Categories Ireland
Victory for women’s movement as Irish Seanad votes in favour of lega …
On May 25, 2018, in the historic referendum, 66% of Irish women and men voted to amend the country’s constitutional ban on abortions.
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Categories Belgium
Workers in Belgium strike against the anti-worker policies of the cent …
In many places, the protesters marched wearing yellow vests in solidarity with the French protesters (of the Gilet Jaunes or the Yellow Vests movement).
Categories United Kingdom
Theresa May survives confidence vote but tough times await UK
There seem to be no easy answers to the question of Brexit as May’s proposal is reviled by all
Categories Hungary
Hungarians hit the street against ‘slave law’ that increas …
According to the new provision that was passed on Wednesday, employers can demand as much as 400 hours of overtime a year and can take three years to disburse the payments for the same
Categories France
Defying police repression, high school students continue protest in Fr …
They have raised a number of demands, including reversing changes to the French exam system and a roll-back on exam fees. A major strike is scheduled for December 14
Categories United Kingdom
Re-nationalize the British railways: demand the unions after reasons b …
Recounting the history of Britain’s railway network from post second world war till date suggests re-nationalization is the only way forward
Categories Ireland
Workers’ strike at Tesco chain in Ireland escalates as the managemen …
Union accuses Tesco of ignoring the problems faced by their staff and covert attempts for union busting
Categories Albania
Massive student protests force Albanian government on the back foot
In the third major strike by students this year, thousands hit the streets protesting the hike in tuition fee and demanding better amenities and more funding for research
Categories United Kingdom
Sanitation staff at UK’s Luton airport battle for living wage
The Sasse group, which was contracted for sanitation services and equipment, pays employees a minimum wage of 7.83 pounds an hour, while the living wage in the UK, outside of London, is 9 pounds an hour
Categories Poland
Protests organized across the world against persecution of Polish comm …
The Polish Community Party has been accused of propagating “totalitarian ideas” and its leaders are likely to face trial on December 7. The party has long been a target of the Polish establishment
Categories France
The Yellow Vest movement triumphs for now but questions remain
The French government has withdrawn the hike on fuel price taxes but the movement continues to grow. The direction this movement will take could have a vital influence on the future on France
Categories Spain
Right wing party gains in Andalusian polls, sparks massive protests
The far-right party, Vox, won 12 seats in Spain’s most populous province and will play a key role in determining the next government. The party is known for its anti-immigrant, xenophobic and centralist slogans
