Rail workers’ strike in Britain
Daily Round-up | UK rail workers on second day of nationwide strike & other stories
In today’s episode, we bring you stories from the rail workers’ strike in the UK, copper workers’ protest in Chile, a US Supreme Court ruling on guns, and a report on famine in Somalia
‘New year shock’ continues for UK rail commuters and workers
British commuters and rail workers have protested the hike in rail fares as well as the government’s inaction on guaranteeing job security for railway guards
Ahead of Brexit vote, thousands march demanding Theresa May’s resignation
The protesters, many of whom were clad in yellow vests, marched under the banner ‘Britain is Broken.’ They demanded the conduct of general elections and called on working people to play an active role in resolving the crisis
Right wing mob attacks rail workers’ picket in Manchester
The rail workers were on strike as part of the ‘Keep the Guard on the Train’ campaign, in defense of train guard jobs, which are critically important for safety.
- Brazil approves end to 6×1 work schedule and reduction of the work week to 40 hours
- Israel kills 31 people in Lebanon on the eve of Eid al-Adha
- Israel carries out sixth consecutive Eid massacre in Gaza
- Far-right Janez Janša to return for fourth government term in Slovenia
- With peace deal nearly final, US launches fresh attacks on Iran
