CNT: communique against "prevention of delinquency" law A translation of a communique from the anarcho-syndicalist union the CNT-France, calling for a unified response to the attacks upon worker's rights in France.
An update by the Sorbonne Occupation Committee in exile This communique arrived in our e-mail account today in English. We don't have confirmation that this…
Villepin: withdrawal 'not possible' In a speech to members of his UMP party this evening, French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin has ruled out the withdrawal of the CPE.
Tuesday March 21st: summary of day's events A detailed summary of today's events, include a Cyril Ferez update including demonstration counts, rail blockades and school strikes.
Riot in banlieue as school students protest against CPE Hundreds of youths clashed with riot police on Monday afternoon in the Parisian banlieue (suburb) of Drancy.
Video of injured demonstrator as new information emerges Video footage now released shows trade unionist Cyril Ferez lying injured before being helped by journalists and fellow demonstrators.
Union: Police refused to call first aid Press release from the trade union Sud-PTT about the police's actions towards an anti-CPE postal worker they put in a coma.
Strike called as demonstrator remains in coma Trade unions and students' organisations have named Tuesday 28th March as a nationwide day of strikes and protests.
300 students occupy tax offices in Caen The tax offices of Caen have been occupied by 300 students between 3 and 5pm in protest against the contract of first employmeny (CPE) and all the casual and precarious contracts.
Leading high school parents body condemns CPE The leading French parents association FCPE have spoken out against the CPE contract and called for parents to attend the demonstrations against…
Sharon Stone: I support the anti-CPE demonstrations(!) Le Monde is reporting that Hollywood actress Sharon Stone has spoken to offer her support to the…
Ireland: Hospital security workers wildcat against job losses One of the main hospitals in the south of the country was disrupted yesterday as security workers went on strike in protest at being replaced by lower-paid staff.
