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sports1 month ago•5 min saved

Argentina hit with FIFA sanctions probe over World Cup final chaos and Falklands banner

FIFA opened disciplinary cases against Argentina after the 2026 World Cup final, charging two players with assault, the Argentina Football Association (AFA) for displaying a political banner, and fans for discriminatory chants and throwing objects; potential sanctions range from multi‑match bans for Leandro Paredes (and related penalties for Nahuel Molina and Roberto Ayala) to fines and crowd-control measures for the federation, while a ban from future World Cups is considered unlikely.

via Al Jazeera|

#afa #argentina #discrimination

labor-relations2 years ago•4 min saved

"Biden's Support for UAW Strike Sparks Hope for Delta Flight Attendants"

The historic strike by the United Auto Workers (UAW) is providing support and inspiration for the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA) in their ongoing efforts to organize Delta Air Lines flight attendants. The UAW's strategic strike campaign, which resembles a tactic called Chaos developed by AFA during a strike at Alaska Airlines in 1993, has drawn attention and admiration from AFA President Sara Nelson. The labor movement's visibility and support have been growing, with President Joe Biden planning to join a UAW picket line, marking the first time a sitting president will do so. While major campaigns at Amazon and Delta have not yet succeeded, the UAW strike and other recent labor victories have given hope to flight attendants seeking union representation at Delta.

via Forbes|

#afa #delta-air-lines #labor-relations