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UK Public Sector Strikes

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Undercover police spotted by protesters in London march

Lots of undercover police were mingling with protesters. Some were spotted by protesters who then shamed them into walking off. London, UK. 30th...

by Richard Rowland in United Kingdom on 30/11/2011

Politics

Demonstrations against Government cuts - Bournemouth

Workers from across the Greater Bournemouth area demonstrated against government austerity measures and pension cuts as part of a series of protests...

by Graham Horne in United Kingdom on 30/11/2011

Politics

Man questioned under Section 60 at Bank of the Year Awards - London

The Bank of the Year Awards 2011 was held at the Intercontinental Hotel at Hyde Park Corner. One protester was there and got questioned and searched...

by Alex Milan Tracy in United Kingdom on 30/11/2011

30/11/2011 - Undercover police spotted by protesters in London march - United Kingdom - Lots of undercover police were mingling...
30/11/2011 - Man questioned under Section 60 at Bank of the Year Awards - London - United Kingdom - The Bank of the Year Awards 2011 was...
30/11/2011 - Demonstrations against Government cuts - Bournemouth - United Kingdom - Workers from across the Greater...
30/11/2011 - Lone protester detained outside the Banker of the Year Awards - United Kingdom - A lone protester and his dog are...
30/11/2011 - Heightened security at Banker of the Year Awards - London - United Kingdom - There is a large police presence at the...
30/11/2011 - St Andrew's Day march to Scottish Parliament in public sector protest - United Kingdom - A huge turnout of public sector workers...
30/11/2011 - Occupy London protesters target mining company Xstrata - Piccadilly - United Kingdom - Around 60 Occupy London protesters...
30/11/2011 - Police kettle protesters on Panton Street - United Kingdom - Police kettled a breakaway group of...
30/11/2011 - Protesters Storm Panton House - United Kingdom - More than 20 arrests have been made...
30/11/2011 - Thousands march in London against public sector pension cuts - United Kingdom - Thousands march in opposition of public...

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Riots get heavier during general strike in Barcelona

Politics

Riots get heavier during general strike in Barcelona

In the afternoon the riots got heavier all over the city center during the general strike. Police worked quite hard to calm down the situation, which in just a few moments got really in...
by Lino De Vallier, on 29th of March 2012
Strike and Protest March - London

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Strike and Protest March - London

An estimated 30,000 striking public sector workers marched in London. Young and old, public and private sector workers joined the march against pension cuts. London, UK. 30th November 2...
by Cyril Nutkins, on 30th of November 2011
Union leaders speak at London demonstration

Politics

Union leaders speak at London demonstration

Union leaders speak as an estimated 30,000 people marched through the streets of London in protest against the public service pension reforms proposed by the UK Government. London, UK. ...
by Simon Webster, on 30th of November 2011
Pension picket outside the Houses of Parliament

Politics

Pension picket outside the Houses of Parliament

A national strike took place that was marked as one of the biggest for a generation. London. November 30th 2011
by Simon Webster, on 30th of November 2011
LSX Occupation movement joins National Day of Action

Politics

LSX Occupation movement joins National Day of Action

Supporters of the St.Paul's Cathedral, Finsbury and Bank of Ideas occupation camps gathered to join a trades union march in Holborn as part of a national day of action to protest g...
by HM x, on 30th of November 2011
Rally and speakers at trade union event - Liverpool

Politics

Rally and speakers at trade union event - Liverpool

Rally and speakers at the trade union rally against changes to public sector pensions. St Georges Hall, Liverpool, England, UK. 30th November 2011
by David Colbran, on 30th of November 2011
Occupy Activists Storm Xtrata's London Office

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Occupy Activists Storm Xtrata's London Office

Activists stormed FTSE100 company, and mining organisation Xtrata's Headquarters in protest against CEO pay. London, United Kingdom. 30th November 2011 London, UK, 30/11/2011
by Ian Parker, on 30th of November 2011
Birmingham Public Sector Strike

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Birmingham Public Sector Strike

Workers from the public sector turned out in force to support the day of action that took place in Birmingham city centre, United Kingdom. 30th November 2011
by Chris Gibson, on 30th of November 2011
Met Police erect steel Riot Wall to block union protesters - London

Politics

Met Police erect steel Riot Wall to block union protest...

As a response to the N30 trade union strikers' march through London, the Metropolitan Police employed a new tactic from their ever-increasing armoury in the form of a massive steel...
by Pete Riches, on 30th of November 2011
Union workers in Kings Lynn strike

Politics

Union workers in Kings Lynn strike

Union workers in the English town of Kings Lynn join around two million public sector unionists in a day of action to defend their pension rights. United Kingdom. 30th November 2011
by Alan Taylor-Shearer, on 30th of November 2011
November 30th Strike - Nottingham

Politics

November 30th Strike - Nottingham

Unions all over the country held a day of action against the governments proposed pension reforms. In Nottingham around 5000 people marched into the city. Nottingham, UK. 30th November...
by Ed Jasion, on 30th of November 2011
Panton Street November 30th

Society

Panton Street November 30th

Mining company Xstrata's London offices, were the target for protestors believed to be associated with the ‘Occupy' movement in London. 20 were arrested for breaking and entry...
by tech_evang, on 30th of November 2011
Thousands Protest through London over Pension Cuts

Society

Thousands Protest through London over Pension Cuts

Thousands of public sector workers striked and protested through the streets of London, and nationwide, over proposed cuts in pensions. United Kingdom. 30th November 2011
by Laurencet, on 30th of November 2011
Occupy London protesters storm Panton House

Politics

Occupy London protesters storm Panton House

Occupy London protesters storm Panton House, the offices of mining company Xstrata London, UK. 30th November 2011
by sinister pictures, on 30th of November 2011
London N30 strike demonstration against Public Sector pension cuts.

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London N30 strike demonstration against Public Sector ...

Views of the demonstration against changes to the state pension in London, by public sector workers, and other groups in the UK. 30th November 2011.
by Jeannette St.Prix, on 30th of November 2011
Public Sector Strikers March in London

Politics

Public Sector Strikers March in London

On a day when an estimated 2 million public sector workers were on strike throughout the UK, thousands of strikers and supporters march through central London. London. 30th November 20...
by redorbital ., on 30th of November 2011
Panton House protesters light flares at Xstrata headquarters

Politics

Panton House protesters light flares at Xstrata headqua...

Mining company Xstrata's London offices, were the target for protestors believed to be associated with the ‘Occupy' movement in London. 20 were arrested for breaking and entry...
by Daniel Connal, on 30th of November 2011
Public Sector Worker Strike UK

Politics

Public Sector Worker Strike UK

An estimated 2 to 3 million public sector workers go on strike over proposed cuts in pensions. London, UK. 30th November 2011
by Graham Lawrence, on 30th of November 2011
Tony Benn and Glenroy Watson at Kensington Civic Hall

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Tony Benn and Glenroy Watson at Kensington Civic Hall

British Labour Party politician Tony Benn joined Glenroy Watson (RMT) at the Kensington and Chelsea Civic Hall, where both spoke prior to a march against pension changes and cuts to gov...
by Rich Bowen, on 30th of November 2011
N30: Public sector workers strike against pension reforms

Politics

N30: Public sector workers strike against pension refor...

London's public sector works joined hundreds of thousands up and down the country to protest at the proposed pension reforms which for many will mean paying more, working longer an...
by Ray Sparra Everingham, on 30th of November 2011

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