On Monday (19-3-12) Athens Seafarers union walked out over further cuts to their pensions. The strike was 100% solid with morning picket lines well supported. During the action a car deliberately drove off the waterfront into the sea killing the driver. It later turned out to be a suicide. Local radio reported that a small business owner killed himself to avoid his debts being thrust upon his family. His car was later winched out of the harbour by the port authorities.
Education
UCU pensions dispute energised by strikes, protests and occupations
The University and College (UCU) has seen a massive groundswell of support for it’s 14 day strike action over a changes being imposed on its members pension provision. Universities UK (UUK) who administer the scheme […]
Cleaners/Outsourced workers
3 Cosas Strike: Victory!
Film length: 8:28 A major step forward for outsourced workers at the University of London: immediately after their two day strike in November 2013, Balfour Beatty announced major concessions on sick pay and holidays. However […]
Transport
London Tube Strike: “It’s Not About The Money”
Film length: 10:47 Don’t believe the lies from London Undeground management – this strike is about safety and work-life balance, as all four tube unions take unprecedented joint action against the imposition of night tube […]