COSPAR rallies against high prices and low wages

Hundreds of undocumented workers began coordinated strikes and workplace occupations in Île-de-France, including in cleaning, construction and catering. Organized with union and migrant-rights...

An inter-union call brought several hundred workers into the streets, with maloya accompanying the march to the prefecture. Organizers opposed changes to working time and demanded decent retirement...

A broad collective known as Liyannaj Kont Pwofitasyon (LKP) launched a general strike in Guadeloupe, challenging high prices, low wages, unemployment and the concentration of economic power. The...

Eight trade union confederations called a nationwide strike and demonstrations as the global financial crisis deepened. Workers, pensioners, students and members of the public protested over...

The Collectif des organisations syndicales, politiques et associatives de La Réunion (COSPAR) was launched by unions, political groups and associations. Its platform linked wages, prices, student...

After the 5 March marches and talks with the prefecture and employers, COSPAR called a renewable general strike. The demand for higher low wages remained central alongside price reductions,...

Thousands marched in the third major mobilization in two weeks. Témoignages reported that 23 cultural associations had joined COSPAR, adding cultural claims and programming to a platform of urgent...

A price accord signed by COSPAR, the prefecture, local authorities, retailers and small-business representatives set reductions for essential goods. Subsequent reporting said the agreement covered 254...

A price-reduction agreement came into effect on essential goods. Témoignages published the product list so residents could monitor whether retailers applied the announced reductions. The move extended...

After extended negotiations, the COSPAR and MEDEF signed an agreement for a monthly bonus for lower-paid workers. Témoignages reported that the accord set different amounts by salary band and...