Kazeem Oyewale (Asiri Eniba), the Acting Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Osun State, Nigeria, has publicly denied any involvement in political violence in the state. This statement comes amidst discussions about the upcoming Osun 2026 elections.

Forty-five transport terminals have shut down across Rawalpindi and Islamabad, resulting in 20,000 transport workers losing their livelihoods. The halt has significantly impacted the twin cities' transport sector.

The Association of Free and Independent Trade Unions at the Novi Sad Public City Transport Company held a protest outside the firm's garage, citing alleged blackmail, mobbing, unjustified dismissals, and catastrophic conditions within the company. They claim ten colleagues were fired for independent thinking.

Transport workers have praised the All Progressives Congress (APC) decision to field Governor Dapo Abiodun as the consensus candidate for the Ogun East Senate race ahead of the 2027 elections.

Irish police (Gardaí) have launched a crackdown following acts of intimidation against officers, Defence Forces personnel, politicians, and transport workers during recent fuel blockades across the country.

The transport workers' strike has ended in Senegal, with four out of ten points of agreement formally reached.

A strike by transport workers in Senegal is threatening to paralyze the resumption of classes scheduled for this Monday. The industrial action highlights ongoing labor disputes in the sector.

A strike by transport workers in Kaffrine, Senegal, has caused significant hardship for 'Jakarta' drivers and commuters.

Transport workers in Senegal have announced the continuation of their strike after negotiations with Yankhoba Diémé failed to reach an agreement. The ongoing industrial action impacts public transportation services.

Morocco is experiencing significant economic pressure due to increasing fuel prices, impacting daily commutes and the livelihoods of transport workers across the country.

A transport workers' strike is threatening to disrupt mobilization efforts in Sedhiou, Senegal, on April 4th.

Filipinos are grappling with increasing fuel prices, which are significantly impacting transport workers and household budgets as Maundy Thursday is observed.

A transport workers' strike has brought Sédhiou, Senegal, to a standstill, creating a 'ghost town' scenario and causing significant disruption for commuters.

A transport workers' strike has brought Sédhiou, Senegal, to a standstill, creating a 'ghost town' scenario and a nightmare for commuters.

Chairmen of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) across Nigerian states and the FCT have reaffirmed their loyalty to Musiliu Akinsanya, also known as MC Oluomo, amidst an ongoing internal leadership dispute.

The Department of Transportation and the Department of Social Welfare and Development have commenced the nationwide rollout of fuel subsidies, detailing the amounts drivers and transport workers are entitled to.

Police in Abuja arrested Tajudeen Baruwa after he led his faction to seize control of the National Union of Road Transport Workers national secretariat, escalating the union's leadership crisis.

Baruwa has taken control of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) National Secretariat, dislodging MC Oluomo, following a series of court rulings that affirmed Baruwa as the union’s legitimate president.

A professional driver in Finland considered self-harm due to stress experienced in the transport industry. The Finnish Transport Workers' Union (AKT) warns that many are suffering from exhaustion due to problems in the sector, as evidenced by an increase in disability pension and rehabilitation applications.

New warning strikes have been announced for public transport in Germany, impacting daily commutes.

The Nigerian Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) prevented a suspected ritualist from sending a baby's corpse through a courier service.

Three years after the national railway tragedy in Tempi, transport workers in Greece are holding a strike on Saturday, February 28, affecting all fixed-route public transport with work stoppages and station closures.

A two-day strike by local transport workers has brought public transportation to a standstill across Germany, as the Verdi union demands better conditions and higher wages.

The Slovenian National Assembly will hold an extraordinary session to decide on changes to the taxation system for 'normiranci' (lump-sum taxpayers) and the relaxation of conditions for posting workers in the transport sector, both proposed by the Svoboda party.

The Ver.di trade union called for a 48-hour strike on Friday and Saturday for local public transport workers across Germany, which is expected to paralyze subways, buses, and trams.

Public transport workers in El Alto, Bolivia, have blocked streets with buses, cars, and trucks as part of a transportation strike protesting fuel issues.

As public transport workers strike for shorter weeks and more vacation, a debate has emerged in Germany about the need to reform strike laws, with some arguing the country is being held hostage by unions.

A box truck struck three union members at a protest site, killing one and injuring two others, during a protest staged by members of the Korean Public Service and Transport Workers’ Union.

The Philippine government has launched a new discount program, offering public utility vehicle drivers a P10 per liter reduction on diesel. A list of participating gas stations has been released for transport workers to avail of the reduced rates.

A transport workers' strike has concluded after four out of ten points of agreement were formally reached between the parties involved.

Transport workers in Cagayan de Oro City received P7,000 in cash assistance from a government agency to help them cope with soaring fuel prices, attributed to a distant war.

During a general pilgrimage, Serigne Babacar Sy Mansour called for the immediate suspension of the transport workers' strike in Senegal.

A transport workers' strike in Senegal has led to politician Alioune Badara Coulibaly denouncing the State's 'contempt' for the crucial sector. The strike highlights ongoing tensions between the government and transport unions.

Yankhoba Diémé has reportedly offered a 'magic solution' to resolve the ongoing transport workers' strike in Senegal.

The department of Saraya in Kédougou, Senegal, has been cut off from the rest of the country due to a strike by transport workers.

Transport workers in Louga, Senegal, have extended their strike for an additional three days, according to a union representative.

A transport workers' strike in Khar Yalla, Senegal, resulted in the arrest of five drivers after they vandalized a taxi transporting a patient to the hospital.

Transport workers in Dakar, Senegal, have initiated strikes, significantly slowing down traffic and daily activities in the city.

Drivers and transporters in Louga, Senegal, have announced a three-day strike, prompting the government to reinforce regional rail services to prevent paralysis. The strike highlights ongoing labor disputes in the transport sector.

Budget airlines worldwide, including Vietnamese carriers, are cutting international flights due to surging fuel costs and disrupted air traffic from Middle East tensions. Meanwhile, some airlines like Lufthansa are foregoing kerosene price hedging, hoping for a swift end to the Iran war, while Philippine transport workers strike over high fuel costs.

Tajudeen Baruwa’s lawyer has called for the arrest of MC Oluomo and demanded the enforcement of court rulings amidst the ongoing crisis within the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Nigeria.

The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has expressed outrage over the alleged invasion and takeover of its national secretariat in Abuja, describing the incident as illegal and disturbing amidst an ongoing leadership tussle.

The FCT Police Command in Nigeria denied social media claims that its officers shot at members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) at their Garki II headquarters, confirming seven arrests were made.

Security operatives have cordoned off the national secretariat of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Abuja, as an intensifying leadership crisis within the union escalates.

Thousands of transport workers in the Philippines are protesting against surging fuel prices, demanding action from the government to alleviate the economic burden.

President Trump has reiterated his threat to deploy ICE agents to airports starting Monday if Congress fails to fund airport safety and end the government shutdown, which is leaving thousands of transport workers unpaid. Meanwhile, Elon Musk has offered to pay the salaries of US airport security workers, including TSA employees, who are working without pay.

Officials in Bulacan, Philippines, have requested subsidies for vulnerable groups including public utility vehicle drivers, fishermen, and farmers, ahead of a national government distribution of P5,000 to transport workers, amidst anticipated economic challenges.

The protest will be spearheaded by former Minister D. Jayakumar and will be held in front of Pallavan Illam, the headquarters of the MTC in Chennai

The Nigerian Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) reported that it prevented a suspected ritualist from using their courier service to transport the corpse of a one-year-old baby.

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The Verdi public sector union in Germany has called for a two-day strike on February 27 and 28 by local transport workers nationwide to increase pressure in ongoing wage and working condition negotiations.

Nearly one in four transport workers in Cyprus is employed by a foreign multinational, double the EU average, according to new figures from Eurostat. Specifically, the European Union’s statistical off

Workers of Belgrade's public transport company GSP are protesting a decision that could lead to the loss of their exclusive right to operate in the city center, raising fears of a private monopoly.

A bus strike in Telangana has disrupted commuter services, as transport workers are seeking to have their demands met.

A transport strike is underway in Iloilo City, Philippines, with some traditional and modernized jeepneys continuing to operate despite calls for a strike.

A socialist proposal in Portugal, approved with cross-party support, introduces a 25% salary supplement for public transport drivers and ticket sellers who perform multiple functions.

A transport workers' strike is underway, with Alioune Badara Coulibaly denouncing the State's 'contempt' for this crucial sector.

A transport workers' strike has officially ended after an agreement was reached on four out of ten key demands, formalizing the resolution.

Neđo Mandić, president of the International Transport of Serbia business association, stated that efforts are underway to secure 'D' visas for professional drivers, which would allow them unlimited stays in EU countries, thus averting planned protests by carriers.

Over 9,000 motorcycle-for-hire drivers in Eastern Visayas received P5,000 each in cash assistance from the Philippine government. The aid aims to mitigate the impact of rising fuel prices on public transport workers.

Drivers in Kaffrine, Senegal, are facing significant difficulties due to a transport workers' strike, causing widespread disruption.

A look into the history of public transport in Bucharest 150 years ago reveals how tram and bus drivers were paid. The emergence of horse-drawn trams and later electric trams created a kind of working-class elite in the city.

The European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) and the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) have reaffirmed their joint commitment to improving seafarer skills.

A strike by transport workers in Matam, Senegal, has led to a complete paralysis of activities across the entire region.

A transporters' strike in Saint-Louis, Senegal, has left the local population in disarray, while informal transport services like 'Jakartas' and carts are thriving.

A transport workers' strike has led to a complete paralysis of services in the Matam region of Senegal, severely impacting daily life.

The mayor and nine councilors of Pandi, Bulacan, have pooled their March and April salaries, raising over P1.5 million to purchase rice packs for distribution to 4,000 transportation sector workers.

The lawyer for Baruwa, a figure in the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), warned that the ongoing crisis within the union will be prolonged if authorities fail to enforce court judgments, some of which have been pending for over two and a half years.

MC Oluomo has declared he remains the President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) following a takeover of the national secretariat by Tajudeen Baruwa’s faction, citing ongoing legal appeals.

Tajudeen Baruwa has taken control of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) secretariat, effectively ending the leadership crisis by unseating MC Oluomo following favorable court judgments.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development announced that transport workers in Metro Manila, including tricycle drivers, will receive P5,000 cash relief assistance starting this week to mitigate the impact of soaring fuel prices.

Public transport workers in Sofia are protesting for a retroactive wage increase from January 1st, requiring 8.38 million euros. The protest will involve a meeting with Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov, Finance Minister Georgi Klisurski, and the mayor.

Singapore will ban the use of caged lorries to transport workers from next year.

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Transport workers will also participate in the strike actions tomorrow, Saturday, February 28, for the three-year anniversary of the Tempi tragedy.

A nationwide warning strike by public transport workers, organized by the Verdi trade union, began in Germany on February 27, causing significant disruptions to buses, trams, and urban railways.

Canada is implementing an immigration overhaul for 2026, fast-tracking permanent residence for doctors, pilots, researchers, senior managers, transport workers, and foreign military recruits.