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
Lambeth College and Brixton Ritzy strikers fight for our future
Film length: 13:02 96% yes vote for an all out indefinite strike against cuts to sick pay and holidays, and increased hours – so Lambeth college’s management run to the courts to get an injunction […]
Firefighters
Firefighters strike against dangerous pension plans
Film length: 4:50 Pension plans for firefighters will put them, and the public, in danger. Firefighters explain why, and talk about the added danger in London of 10 fire stations being closed down.
Culture Sector
National Gallery Strike: Mark Getty hides from workers
Film length: 4:33 As workers at the National Gallery carry out their second 5 day strike against privatisation of the gallery and the victimisation of PCS rep Candy Udwin, the chairman of the board of […]