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French unions stage last-ditch street protests against new labour law
Unions in France have vowed to keep fighting the country’s new labour law, but admitted on Thursday that dwindling support meant months of street protests were now…Unions in France have vowed to keep fighting the country’s new labour law, but admitted on Thursday that dwindling support meant months of street protests were now…
2,000 jobs under threat at Caterpillar in Belgium
World's largest maker of heavy machinery begins consultation process that could lead to closure of plant in Charleroi.World's largest maker of heavy machinery begins consultation process that could lead to closure of plant in Charleroi.
Uber drivers fight for workers rights in London
Two Uber drivers in London have brought a test case at an employment tribunal arguing the ride service is acting unlawfully by not offering paid holidays and sick pay.Two Uber drivers in London have brought a test case at an employment tribunal arguing the ride service is acting unlawfully by not offering paid holidays and sick pay.
Controversial labour reform forced through in France
Labour unions mounted a last-gasp protest as the bill returned to the French National Assembly for a second review on Tuesday.Labour unions mounted a last-gasp protest as the bill returned to the French National Assembly for a second review on Tuesday.
Delays and cancellations as French unions begin indefinite transport strike
SNCF workers begun unlimited strike Aviation unions to walkout June 3 to 5 Governtment calls for talks with CGT French unions have upped the ante and launched an indefinite strike, targeting natSNCF workers begun unlimited strike Aviation unions to walkout June 3 to 5 Governtment calls for talks with CGT French unions have upped the ante and launched an indefinite strike, targeting nat
Social unrest continues in France and Belgium
Train services have been reduced today in France, where rail workers have started an unlimited strike.Train services have been reduced today in France, where rail workers have started an unlimited strike.
French strikes multiply as Euro 2016 nears
Strike action is multiplying in France and the timing couldn’t be worse with the Euro 2016 football tournament due to start there in just 10 days…Strike action is multiplying in France and the timing couldn’t be worse with the Euro 2016 football tournament due to start there in just 10 days…
More transport chaos in France in standoff over labour reforms
Unions target transport for more strikes TGV and regional trains to be hit from Tuesday night Air France pilots hold their own strike Just as the spectre of dry petrol stations and blockaded oilUnions target transport for more strikes TGV and regional trains to be hit from Tuesday night Air France pilots hold their own strike Just as the spectre of dry petrol stations and blockaded oil
Martinez takes France's CGT union into battle against the government
Another day of intense strike action has hit France, the ninth in the current series of confrontations with the government over new labour…Another day of intense strike action has hit France, the ninth in the current series of confrontations with the government over new labour…
France: Nuclear strike raises stakes in showdown over labour reforms
With pumps at more than 4,000 petrol stations in France now partially or fully dry, the showdown between the government and the hardline CGT union over contested labour reforms intensified on…With pumps at more than 4,000 petrol stations in France now partially or fully dry, the showdown between the government and the hardline CGT union over contested labour reforms intensified on…
French nuclear workers vote to join strike against labour laws
Staff at France’s 19 nuclear plants have voted to go on strike on Thursday amid escalating protests against labour reforms.Staff at France’s 19 nuclear plants have voted to go on strike on Thursday amid escalating protests against labour reforms.
Protests over French labour reforms spread to more cities
Protests in Paris against against proposed labour reforms have spread to other French cities, including Marseille, Lille, Nantes, Rennes andProtests in Paris against against proposed labour reforms have spread to other French cities, including Marseille, Lille, Nantes, Rennes and
Walloon rail strike halts trains in Belgium and beyond
Rail workers in Brussels and southern Belgium are carrying out a 48-hour strike which disrupting connections as far away as London and Paris. BothRail workers in Brussels and southern Belgium are carrying out a 48-hour strike which disrupting connections as far away as London and Paris. Both
Anti-austerity protesters battle police in Brussels
Police and anti-austerity protesters have engaged in running battles in the Belgian capital Brussels. Tens of thousands took to the streets as partPolice and anti-austerity protesters have engaged in running battles in the Belgian capital Brussels. Tens of thousands took to the streets as part
Air France violence a 'national embarrassment'
France’s political leaders say violence by workers of the country’s flag carrier Air France is a national embarrassment that reinforces the veryFrance’s political leaders say violence by workers of the country’s flag carrier Air France is a national embarrassment that reinforces the very
EU charming CELAC states for trade and investment stakes
The first EU-CELAC Summit — the European Union and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States — was held in January 2013, in SantiagoThe first EU-CELAC Summit — the European Union and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States — was held in January 2013, in Santiago
Brazil: Clashes break out at protest against new labour law
Police have used tear gas and pepper spray to disperse demonstrators in the Brazilian capital. Thousands had gathered in Brasilia to voice theirPolice have used tear gas and pepper spray to disperse demonstrators in the Brazilian capital. Thousands had gathered in Brasilia to voice their
Unions accuse McDonald's of big tax takeaway
Labour unions and a charity accused fast food chain McDonald’s of avoiding around 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) in tax between 2009 and 2013 byLabour unions and a charity accused fast food chain McDonald’s of avoiding around 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) in tax between 2009 and 2013 by
Italy grinds to a halt as unions unite in opposition to Renzi's reforms
Police clashed with protesters dressed as Santa Claus in Milan as Italian workers staged a general strike. It is the first ever national strike byPolice clashed with protesters dressed as Santa Claus in Milan as Italian workers staged a general strike. It is the first ever national strike by
Black Friday for passengers as longest rail strike in German history continues
After a terrible Thursday, it has turned into a Black Friday for German train travellers on day two of a nationwide strike that has paralysed theAfter a terrible Thursday, it has turned into a Black Friday for German train travellers on day two of a nationwide strike that has paralysed the
Health staff in England and Northern Ireland strike over pay
Health workers in England and Northern Ireland have taken part in the first strike over pay since the Thatcher era. They included nurses, midwivesHealth workers in England and Northern Ireland have taken part in the first strike over pay since the Thatcher era. They included nurses, midwives
EU, Canada set to finalise free trade pact
EU and Canadian officials are to mark the end of five years of free trade negotiations this week. They will meet in Ottawa on Friday to put theEU and Canadian officials are to mark the end of five years of free trade negotiations this week. They will meet in Ottawa on Friday to put the
Ukraine critics denounce Russian influence over EU trade deal
Despite the euphoria emanating from Ukraine’s parliament following the ratification of the EU trade accord, some MPs expressed dissatisfaction thatDespite the euphoria emanating from Ukraine’s parliament following the ratification of the EU trade accord, some MPs expressed dissatisfaction that
MEPs express support and surprise over landmark EU-Ukraine deal
MEPs have backed Ukraine’s agreement with the European Union – but expressed surprise parts of it will not be implemented until 2016. MartinMEPs have backed Ukraine’s agreement with the European Union – but expressed surprise parts of it will not be implemented until 2016. Martin
Analysis: how the landmark EU-Ukraine deal came about
On the 27th of June this year, Ukraine (and Georgia and Moldova) signed the Association Agreement with the European Union, to govern policyOn the 27th of June this year, Ukraine (and Georgia and Moldova) signed the Association Agreement with the European Union, to govern policy
EU and Ukraine parliaments hail "historic" treaty
In what has been widely described as a historic event, the European and Ukrainian parliaments have finally ratified the landmark associationIn what has been widely described as a historic event, the European and Ukrainian parliaments have finally ratified the landmark association
Turkish workers' anger at elevator deaths
Hundreds of demonstrators took the streets of Istanbul on Sunday to demand stricter health and safety regulations in the workplace. The protestHundreds of demonstrators took the streets of Istanbul on Sunday to demand stricter health and safety regulations in the workplace. The protest
Strikes earn South Africa an outlook downgrade from Fitch
Despite hopes of an end to South Africa’s longest ever mining strike, the Fitch ratings agency has changed its outlook on the country to negativeDespite hopes of an end to South Africa’s longest ever mining strike, the Fitch ratings agency has changed its outlook on the country to negative
Fast-food fury as McDonald's workers push for better wages
Some McDonald’s employees are certainly not “lovin’ it” when it comes to their pay and they showed that by holding a big demonstration at theSome McDonald’s employees are certainly not “lovin’ it” when it comes to their pay and they showed that by holding a big demonstration at the
Anti-austerity pro-jobs protest in Brussels turns violent
An anti-austerity demonstration in Brussels organised by European trade unions turned violent close to the Commission and otherAn anti-austerity demonstration in Brussels organised by European trade unions turned violent close to the Commission and other