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Thousands of resident doctors in England voted to reject the government’s latest employment offer and are set to begin a five-day strike amid rising flu cases that are straining the National Health Service. Represented by the British Medical Association, striking doctors are pushing for larger pay increases, arguing that proposed wage gains still fall short of reversing years of wage erosion, while health officials warn the strike could affect patient care.

Workers across Portugal carried out a major general strike called by the country’s two largest union federations to protest new labor reforms, severely disrupting public transport, schools, garbage collection, and other services. The action—one of the biggest in more than a decade—saw widespread participation in cities like Lisbon, highlighting deep opposition among labor groups to government policies they say weaken worker protections.

Staff at the Louvre in Paris walked off the job in a strike supported by several major unions, forcing the museum to close to visitors amid complaints about understaffing, deteriorating work conditions, and opposition to planned ticket-price increases. About 400 workers joined the action, blocking entries and displaying banners while negotiations with the Culture Ministry remain stalled. The government has appointed a special adviser to recommend reforms by early 2026 in hopes of resolving the dispute.

Employees at the Moët & Chandon and Veuve Clicquot champagne houses, represented by the CGT union, are planning further strikes and protests to press for year-end bonus payments after previous actions. The union has called for walkouts and demonstrations to press management on compensation issues across the brands.

Teachers in the West Contra Costa Unified School District in California ended a four-day walkout after reaching a tentative agreement that includes an 8% salary increase and fully employer-paid family health benefits by mid-2027. The deal also provides additional support for international teachers, and classes are expected to resume normal operations pending final approvals.

Workers at Brazil’s state-run oil company Petrobras said they will strike starting Monday after rejecting the company’s latest contract offer, which they deem insufficient. The dispute centers on retirement funding and compensation changes, though the company says contingency plans should keep operations running.

Utah’s Republican leadership announced they will repeal HB267 — a law restricting collective bargaining rights for public employees — after a massive union-backed referendum campaign gathered over 250,000 signatures to overturn it. The repeal is aimed at avoiding a likely defeat at the ballot box in 2026, while lawmakers also plan to delay candidate filing deadlines and advance a constitutional amendment that would give the legislature new power to override voter-approved initiatives. Labor groups say the reversal protects the rights of teachers, first responders, and other public workers, calling it a major win for Utah’s unions.

A last-minute agreement between SEPTA and Transport Workers Union Local 234 prevented a city-wide transit shutdown, with both sides settling on a two-year contract that raises wages 3.5% annually and boosts pensions, night-shift pay, and new-hire benefits. Union leaders say members’ frustration had been mounting after working without a contract, but credited renewed negotiations — aided by Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro — for breaking the stalemate. The deal now heads to union ratification and SEPTA’s board, helping stabilize operations following a difficult year for the transit system.

A dispute over pay and working conditions has led the pilots’ union to refuse a required wage-certification letter for dozens of foreign pilots Allegiant hopes to sponsor for permanent residency, halting their green card applications. Union leaders argue the airline is relying on lower-paid visa holders instead of raising wages and improving schedules to retain U.S. pilots, while Allegiant says the visa hiring was transparent and intended only to supplement staffing shortages. The standoff leaves many foreign pilots uncertain about their immigration status amid a tightening federal stance on work visas.

Workers from The New Yorker Union distributed flyers outside a Netflix documentary premiere to protest what they describe as stalled contract negotiations at Condé Nast. Staffers said the public action was meant to draw attention to management’s failure to offer raises that keep pace with rising living costs. Their presence at the high-profile event reflects growing frustration across Condé Nast publications, where multiple unions have been pushing for stronger wage and job security protections.