I received a new report by the Egyptian Workers and Trade Unions Watch, for the whole of September, citing 94 industrial conflicts in 86 locations. Around 50,000 workers took part in strikes, sit-ins or protests; while another 170,000 workers have either threatened industrial action or, according to the EWTUW, are expected to do so soon.
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French rail workers extend strike
From Al-Jazeera…
A strike by rail and energy workers in France to protest against the government’s new pension plans has crippled bus, underground and rail services across the country.
Initially meant to be a one-day strike on Thursday, it has been extended by another day.
The strike is seen as the first major challenge to changes put forward by Nicolas Sarkozy, the country’s president.
Industrial action report: 1st two weeks of Sept
I received a report from the Egyptian Workers and Trade Unions Watch, citing 41 industrial conflicts in the first two weeks of Septemeber.