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Record-Breaking Healthcare Strike: Over 75,000 Kaiser Permanente Workers Demand Better Conditions

October 24, 2023October 6, 2023 by Biplab Das

The United States is currently witnessing the largest healthcare strike in its history, as over 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers initiated a strike on Wednesday. These striking employees are spread across several states, including California, Colorado, Washington, and Oregon, and are represented by a coalition of unions that make up 40% of Kaiser Permanente’s workforce. Additionally, nearly 200 workers from Kaiser facilities in Virginia and Washington, DC, joined the strike for a single day in solidarity.

Rishi Sunak Defends HS2 Decision and Vows to Transform UK Transport

October 24, 2023October 5, 2023 by Biplab Das

Rishi Sunak, Prime Minister, defended the HS2 project’s decision to scrap the northern leg due to increased costs and COVID-19 changes. He emphasized reinvesting £36 billion into other schemes, arguing a strong business case for the Birmingham-to-London phase as a standalone project.