Category: social revolution

CNT Badalona: arrests of 6 more fellow general strikers

Press release..CNT Badalona on the arrests of 6 more fellow strikers
Yesterday we  lived another episode of this long history of repression, now there have been over a hundred prisoners, nearly fifty defendants, in addition to the thousands of identified and monitored after the last general strike.
This time once again it was the turn in Badalona  ( a large working class Barcelona suburb), where the morning began with groups of Police in plain clothes waiting at the door of the houses of several friends to stop them, with all the paraphernalia and staging designed to frighten and said to colleagues facing the neighborhood. Balaclavas, handcuffs, runs, screams, sirens … were common ingredients in four arrests that could have been simplified with a citation in an envelope, …
But the intimidating task did not end here, throughout the day many people remained supportive picketing the door of the police station demanding the release of detainees, and at the same concentration were kidnapped two more companions. Also throughout the day there was the constant presence of police in plain clothes around our local CNT union and other organizations in the city, around the homes of other companies, and even openly following comrades cars.
Six detainees were accused of public disorder caused by cutting the C-31 with burning tires, and later participating in the picket of the shopping area in Badalona on the day general strike on 29 march.On  that date were already arrested five people accused of similar charges, and the days before and after several people were identified and some fined for their work in broadcasting, information and propaganda……

see full release here ( in catalan) http://barcelona.indymedia.org/newswire/display/448334/index.php

Solidarity and mutual support

Spanish heroes STRIKE..for obsolete coal mines

Spanish miners deploy bazookas and guerrilla tactics

Outside of Spain there has been little publicity of the miners’ strike in Asturias, even though the region is now in a state of near civil-war with armed clashes daily and the majority of the local population supporting the miners. Spain is also preparing for a general strike, involving all the main unions, including the CNT and the UGT. Below are details of the Asturias campaign, plus video footage.

Despatch provided to Darker Net from the Asturias frontline… “Over 8000 miners in Spain have been on strike since May 23… our protests have been met by Guardia Civil firing tear gas and rubber bullets… two days ago we retaliated by using a bazooka against the Guardia Civil. The strike was prompted by an announcement by the conservative government of Mariano Rajoy of drastic cuts in subsidies to the mining industry, which will threaten the livelihoods of around 8,000 miners and endanger another 30,000 jobs.

The miners strike is a rallying cry with sympathy actions spreading daily. Hopefully leading to a new indefinite General Strike. Generations of miners have given their lives to the industry, only to be thrown on the slag heap to save cash for paying the bankers. The miners deserve and demand the best deal and pensions possible.

strikers escort an old lady past barricades

But lets not forget that these mines have been obsolete for decades, kept open only for fear of near  total energy dependence.

And secondly of course, all coal mines need to be closed down immediately, if we are to have any hope of preventing  a runaway Greenhouse Effect and maintaining a habitable planet for our children.

The miners deserve and demand the best deal and pensions possible. But keeping those mines open is subsidising  fossil fuels that are now lethal, and makes it impossible to argue for cuts elsewhere. Support the Miners…But close the Mines!!

We are holding sit-ins, occupying the main square of Oviedo, the provincial capital of Asturias and the centre of the Spanish coal country, and are blocking and barricading highways connecting Asturias to the rest of Spain. Sixteen main roads in Asturias have been blockaded and two rail lines have been shut down by the strikers. In some areas of Asturias and Leon the clashes have escalated into near civil war. We are appealing for support and solidarity from around the world.”

To see more clashes between miners and Guardia Civil: click http://darkernet.wordpress.com/2012/06/15/spanish-miners-d

Here is an account of the historic 1962-1963 Asturias miners’ strike by Guy Debord (Situationist International).

Another video (from 4 June):

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Citizens! Let’s arrest Politicians.

Nowhere safe for Tony Blair as yet another attempt to arrest him for war crimes

Anti-war protester David Lawley-Wakelin interrupted Tony Blair as he was giving evidence to the Leveson Inquiry into Press Ethics on 28 May 2012: “This man is a war criminal, he should be arrested.”

Grace McCann attempted a citizen’s arrest on Tony Blair when he appeared at the Iraq Inquiry in January 2010.

Kate O’Sullivan made a citizen’s arrest on Tony Blair in September 2010, at a book signing in Dublin, Ireland.

The list of places where Tony Blair must look over his shoulder for protesters during his endless carousel around the global lecture circuit now includes Hong Kong, after a speech on faith and globalisation was interrupted by an activist seeking to make a citizen’s arrest on the former prime minister.
Such protests have become an increasingly common feature of Blair’s agenda since he left office. Last month, his testimony to the Leveson inquiry into the media was interrupted by an activist who shouted that the former PM should be arrested for war crimes. David Lawley-Wakelin, 49, gained entry to the room at the Royal Courts of Justice via an unguarded rear staircase.

SEE: Arrest Blair for crimes against peace – the website offering a reward for people attempting a peaceful citizen’s arrest of Tony Blair: www.arrestblair.org.

Long and shocking history of total repression of women

How Frightened Patriarchal Men Have Tried to Repress Women’s Sexuality Through History

Nasty conservative attacks on women would have been well received in the Roman senate, the Greek agora or most halls of religious power in early Europe

The sexual revolution was not sparked by a single incident and no particular group can claim credit (or blame) for carrying it forward. But all of us agree that it has indeed taken place and that American society has been transformed. A good gauge of the scope of the sexual revolution comes from its opponents. If it’s not Rick Santorum, it’s another conservative leader decrying the threat to our way of life posed by the loosening of traditional codes of sexual behavior.

But the opposition to the sexual revolution goes much further than sex. Continue reading “Long and shocking history of total repression of women”

Ocupan para familias desalojados/ We Occupy for evicted families

 

Ocupan un edificio en Sabadell para alojar a familias desahuciada

Building Occupied in Sabadell to accommodate evicted families evicted

The action, in which 200 people participated, was organized by the Platform or the Affected by Mortgage Crisis and (PAHC).

La acción, en que han participado unas 200 personas, ha sido convocada por la Plataforma de Afectados por la Hipoteca y la Crisis (PAHC).

Al grito de “no se entiende, gente sin casa y casa sin gente” un grupo formado por unas 200 personas ha ocupado un edificio deshabitado en Sabadell Sud. La acción, que se ha producido hacia las 12.15 horas, ha sido promovida por la Plataforma de Afectados por la Hipoteca y la Crisis (PAHC). La finca en cuestión está situada en la calle de Sant Vicenç Paül, es de obra nueva y propiedad de Catalunya Caixa. La plataforma quiere que en el edificio puedan vivir familias que han sido desahuciadas de sus casas.press

Shouting ” its crazy homes without people and people without homes” a group of 200 people has occupied an unoccupied building in Sabadell Sud The action, which occurred at 12.15 pm, has been promoted by the Platform Affected by the Mortgage and the Crisis (PAHC). The property in question is located across the street from San Vicente de Paul, is new construction and owned by Caixa Catalunya Bank. The platform wants to live in the building families who have been evicted from their homes.

Según informa un testimonio de los hechos, tres coches de los Mossos d’Esquadra han presenciado la ocupación, aunque no han llegado a intervenir para impedirla. De momento se desconoce si la policía enviará refuerzos para desalojar el bloque. Las personas que han participado en la acción, en que también se ha leído un manifiesto, han cortado la calle para protestar por la situación de desamparo en que se encuentran muchas de las familias que han perdido su casa o están en peligro de perderla como consecuencia de la crisis económica.

As reported by a witness of events, three cars of the Catalan police have witnessed the occupation, but have failed to intervene to prevent it. It was unclear if the police sent reinforcements to dislodge the block. People who have participated in the action, which also have read a manifesto, have cut the street to protest the lack of protection that are many families who have lost their homes or are in jeopardy as a result of the economic crisis.

frm  http://www.kaosenlared.net/territorios/t/paisoscatalans/  ..gracias y traduccion de Gooogle

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HUELGA DE CONSUMO DEL 29 DE MAYO

 

SOBRE LA HUELGA DE CONSUMO DEL 29 DE MAYO

El próximo 29 de mayo puedes participar de forma activa en la protesta por el tremendo recorte de derechos laborales, sociales y de libertades colectivas e individuales que conlleva la nu 

eva REFORMA LABORAL.

¿Quién se atreve ahora a quedarse embarazada, a guardar cama cuando llega el inevitable gripazo, quién le dirá a su jefatura un “no puedo”, quién denunciará un abuso, un trato vejatorio, unas condiciones laborales insalubres o mezquinas?

Además de la participación activa en las movilizaciones, también podemos incidir en esta jornada de lucha, evidenciando el rechazo a esta situación que nos traslada a una época casi medieval de señores y vasall@s.

DEMOSTREMOS QUE QUIÉN SOSTIENE LA ECONOMÍA Y CREA LA RIQUEZA DE UN PAÍS SOMOS: LAS PERSONAS

HUELGA DE CONSUMO:

DESENCHUFA ABSOLUTAMENTE TODO AQUELLO QUE NO SEA IMPRESCINDIBLE, baja a mínimos vitales el uso del agua o los combustibles. ¡SE PUEDE!

NO COMPRES NADA, no gastes. Prevé tus necesidades esas 24 horas… y baja el consumo siempre!

DEJA TRANQUILO AL BANCO, no utilices tarjetas ni cajeros automáticos.

DESEMPOLVA LA BICI, ESTIRA LAS PIERNAS, CAMINA. Si no tienes más remedio que usar tu vehículo, compártelo y no pongas gasolina el 29. Cuélate y no pagues en los medios de transporte.

http://www.kaosenlared.net/secciones/s2/laboraleconomia/item/19605-29-de-mayo-jornada-de-lucha-y-huelga-de-consumo.html

OLVIDA LA TELE y el ordenador, sal a la calle y lucha!!! USA EL MÓVIL SÓLO EN CASO DE EMERGENCIA.

¡ORGANÍZATE Y DESCONECTA TU CONSUMO!

Québec: “we didn’t know it was impossible, so we did it!”

by Malav Kanuga on May 28, 2012

Post image for Québec: “we didn’t know it was impossible, so we did it!”Over the past 3,5 months, a student strike against tuition hikes in Québec has evolved into one of the biggest anti-capitalist movements in North America.

Originally published by Occupy Theory

Origins of an unlimited general strike (“grève générale illimitée”)

Students in Quebec marked their hundredth day of an unlimited general strike on Tuesday, 22 May, the culmination of the most stunning mass protest movement of recent months and North America’s largest student movement in years. In fact, the mobilizations in Quebec might just be Canada’s Arab Spring.

Red Square Revolt | Quebec Students on Strike from nate on Vimeo.

Students have been organizing against tuition hikes for nearly one and a half years, when the Quebec government first proposed to raise tuition fees by seventy-five percent over five years (amended to eighty-two percent over seven years by the government at the end of April). Before the general strike began in February, protests, demos, trainings, letter writing campaigns, and attempts to negotiate in good faith with the government were consistently met with obstinate silence from the Charest administration. For the students there has been a growing sense of urgency and a shared recognition that increased tuition means a heavier student debt burden, hundreds of more hours a year spent working instead of studying, less access for working class and lower class students, and a shift in university culture toward the market, the commodification of education, the financialization of student life, and the privatization of the university…….  READ MUCH MORE………….

Reblogged with thanks from        http://roarmag.org/2012

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