World news about “Trade unions” published by euronews.
French union labour reform protest – nocomment Thousands of trade unions demonstrators took to the streets of Paris, as the French National Assembly voted on a labour reform bill that includes measures… 09/04/2013
Protest against employing contract workers and low wages – nocomment Thousands of Indonesian factory workers took to the streets of the capital Jakarta on Thursday to protest against low wages and a new social security law that… 22/11/2012
SAS secures austerity deal from unions Managers at the Scandinavian airline SAS have secured agreement from the final union over severe cost-cutting plans to avoid bankruptcy. SAS said the Danish… 19/11/2012
ETUC blasts austerity abyss The European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) representing workers in 23 countries called for solidarity action today, protesting against austerity plans… 14/11/2012
Russian trade union revival During the Soviet era, from 1917 to 1991, trade unions in Russia were state run organisations which had nothing to do with helping workers fight for their… 20/07/2012
Civil service strike threat looms over EU EU workers in Brussels have threatened strike action in the face of possible job, wage and pension cuts. Budget talks are still ongoing but many civil… 29/06/2011
Anti-austerity protests on Portugal’s streetsThe streets of Portugal’s capital Lisbon were the venue for the largest of a series of anti-austerity demonstrations staged in 24 of the country’s… 17/02/2013
Unions threaten to keep Athens at a standstillUnderground stations in the Greek capital remain deserted, as striking subway workers defy a government order to go back to work. Lawmakers have threatened… 24/01/2013
General strike cripples ArgentinaIn Argentina, public transport was brought to a halt in the first general strike since President Cristina Fernandez took office five years ago. Opposition… 21/11/2012
French pensioners angry at reform plansThousands of pensioners have taken to the streets in France to protest against the government’s pension policies. Four thousand were present in the centre… 12/10/2012
Strikes increase in ArgentinaArgentina’s double-digit inflation has brought thousands onto the streets to call for an increase in wages for government workers. This is the third… 11/10/2012
Italian unions rally against Monti’s spending cutsAs many as 30,000 members of Italy’s two largest unions marched through Rome on Friday to protest against government spending cuts. The demonstration by… 28/09/2012
Portuguese bemoan “unfair” tax rise for workersPortugal’s tough new austerity measures have been widely criticised as an attack on workers. The government’s announced a raft of changes, including an… 08/09/2012
Unions slam Portugal’s new austerity measuresThere has been fierce condemnation of new tough austerity measures announced by Portugal’s prime minister. Pedro Passos Coehlo said last night the… 08/09/2012
Lonmin threaten to sack striking SAfrican minersTensions between striking miners at a platinum plant near Johannesburg, the police and mine owners Lonmin, increased on Wednesday when a court ruled the… 16/08/2012
Hollande recognises tough labour laws in FranceFrench President Francois Hollande has admitted “structural rigidities” regarding labour laws will need to be addressed in order to satisfy international… 09/07/2012
Spain’s trade unions pile on the pressureSpain’s main trade unions have staged yet more nationwide demonstrations against the government’s austerity measures. The rallies attracted thousands of… 20/06/2012
Trade unionists protest in CasablancaThousands of trade unionists have taken to the streets of Casablanca, calling for better working conditions and higher wages. Demonstrators accused… 28/05/2012
Thousands take part in May Day ralliesAnti-austerity is a theme that has been running through traditional May Day rallies across Europe. In Madrid, labour activists voiced their opposition to… 01/05/2012
Polish pension plans spark protestThe wave of protests over government measures to tackle the financial crisis around Europe has also engulfed Poland. A huge crowd gathered outside… 30/03/2012
Strike brings Spain to standstillSpanish Prime Minister, Mariano Rajoy faced his first test, as unions staged a general strike against fresh austerity measures, as well as labour reform which… 29/03/2012
Tempers flare as Spain holds general strikeSpain’s Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy faces his first test as unions stage a general strike today against fresh austerity measures. Tensions flared in the… 29/03/2012
London teachers say no to lower pensionsThousands of teachers took to the streets of London over the government’s austerity measures that will affect their pensions. Members of National Union of… 28/03/2012
Italy’s unions dig in over proposed austerity measuresItaly’s week started with demonstrations and strikes that are set to be repeated over the next five days. On Monday port, highway and haulage workers angry… 12/12/2011
Qantas back in air after tribunal rulingStrike-hit Qantas flights have resumed, ending travel misery for passengers. The airline grounded its global fleet this weekend in Australia’s worst labour… 31/10/2011
Qantas planes due to return to the skiesGrounded Qantas planes are expected to be back in the skies in the coming hours after a ruling by an Australian employment tribunal. The airline and… 30/10/2011
Australian tribunal orders end to Qantas disputeAn Australian employment tribunal has ordered an end to the industrial dispute that grounded all Qantas flights over the weekend. Qantas made the shock move… 30/10/2011
Australian government tackles Qantas strikeTens of thousands of travellers are hoping to be on their way if a government-appointed tribunal can get Qantas planes off the tarmac. A dispute with the… 30/10/2011
Australian PM: Qantas row threatens economyAustralia’s prime minister has warned that the decision by Qantas to stop flying could have serious economic consequences. Julia Gillard was speaking on the… 29/10/2011
Qantas grounds all flights amid labour disputeAustralian airline Qantas has grounded all of its flights with immediate effect owing to an industrial dispute. The airline’s management has been locked in… 29/10/2011
UK pension talks fail to prevent strike threatThe British government and public sector unions say talks aimed at heading off a major strike over pension reforms this week have made progress – but the two… 27/06/2011
Public transport grounded as Italy goes on strikeA nationwide strike in Italy has hit public transport as well as other services. Commuters in Rome and elsewhere scrambled to find the few buses and trains… 06/05/2011
Students strike against Sarkozy’s pension reformAs France reels from industrial action across a number of sectors secondary schools and colleges have joined the battle against pension reform and a hike in… 12/10/2010
Strikes raise pressure on French governmentThe latest wave of strikes against French pension reforms has kicked off today with quiet train stations, air and sea ports heralding a miserable time for… 12/10/2010
French workers strike against pension reformsAnother 24-hour nationwide strike has begun in France, in protest against government plans to raise the country’s retirement age from 60 to 62. Train… 12/10/2010
Unions pleased with Brussels turnoutBrussels was the scene of one of the biggest demonstrations against government austerity measures. Tens of thousands of people marched through the Belgian… 30/09/2010
Postal liberalisation moratorium urged by unionsHold up liberalisation of Europe’s postal services. That was the call of demonstrators representing more than 150 trade unions from across Europe. They… 08/09/2010
Shipyard union Solidarity marks anniversaryPoland is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Gdansk accords, which established the Solidarity Trade Union as a workers’ body, independent… 31/08/2010
Solidarity founder misses 30th anniversary eventThirty years after Polish workers won landmark trade union rights, lighting the fuse that eventually brought the end of communism in Europe, the strike leader… 31/08/2010
Spanish parliament approves key labour reformsThe vote seemed comprehensive in the Spanish parliament: 168 in favour, only eight against. MPs approved the socialist government’s plans to reform the labour… 22/06/2010
Spain set for general strikeSpain largest unions have called a general strike for September 29 over a planned shake up of labour laws. The Spanish government is set to approve a new… 16/06/2010
BA flight chaos as five-day walkout beginsThousands of British Airways passengers have had flights cancelled or disrupted as the air carrier’s cabin crew launched a five-day strike. The chaos has… 24/05/2010
