On December 5, 2023, over 31% of educators in France participated in a strike organized by labor unions to protest the declining working conditions and salary issues within the public education sector. The participation rate was particularly high at primary…
Educators in the Cyclades are facing severe living conditions due to island life, salary cuts, and rising costs. They have urged the government and Ministry of Education for significant wage increases, restoration of bonuses, and prompt funding for transport allowances….
Public sector workers in France are gearing up for a day of action and strike in response to the recent censure motions against the government. The FSU-SNUIpp union reports that nearly 65% of primary school teachers are expected to join…
A general strike in Italy saw an 8-hour stoppage across public and private sectors, with transportation limited to 4 hours following a government ordinance by Minister Matteo Salvini. Maurizio Landini, Secretary of CGIL, criticized the government’s approach, claiming it undermines…
A proposed measure in France would require employees to work an additional seven unpaid hours annually, increasing company solidarity contributions from 0.3% to 0.6% of payroll. While some government officials support the initiative as a response to a €18 billion…
The November 21 strike at SNCF, called by all unions, saw limited participation following moderate salary increase announcements for 2025. Most TGV Inoui and Ouigo services ran normally, while regional trains faced significant disruptions, particularly in the Paris region. The…
A significant turnout marked the protests in Florina as part of the nationwide strike organized by GSEE and ADEDY. Workers, retirees, farmers with their tractors, and students gathered in the central square demanding measures against rising costs, wage increases, collective…
Greece is witnessing widespread strikes and protests in numerous cities, with workers, unions, and organizations rallying in Thessaloniki to demand wage increases. Among their demands are the restoration of the 13th and 14th salaries and improvements in collective labor contracts….
A nationwide general strike in Greece saw thousands of public and private sector workers protesting in Athens, advocating for wage increases, measures against rising living costs, and the restoration of collective bargaining rights. The strike, called by the General Confederation…
Dimitris Koutsoumbas, Secretary General of the Communist Party of Greece (KKE), addressed a rally of labor unions in Athens, emphasizing the need for greater financial support for salaries, education, and healthcare. He called for increased participation in unions and a…
On Wednesday, November 20, a joint protest will take place at Freedom Square in Volos, organized by various labor unions as part of a 24-hour general strike called by GSEE and ADEDY. Workers are demanding higher salaries, the reinstatement of…
Four unions representing SNCF workers have announced a 24-hour strike on November 21, followed by an unlimited movement starting December 11. They object to the dismantling of the freight division and the opening of regional lines to competition. Additionally, they…
