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[en] 500 logistics workers march through Bologna

Posted on 2013/06/03 by

At least 500 people joined the demonstration organized by the Si Cobas union in Bologna, to protest against the layoff of 50 logistics workers who have been involved, over the last few months, in harsh struggles for fair salaries and … Continue reading →

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[en] Minister of Labour Elsa Fornero is Welcomed in Naples by 3000 Protesters

Posted on 2012/11/13 by

More than 3,000 students and unemployed workers demonstrated on November 12 in Fuorigrotta, a neighborhood of Naples, as a protest against Elsa Fornero, the Minister of Labour, and Francesco Profumo, the Minister of Education, who were in town to attend … Continue reading →

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[en] School students mobilise across Italy

Posted on 2012/10/12 by

On October 5th, school students took to the streets in dozens of cities across Italy in protests which saw burning of electoral cards, police baton charges and many arrests. The date was launched in the last days of the No … Continue reading →

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[en] 75000 no, but government goes straight on

Posted on 2012/02/27 by

On saturday 25 february a new notav demonstration took place. Protesters marched for over 8 km, from Bussoleno to Susa, passing toward the zone where the international station of Susa and the entrance of the main tunnel are supposed to … Continue reading →

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[en] Omsa workers call to boycott

Posted on 2012/01/16 by

In 60 days, in Faenza, North of Italy, 239 Omsa workers will lose their jobs and their redundancy payments. One of the most important Italian textile productive centers will eventually terminate its activities. Omsa is one of the most important … Continue reading →

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[en] Fincantieri boatyard workers on protest in Sestri Ponente

Posted on 2011/12/31 by

When attracked at the harbour of the small post-industrial town of Savona, Costa ships dominate all the landscape. Capable of hosting thousands passangers, they look like floating Las Vegas, white and brighting dream cities that will cross the seas to … Continue reading →

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[en] Teatro Coppola occupied in Catania

Posted on 2011/12/29 by

In june Valle theatre in Rome, in September the Marinoni theatre in Venice and now Coppola theatre in Catania as well is occupied. ” We reclaim the right and a duty to take up and care for a common good … Continue reading →

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