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
Jet fuel dispute intensifies as strike increases to 14 days
Film Length: 3:44 123 Wincanton fuel tanker drivers, working on a Conoco Phillips contract, are on strike for 14 consecutive days. The Texas based oil giant wants to drive down their pensions, terms and conditions, […]
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 […]
International
“Massacre in Vitoria” released online
Please share this video as widely as possible – not only to support the people of Vitoria’s fight for justice, but so that more people can learn the lessons from rank and file organisation which […]