The BNP's twelve worst councillors BNP councillors have been elected on the promise to be different. Criticising the ‘old gang’, the BNP has benefited from being considered a “new” party. However, the shine appears to be already slipping from their political machine.
Holland: Mitsubishi workers wildcat strike over plant closure Mitsubishi workers took wildcat strike action last week over worries that DaimlerChrysler would…
France: CPE employment law scrapped after mass protests Following weeks of mass protest which have swept the country Jacques Chirac has announced the replacement of the CPE with a device in favour of getting disadvantaged young people into work.
Interview with an eyewitness from Rennes libcom.org interviews 'vanou' a student from Rennes who has been photographing the protests against the CPE up close, including from her apartment balcony.
Announcements to be made Monday as the right seek to end crisis The government should outline an exit with the crisis of the CPE tomorrow (Monday).
Poll: Villepin and Chirac share loss of face as CPE reinforces trade unions According to a poll it is the high school and university trade unions who have been most "reinforced…
More UMP party offices vandalised while Bishops declare support An update from one of our correspondent about vandalism in Montpellier and bishops acknowledging the suffering of French youth.
Rennes postal workers take short strike action in solidarity with blockades Postal workers take short wildcat strike action in support of sorting office-occupying anti-CPE demonstrators.
NHS job losses grow - as does opposition According to health union Unison nearly 7,000 job losses have now been announced across the NHS - with more to come.
Sporting victory for community in Milton, Glasgow An eight year long campaign to save the St. Augustine's football pitches in Milton, Glasgow has finally triumphed, with a £2.4m investment in community facilities.
Spain: Thousands march against new labour laws As millions fight new employment laws in France, last week 5,000 people marched in Madrid against new proposed labour reforms in Spain.
