Tens of thousands mobilize against fascism in the UK
The anti-fascist demonstration was organized by Stand Up To Racism and was supported by major trade unions and progressive political groups and parties.
Decades of austerity leave school and hospital buildings crumbling in the UK
The Department for Education ordered over a hundred schools to be fully or partially closed due to the imminent danger of collapse of roofs, ceilings and other parts of the buildings where reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) has been used
Child nutrition in shambles: how the cost of living crisis is hurting child health in the UK
A new series of reports show the devastating effects the cost of living crisis is having on child nutrition in Britain
Teachers in the UK continue protests demanding pay rises and more resources
Teachers are also outraged by the contemptuous remarks made by former Education Secretary Gavin Williamson and former Health Secretary Matt Hancock whose WhatsApp chats from 2020 were leaked recently
Half a million strike in the UK over wages
Rallies were held in cities like London, Glasgow, Sheffield, Liverpool, Bristol, Manchester, Cambridge, Nottingham, Newcastle, among several others.
Massive workers’ rallies across UK defend the right to strike
The Tory government in the UK has been waging a war against the working class through its austerity-ridden policies and anti-worker legislation
Daily Round-up | Teachers, staff in England and Wales vote to go on strike & other stories
In today’s episode, we bring you stories of a vote to strike by teachers in the UK, developments from Peru, warnings by scientists on El Nino and heatwaves, and Syria’s condemnation of sanctions
Education unions in the UK slams Tory government’s plan of reopening schools
With all schools set to open on March 8, unions have accused the UK government of being unprepared to ensure the safety of the students. The National Education Union said the necessary safeguards had not been put in place
Thousands protest in UK demanding more funds for special education programs
According to reports, the austerity-driven Tory government has made massive fund cuts in the provisions for disabled children in education and medical care.
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