On Monday (19-3-12) Athens Seafarers union walked out over further cuts to their pensions. The strike was 100% solid with morning picket lines well supported. During the action a car deliberately drove off the waterfront into the sea killing the driver. It later turned out to be a suicide. Local radio reported that a small business owner killed himself to avoid his debts being thrust upon his family. His car was later winched out of the harbour by the port authorities.
Education
John Roan strike: academy sponsor UST withdraws
Film length: 6:46 ***UPDATE: UST ANNOUNCED ON DECEMBER 20 THAT THEY ARE PULLING OUT OF JOHN ROAN! GMB support staff at John Roan school took another three days of strike action this week over the […]
Education
HE strike: rally at London Metropolitan University
Film length: 6:47 Third day of national strike action for a decent pay rise and a living wage for all higher education workers. At a rally at London Metropolitan University, the pickets are joined by […]
Transport
BA cabin crew strike over poverty pay
Film length: 10:08 British Airways mixed fleet cabin crew have taken the very brave step of 2 days of strike action against a management who have deliberately created a climate of fear, who are using […]