The UK government has approved the £3.6 billion takeover of Royal Mail’s parent company by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky. The deal includes commitments to maintain key services and worker involvement, while the government retains oversight through a ‘golden share’ mechanism….
François Durovray, the former French Minister of Transport, announced that trains will run during the Christmas period after the Unsa-Ferroviaire and CFDT-Cheminots unions opted out of an indefinite strike planned for December 11. This decision follows the unions’ receipt of…
The UK government has recommended a pay rise of 2.8% for millions of public sector workers, including teachers and NHS staff. Unions criticize the proposal as insufficient, with potential threats of industrial action. Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood called the move…
Major public sector unions in France are mobilizing for a nationwide strike on December 5 to protest the proposed 2025 budget cuts, which they argue undermine public services. Teachers expect a high turnout, with significant school closures anticipated. The action…
Decathlon has announced it will pay a €1 billion dividend to its majority shareholder, the Mulliez family association, despite ongoing job threats at Auchan, where 2,400 jobs are at risk. Unions criticized the decision, highlighting a lack of funds for…
Large-scale protests were held by unions in Pyrgos’ central square as part of today’s strike action. Representatives from both public and private sectors participated, displaying banners and chanting slogans against wages, working conditions, inflation, and pension issues. Earlier, a gathering…
Two major public sector unions in France, FO and CGT, have urged workers to mobilize and strike following an unsuccessful meeting with Public Administration Minister Guillaume Kasbarian. Leaders criticized the minister’s treatment of public employees, particularly regarding a proposed reduction…
Maurizio Landini, leader of the CGIL union, has called for a general strike on November 29, marking the start of a significant social uprising against the current government. His remarks emphasize a need to prioritize living and working conditions, igniting…
