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
Strike at AET academy in Essex: Stealing kids’ futures
Running Time: 7:33 Staff at Tendring Technology College in Essex have been forced to take strike action – with massive support from the local community and the students – over yet another restructure that will […]
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 […]
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 […]