Light, water, telephone, class struggle in installments: social reproduction and labor struggles in the neighborhoods of Athens
Analysis by a participant on the struggles of the neighbourhood assemblies in Athens since 2008 in combating the immediate consequences of the crisis and economic restructuring.
General Strike in Portugal.
Submitted by Leon on Nov 25 2011 03:07
A 24-hour strike in Portugal against proposed austerity measures has grounded flights and halted public transport.
Hundreds of thousands of workers took part in the action, including air traffic controllers, metro workers, teachers and hospital staff.
Where has all my money gone you vile insidious woman?
Submitted by working class s... on Nov 19 2011 14:56
The great privatisation swindle has meant that we are indirectly paying twice for some services. Successive governments has trousered trillions from the legalised thievery that was made popular by 'that woman'. Where has my money gone, and can I have it back please?
Southampton: Britain's Wisconsin?
Submitted by Django on Jul 15 2011 19:10
Public sector workers in Southampton are reaching the end of a week of strike action, organised in response to swingeing cuts and job losses being implemented by the Conservative-led local council.
Scottish Water workers vote on industrial action
Submitted by Steven. on Oct 31 2008 01:23
Scottish Water workers are being balloted on industrial action after the employer imposed a below inflation pay rise which had not been agreed.
UK: One in four will live in fuel poverty
Submitted by Rob Ray on Jul 18 2008 09:21
Over 14 million people could find themselves in fuel poverty in the near future, if new figures from gas giant Centrica predicting a 70% rise in gas prices prove accurate - nearly a quarter of the population.
1993-1996: The Dublin fight against water charges
Submitted by Steven. on Sep 13 2006 15:16
A short history of the successful direct action campaign of non-payment which prevented the imposition of charges for water in Dublin, Ireland.
LPG - a load of hot air
Submitted by Freedom on Sep 2 2006 07:34
The Competition Commission has found evidence that huge monopolies dominating a major utility sector are taking advantage of the position - but apparently not enough to warrant action.
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