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.
Transport
National rail strike: It’s about safety and conditions, not just pay
Running Time: 2mins 14secs The national rail strike is about far more than pay; ultimately it’s about the safety of the passengers, and the conditions of the workers who are trying to keep the network […]
Postal Workers
BT strike: CEO gets 32% pay rise, workers get food banks
Running Time: 3 mins 32 secs The BT strike entered its fifth day with 999 call handlers joining the action for a decent pay rise. BT have responded to the real difficulties they’re having on […]
Culture Sector
National Gallery dispute: Candy Udwin sacked
Film length: 2:19 A flashmob descends on the National Gallery to protest over the sacking of PCS rep Candy Udwin In the dispute over privatisation. Show your support for the gallery workers: Join the picket […]