Cuban doctors invited to join fight against COVID-19 in Caribbean islands
Cuban doctors will aid the fight against COVID-19 in the islands of Martinique and Guadeloupe, and Guiana, which are administered by France
French Communist MP calls for nationalization of gas cylinder firm to fight COVID-19
Communists in France have asked for the nationalization of a plant manufacturing medical oxygen cylinders to help in the fight against the severe Coronavirus outbreak in the country. As of March 23, France has over 16,200 cases of COVID-19, resulting in 674 deaths
“The neoliberal LPPR is detrimental to public projects including health and education”
Virginie Dutoya & Vanessa Caru from the committee for the mobilization of universities and research centers speak about the proposed French multi-annual research programming law and the dire impact it will have on education in the country
Macron’s party stumbles in French municipal polls, communists hold ground
The first round of municipal polls in France, held on March 15, Sunday, ended in a double fiasco for the government, with high abstention levels amid fear of the spread of COVID-19 and a setback for Emmanuel Macron’s party, La République En Marche
University community in France mobilizes against proposed research law
The new multi-annual research programming law (LPPR) proposed by the French government calls for converting permanent researcher posts to contract vacancies based on the tenure of research projects
French unions set to intensify struggle as Macron bypasses parliament on pension reforms
On March 3, the French government invoked article 49.3 of the constitution to bypass parliament and approve the pension reforms proposed by Macron. Workers’ unions have been protesting for months against the reform that will affect their benefits
Protests break out in Europe against arms-laden Saudi ship Bahri Yanbu
Protests took place in Belgium and France as the Bahri Yanbu made its way across the continent carrying arms, allegedly for use in the conflict in Yemen. Dockworkers are likely to protest in Genoa where the ship is heading
French firefighters to return to work on February 1 after government concedes demands
Following a major mobilization on Tuesday, the ministry of interior agreed to increase the risk bonuses of the firefighters and retain the mechanism allowing them to retire early in exchange for additional contributions
1.3 million French workers hit the streets against pension reform
In the seventh national strike against the pension reforms, millions took part in protests in over 200 locations on January 24. Another national strike has been called for on January 29
French doctors call for intensification of emergency strikes
The emergency strikes by doctors in France have been on for the past 10 months seeking higher wages, better work conditions and increased funding for hospitals
French unions reject Macron’s concessions, demand complete rollback of pension reforms
The French government announced it would keep the retirement age at 62, but major unions in the country have called for massive mobilizations on 14, 15 and 16 January, to demand a complete rollback of the controversial pension reforms
Rebellion against pension reforms in France continues in the new year
The controversial reforms proposed by the Emmanuel Macron-led French government will introduce a grade point system for ascertaining pension amounts, besides raising the retirement age required to avail pension benefits to 64
- Australian MPs call for Assange’s release from UK prison
- Two-week ceasefire in Yemen takes effect
- Students’ Struggle Front in Greece demands direct rent allowance for students
- UN, WHO call for unity in the face of COVID-19
- Bernie Sanders suspends presidential campaign, but “struggle for justice continues”
