Violent clashes broke out today in Buenos Aires during a demonstration advocating for pensions. Supporters of pensioners gathered outside the parliament, joined by labor union members and fans of various Argentine football clubs. Protesters threw stones at police, who responded…
Mick Lynch, the general secretary of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT), has announced his retirement after serving since 2021. Known for his impactful leadership during significant strikes over pay, Lynch praised the union’s resilience but…
On January 3, a court hearing will take place concerning lawsuits filed by several labor unions against the Federation of Private Employees of Greece (OIEY). The unions seek to annul decisions made during the federation’s 40th Congress held in November…
After months of negotiations, the Spanish government has signed an agreement with the major labor unions to reduce the weekly working hours from 40 to 37.5, despite lacking employer consent. Minister of Labor Yolanda Díaz highlighted the need to share…
A new agreement between unions and employer groups regarding unemployment insurance has been approved by the French government, set to take effect in January. It raises the age limits for senior job seekers to qualify for extended benefits by two…
On December 20, 2024, railway workers in Greece will hold a three-hour strike from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, alongside a demonstration outside the Hellenic Train headquarters. The unions have pledged to maintain minimal operations, ensuring certain routes, such as…
Worker representatives from Travailsuisse, Syna, and Transfair presented findings on declining real wages in Switzerland over the past three years, particularly in the healthcare sector, which has seen a 3.8% shortfall. Ongoing wage negotiations are reported in various sectors, with…
A protest organized by labor unions is taking place at the statue of Eleftherios Venizelos in central Thessaloniki. Workers, retirees, and students demand increased wages and pensions, the signing of collective labor agreements, and the elimination of specific consumption taxes…
On December 12, three protests are scheduled to take place in Thessaloniki. The first rally will show solidarity for a constitutional guardian facing legal challenges at 9:00 AM outside the courthouse. At 10:30 AM, retirees will demand pension and salary…
On December 12, train services in Île-de-France will be disrupted due to a strike called by the CGT-Cheminots and SUD-Rail unions, protesting the dismantling of Fret SNCF and the opening up to competition. The most affected lines include the RER…
An explosion at an oil depot in Calenzano, near Florence, Italy, resulted in at least two fatalities and injured 26 others, with three individuals still missing. The cause of the blast at the Eni-operated facility is under investigation. Mayor Giuseppe…
The Athens Metro Workers’ Union (SELMA) has announced a warning strike on December 13, 2024, from 9 PM until service ends. The union cites unresolved contractual and economic issues that have lingered due to unfulfilled commitments from responsible parties. They…
