Coordinated Anarchist Groups: values, methods and purposes In this paper we present ourselves to all our male and female, anarchist, ‘libertarian’ and anti-authoritarian comrades.
Con este texto queremos presentarnos ante todxs lxs compañerxs  anarquistas, libertarios y antiautoritarios. |
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Category: take the streets
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.
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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- 7 injured as Spanish miners clash with police (sfgate.com)
1000’s saltan los peajes/ 1000’s Jump Road Tolls
La segunda protesta contra el precio de los peajes termina con 3.087 denuncias en Catalunya
The second protest against the price of tolls ends with 3,087 complaints in Catalunya
Thousands of drivers have supported the protest against the price of tolls. The initiative, promoted by groups # novullpagar and I do not pay, was seconded in Catalonia, Valencia and Madrid Country.
Miles de conductores han secundado la protesta contra el precio de los peajes. La iniciativa, promovida por los colectivos #novullpagar y Yo no pago, fue secundada en Catalunya, País Valencià y Madrid.
For the group # novullpagar (I do not pay) that of “second parts are never good” has not been fulfilled. Today, thousands of drivers have supported the protest against the price of tolls, which was to go through them without paying a single euro on the grounds that the roads used to transport enough already retired.
Para el colectivo #novullpagar (No quiero pagar) aquello de “segundas partes nunca fueron buenas” no se ha cumplido. Hoy, miles de conductores han secundado la protesta contra el precio de los peajes, que consistía en pasar por ellos sin pagar ni un sólo euro por considerar que las autopistas por las que circulan ya están suficientemente amortizadas .
The call was announced, with the cooperation of the platform I do not pay-to encourage those who circulate through Spanish roads, but although there were also withheld in the Valencian Country and Madrid, Catalonia where he was more successful.
Thus, there have been major bottlenecks tolls Vilassar de Mar, where the retention of vehicles came to occupy four miles, and Martorell (Barcelona). Although, according to Efe said the organizers, there were also boycott against South tolls Girona, Mollet and Garraf, which showed “little retention and collapse, despite the orders of the concessionaire Abertis to pass quickly to the people.”
La convocatoria estaba anunciada -gracias a la colaboración de la plataforma Yo no pago- para animar a todos aquellos que circularan por carreteras españolas pero,
aunque también se produjeron retenciones en el País Valencià y Madrid, fue en Catalunya donde tuvo más éxito.
Así, se han producido importantes atascos en los peajes de Vilassar de Mar -donde la retención de vehículos llegó a ocupar seis kilómetros– y Martorell (Barcelona) . Aunque, según indicaron los convocantes a Efe, también hubo boicot contra los peajes en Girona Sur, Mollet y Garraf, que registraron “pequeñas retenciones y colapsos, pese a las ordenes de la concesionaria Abertis de dejar pasar rápidamente a la gente”.
In the end, according to Abertis, the day ended with 3,087 complaints for nonpayment. “Offenders” shall pay a fine of 100 euros, plus the possible administrative penalty the company to claim back the amount not paid.
However, of the 16,000 complaints of default which, until last Thursday, had received the Catalan Traffic Service toll dealerships, only 1,291 have been processed. Still, the platform # novullpagar asked the government “to stop debt collection agencies make Abertis” and “not to pursue or threaten citizens attached to the campaign.”
Although, as that service, monitoring the protest was much lower (almost 50% less) than last May 1, the platform convenor disagrees. “The Catalan people have answered again representing abuse tolls in Catalonia”, sentenced.
Al final, según datos de Abertis, la jornada terminó con 3.087 denuncias por impago. Los “infractores” deberán pagar una multa de 100 euros, además de la posible sanción administrativa que la compañía reclamará para que devuelvan el importe no pagado.
No obstante, de las 16.000 denuncias por impago que, hasta el jueves pasado, había recibido el Servicio Catalán de Tráfico de las concesionarias de peajes, sólo se han tramitado 1.291. Aun así, la plataforma #novullpagar pidió al Gobierno “que deje de hacer de cobrador del frac de Abertis” y “que no persiga ni amenace a los ciudadanos adheridos a la campaña”.
Aunque, según dicho Servicio, el seguimiento de la protesta fue mucho menor (casi un 50% menos) que la del pasado 1 de mayo, la plataforma convocante discrepa. “El
pueblo catalán ha respondido de nuevo contra el abuso que representan los peajes en Catalunya”, sentenciaron.
“Thousands of vehicles have collapsed at 12:00 pm the main tolls and the wave of demonstrations to 18:00 h was even more crowded,” they said.
Another objective of the group is calling on all political parties to support the abolition of tolls Act introduced in Parliament by Catalan Solidarity per Independence.
After the good response to the mobilization of 12:00, organizers have said # novullpagar have signed up another goal in the second protest of the day, convened at 18:00, qualifying for success.
After the day, the Platform # novullpagar Prou Peatges feel entitled to urge the Govern in their demands and ask him to stop “threatening” to citizens who choose not to pay tolls.
“Miles de vehículos han colapsado hacia las 12:00h los principales peajes y la oleada de movilizaciones de las 18:00h ha sido aún más multitudinaria”, aseguraron.
Otro de los objetivos del colectivo es pedir a todos los partidos políticos que apoyen la Ley de supresión de peajes presentada en el Parlament por Solidaritat Catalana per la Indepèndencia.
Después de la buena acogida de la movilización de las 12:00, los organizadores de #novullpagar han afirmado haberse apuntado un nuevo tanto en la segunda protesta del día, convocada a las 18:00, que califican de éxito.
Tras la jornada, la Plataforma #novullpagar Prou Peatges se siente legitimada para insistir ante el Govern en sus reivindicaciones y pedirle que deje de “amenazar” a los ciudadanos que optan por no pagar los peajes.
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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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Québec: “we didn’t know it was impossible, so we did it!”
by Malav Kanuga on May 28, 2012
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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Police and media send OCCUPY underground
What happened to the Occupy movement? |
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Although media coverage has dwindled, Occupy cells are alive and well all over the United S tates – and beyond. |
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Occupy Wall Street was at the pinnacle of its power in October 2011, when thousands of people converged at Zuccotti Park and successfully foiled the plans of billionaire Mayor Michael Bloombergto sweep away the occupation on grounds of public health. From that vantage point, the Occupy movement appears to have tumbled off a cliff, having failed to organise anything like a general strike on May Day – despite months of rumblings of mass walkouts, blockades and shutdowns…………
Others note that protests did take place in more than 110 cities on May Day in |
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