COSPAR begins a renewable general strike

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...

COSPAR, a coalition of unions, political groups and associations, organized marches in Saint-Denis and Saint-Pierre. Organizers linked high living costs to low wages, unemployment and housing; they...

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...

More than a thousand people marched in Paris as the annual winter truce against rental evictions ended. The demonstration included undocumented residents and housing organizations, and parallel...