Lebanon set for June general strike Unions are to launch a general strike in Lebanon on June 17 against regressive taxes by the government.
General Strike in Greece leads to mass walkout but very small marches The general strike in greece called by public and private sector umbrella unions has led to a mass walkout but demonstrations have been composed of very small numbers of protesters.
Romania: Protests against austerity measures grow, general strike planned Areas of the Romanian capital Bucharest were paralysed today by 50,000 demonstrators protesting…
General strike in India planned over price rises India's major unions have called for a nationwide general strike this September over numerous issues including the rising cost of living and demanding an improved social security net.
Indefinite general strike in Bolivia continues In spite of condemnation from the "socialist" government of Evo Morales, the general strike launched on May 4 against a 5% wage cap continues.
General strikes in Yemen over rising prices A programme of escalating nationwide strikes of the private and public sectors in Yemen began today for pay increases and the establishment of a minimum wage.
"The management of the bank strictly barred the employees from leaving today ... while they also forced the employees to lock up the doors" - Statements on the deaths in Athens Following the deaths of three workers in a fire at a bank in central Athens…
War-Zone Athens: three people dead, many buildings burning as general strike march turns into a battle Three people have suffocated to death as a result of a fire in Marfin Bank during…
General strike paralyses Greece Greece has been brought to a standstill as angry workers stage a general strike over planned austerity measures.
May-June 1968 - A Situation Lacking in Workers' Autonomy Mouvement Communiste's detailed history and analysis of the movement of May-June 1968 in France.
New wave of strikes over austerity measures in Greece A new wave of strikes against austerity measures are under way in Greece as unions react to social…
Democracy: There's no escape. Communique circulated in Athens and Thessaloniki during the general strike of 11/3