Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Massive Labor Strikes And Protests Across Europe Over Austerity



European Workers Stage Austerity Protests -- BBC

Workers across the European Union are staging a series of protests and strikes against rising unemployment and austerity measures.

General strikes in Spain and Portugal have halted transport, businesses and schools. Police and protesters have clashed in Madrid.

Rallies have taken place in 23 countries including Greece, France and Belgium, union officials told the BBC.

Hundreds of flights to and from striking nations have been cancelled.

Airlines are recommending that passengers check schedules before setting out to airports.

British Airways and Easyjet were among the UK carriers forced to cancel some of their services.

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More News On Today's Protests In Europe

At the scene: Correspondents on EU austerity protests -- BBC
Europe Faces a Multi-National General Strike Against Austerity -- Time
Workers in Southern Europe Synchronize Anti-Austerity Strikes
-- New York Times
In Europe, Angry Workers Protest Austerity -- Voice of America
‘Enough is enough!’ Anti-austerity strikes sweep Europe -- Financial post/Reuters
Anti-austerity strikes sweep southern Europe -- Reuters
Austerity protests stall several European nations -- Bloomberg Businessweek
Europe Protests Austerity With Strikes in Spain, Italy -- Bloomberg Businessweek
European Governments Resolute in Face of Anti-Austerity Protests -- Voice of America
European strikes: who is protesting and why? -- The Guardian

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