Audrey Hepburn - Dutch Resistance courier Born of wealthy fascist parents, actress Audrey Helpburn became a courier and raised funds for the Dutch Resistance in World War II.
Declan Curry - most prominent BBC news scab Business presenter Declan Curry was the only presenter to cross picket lines on BBC1's breakfast show during the 2005 strike.
Egypt: Mahalla crackdown day two An update from an Egypt-based libcom poster on the state repression of the workers movements in Mahalla on the Nile Delta.
Mayotte: Teachers strike over pay and conditions Unions (FO and CGT) in Mayotte have ordered teachers to step down their protests after picketing led to massive disruption across the Island.
Mauritius: Yamachiche abattoir workers win strike Workers at the abattoir have returned to work after winning salary increases and recognition of their union.
Egypt: New crackdown on Mahalla workers A report posted from a libcom user in Egypt concerning repression following the recent wave of strikes there.
Glasgow: Demolition plans for former council housing Two-thirds of Maryhill’s former council houses are to be torn down.
Glasgow: Botany betrayed The new Maryhill plan – new back and front door houses for half of the current tenants – is exactly what Botany tenants were told in 2001.
Tahiti: Strikes underway with more to come Employees at Tikiphone, the polynesian mobile phone provider went on indefinite strike last Tuesday.
France: Posties prepare for strikes Workers in seven French departments have given official notice of strike action in relation to a dispute over overtime payments.
France: One-day strike at Nice-Matin Staff at the newspaper group Nice-Matin went on strike on Saturday, demanding assurances about the future of the newspaper and of their jobs.