Strike – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Russia

Ukrainian saboteurs hit by ‘massive strike’ – Moscow

Posted on March 3, 2023March 3, 2023By Editor

A cross-border raid by Kiev’s operatives has been thwarted, the Russian Federal Security Service has said. … Read More >Ukrainian saboteurs hit by ‘massive strike’ – Moscow

EU

Striking truckers reject Spain’s offer of half-billion euros

Posted on March 25, 2022March 25, 2022By Editor

Strike organizers denounce payment as a ‘band-aid’ while more unions join. … Read More >Striking truckers reject Spain’s offer of half-billion euros

EU

Hundreds of Greek doctors stage 24-hour strike to protest compulsory Covid vaccination and staff shortages (VIDEO)

Posted on October 22, 2021October 22, 2021By Editor

Hundreds of doctors working in state-run hospitals in Greece marched through the capital, Athens to decry compulsory Covid vaccination and government plans that they believe will only worsen staff shortages. … Read More >Hundreds of Greek doctors stage 24-hour strike to protest compulsory Covid vaccination and staff shortages (VIDEO)

EU

French firefighters’ & hospital unions declare strikes against ‘unconstitutional’ vaccination mandate

Posted on August 15, 2021August 15, 2021By Editor

Two French unions have called for strikes against the compulsory vaccination of firefighters, healthcare workers, and caregivers. They say the measure violates fundamental rights. … Read More >French firefighters’ & hospital unions declare strikes against ‘unconstitutional’ vaccination mandate

Hundreds of Malaysian contract doctors stage protest for better working conditions as country battles rising Covid infections

Posted on August 1, 2021August 1, 2021By Editor

Hundreds of Malaysian doctors have staged walkouts from major hospitals, demanding that the government offer better job security and wages. The protests come amid a spike of coronavirus infections. … Read More >Hundreds of Malaysian contract doctors stage protest for better working conditions as country battles rising Covid infections

EU

French hospital goes on INDEFINITE strike to protest Covid-19 vaccination mandate

Posted on July 29, 2021July 29, 2021By Editor

The staff of the hospital in Montelimar, in the French department of Drome, have gone on indefinite strike to protest the new rules demanding they take a vaccine against Covid-19 by mid-September or face losing their jobs. … Read More >French hospital goes on INDEFINITE strike to protest Covid-19 vaccination mandate

Myanmar military surround striking railway staff’s compound amid protest crackdown (PHOTOS)

Posted on March 11, 2021March 11, 2021By Editor

Security forces surrounded the offices of railway staff in Myanmar in the latest military crackdown on protestors, as a general strike rages on with businesses closed in opposition to the February 1 coup. … Read More >Myanmar military surround striking railway staff’s compound amid protest crackdown (PHOTOS)

Journalism & Mass media

Explaining India’s farmer uprising, the largest strike in human history

Posted on February 13, 2021February 13, 2021By Editor

Anya Parampil speaks with New Delhi-based journalist Prasanth Radhakrishnan about the historic farmer strike currently sweeping India. … Read More >Explaining India’s farmer uprising, the largest strike in human history

EU

Thousands take to the streets as nationwide strike over pay & working conditions kicks off in France (VIDEOS)

Posted on February 5, 2021February 5, 2021By Editor

A nationwide strike has kicked off in France, with public sector workers demanding better pay and working conditions and condemning sloppy government support amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. … Read More >Thousands take to the streets as nationwide strike over pay & working conditions kicks off in France (VIDEOS)

EU

Poland’s national women’s strike sees mass walkouts in opposition to near-total abortion ban

Posted on October 30, 2020October 30, 2020By Editor

A nationwide women’s strike is being held in Poland on Wednesday, as people continue to demonstrate against the near-total abortion ban that was imposed after a court ruling last week. … Read More >Poland’s national women’s strike sees mass walkouts in opposition to near-total abortion ban