Anti-CPE protests

Content about the 2006 protests against the CPE employment law in France.

Anti-CPE Movement: Caen train station blockade, 21st March 2006

Occupation of the train station at Caen on 21st March 2006. Photos from http://collectifetucaen.free…

Student Revolt: From Paris to Auckland defend workers rights!

New Zealand: demonstration against youth pay rates

Images from the walkout of 1,000 school students in Auckland over youth pay rates. For more information see the libcom news article on the events…

After France, 1,000 students walk out in Auckland NZ

In Auckland, New Zealand today, over 1,000 high school students walked out of class to protest against youth pay rates, whilst linking their…

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.

Cyril Ferez before being trampled by CRS

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.

Police denied existence of seriously injured demonstrator

Le Monde is reporting that on Sunday morning, the police prefecture had announced that 34 police officers and 18 demonstrators had been wounded.

39 year-old trade unionist in a coma

A trade unionist of the South-Postal and Telecommunications Authorities trade union (Sud-PTT), a 39 year old, was left in a coma following clashes with police.

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…

Basic Instinct II

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…

Unions set to announce next step Monday, 5pm

Unions are meeting Monday at 5pm local time to decide whether to call for a general strike.