Behind the unrest in France, 2007 Jef Costello examines the reasons behind the recent wave of strikes and university occupations in France.
France: classroom assistants strike for better conditions Classroom assistants in the Puy de Dome region launched a strike today, marching to the education…
France: trains and bus strikes continue Transport strikes continued across France today, although the number of services running increased.
France: more universities vote to strike Information is at a premium, with official channels giving reports that do not tally with experiences on the ground, with actions going…
Ireland: Aer Lingus to be hit by rolling strikes Airline Aer Lingus faces chaos next Tuesday and Friday as ground staff embark on a series of disruptive work stoppages at all three of the…
France: Students strikes spread, solidarity actions begin With more universities and students joining the strike many have also chosen to participate in…
France: transport strikes to continue The strike action that has paralysed France's public transport system since Tuesday is set to continue for at least another day.
France: Transport and energy strikes begin Workers fighting to defend their pension rights have launched a second strike.
Germany: rail workers resume strike action Workers are launching a three-day strike for better wages and conditions and against the proposed privatisation of Deutsche Bahn, the German…
Riot police attack the blockades at Nanterre university 13/11/2007 An account from one of those at the blockades, with a few minor edits and additions for clarity.
Thailand: Rail strikes against privatisation Following a wildcat strike which shut down the state rail network on October 31, the rail union is threatening further action if privatisation…
UK: Strike at Bernard Matthews called off A strike of 1,300 workers at turkey firm Bernard Matthews for this Thursday has been called off by Unite following an injunction threat.
