand leave tens of thousands without power
Left Perspective
1New Zealand ‘mega strike’: 100,000 public sector workers demand better conditions
Center-LeftTeachers, nurses and public service staff among those walking off job and also pressing for more government investment in health and education An estimated 100,000 nurses, teachers and public sector staff walked off the job in New Zealand on Thursday to call on the government to better fund and resource public services, in one of the country’s largest ever strikes. The so-called “mega strike” brought together workers from multiple sectors, including more than 60,000 school teachers, 40,000 nurses and salaried medical specialists and 15,000 public service staff. Continue reading...
Center Perspective
2Strong winds in New Zealand leave tens of thousands without power
CenterAuthorities have issued a rare red wind warning, the highest alert level, for the capital Wellington.
More than 40 dead after multi-vehicle crash in Uganda
CenterThe crash involved two buses, a lorry and a car, police say, with many also injured.