Jonathan Picard

On December 11, workers from the CGT Union and the French National Railway Company will strike indefinitely across France. 

On December 11 at 7:00 PM, workers from the French National Railway Company and the CGT Union will strike indefinitely in France. The demonstrators will demand a moratorium for the planned closure of freight operator Fret SNCF. The shutdown will lead to the layoff of between 170,000-200,00 employees. The work stoppage will also affect the healthcare sector. Demonstrations are expected in major cities.

On December 11, public sector workers will strike nationwide in Greece, to demand increased salaries.

On December 11, members of the Greek Confederation of Civil Servants’ Trade Unions (ADEDY) will strike nationwide. The ADEDY represents workers in the public sector and disruptions to public health, education, and other public services are expected. At 1:00 PM, protesters will gather outside the Ministry of Finance in Athens. Additional demonstrations are possible.

On December 6, healthcare workers will strike for 24-hours nationwide in Portugal.

On December 6, healthcare workers from the Social Security Institute (ISS) and National Health Service (SNS) will strike for 24-hours. Disruptions to hospital and clinical services will take place, but minimum services will be offered. The purpose of the strike will be to demand the hiring of additional medical staff, improved opportunities for professional development, and better working conditions.

From November 23 to 24, railway workers will strike in Italy, to demand the renewal of the national railway contract.

On November 23 at 9:00 PM , railway workers from the Unione Sindacale di Base (USB) will strike for 24-hours. The strike will be nationwide and will have the greatest impact in Trenitalia, Trenord, Tper, and Italo. The USB are demanding the renewal of a new contract and improved workplace safety measures. Demonstrations are possible.

On November 22, protesters will gather in Kathmandu, Nepal, to support the Communist Party of Nepal.

On November 22 at an unspecified time, over 100,000 people with the Communist Party of Nepal – Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) will demonstrate at the Bhadrakali Temple. The march will pass through New Road Gate, Bir Hospital, Ratna Park, and Tri-Chandra Campus, and will conclude at Durbar Marg. The event has been organized to promote the values of the Communist Party and denounce anarchy.

On November 11, Polish citizens will gather in Warsaw, Poland, to commemorate Polish Independence Day, counter protests are expected.

On November 11 at 2:00 PM, approximately 100,000 people will march from the Rondo Romana Dmowskiego to the National Stadium to commemorate Polish Independence Day. Counter-protesters will march from the Plac Konstytucji to the Plac Trzech Krzyży. Significant traffic disruptions and a heightened security presence are expected.

On November 4, a red warning was issued for Barcelona, Spain, due to torrential rain and flooding.

On November 4, red warnings were issued for Catalonia due to heavy rainfall and flooding. Currently 15 flights have been cancelled and roads leading to the airport are blocked, causing severe disruptions to El Prat Airport in Barcelona. Several highways have been closed and all commuter trains in northeast Catalonia have been suspended.  This follows storms in Valencia which has killed at least 217 people. 

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