Roger Alan Blackwell
@rogera.bsky.social
Born 1951, Norwich. UK. Studied science age 14-20. Marxist at 19. Politics, history, philosophy, political economy. Photography 1978, Video 2015. Support the WRP & YS Socialist. Variety of interests.
‘Objective: to highlight the extent of union repression and discrimination, but also and above all to highlight the proposals, actions and alliances needed to protect union freedoms.’
January 21, 2026 at 4:02 PM
‘Objective: to highlight the extent of union repression and discrimination, but also and above all to highlight the proposals, actions and alliances needed to protect union freedoms.’
‘The CGT is launching its campaign to defend trade union freedoms with a major rally on February 4, 2026 , hosted by Guillaume Meurice in partnership with Radio Nova, at the CGT headquarters.'
January 21, 2026 at 4:02 PM
‘The CGT is launching its campaign to defend trade union freedoms with a major rally on February 4, 2026 , hosted by Guillaume Meurice in partnership with Radio Nova, at the CGT headquarters.'
‘This cannot continue.
Trade union freedoms remain an essential pillar of democracy and social progress – they must be protected and strengthened.'
Trade union freedoms remain an essential pillar of democracy and social progress – they must be protected and strengthened.'
January 21, 2026 at 4:01 PM
‘This cannot continue.
Trade union freedoms remain an essential pillar of democracy and social progress – they must be protected and strengthened.'
Trade union freedoms remain an essential pillar of democracy and social progress – they must be protected and strengthened.'
'five union leaders are or have been targeted by legal proceedings since 2023
hundreds of activists are harassed – or even repressed – every day in connection with their union activities
The extreme rightward shift of society, and in particular of big business, greatly amplifies the phenomenon.'
hundreds of activists are harassed – or even repressed – every day in connection with their union activities
The extreme rightward shift of society, and in particular of big business, greatly amplifies the phenomenon.'
January 21, 2026 at 3:59 PM
'five union leaders are or have been targeted by legal proceedings since 2023
hundreds of activists are harassed – or even repressed – every day in connection with their union activities
The extreme rightward shift of society, and in particular of big business, greatly amplifies the phenomenon.'
hundreds of activists are harassed – or even repressed – every day in connection with their union activities
The extreme rightward shift of society, and in particular of big business, greatly amplifies the phenomenon.'
'...the threats of offshoring by big bosses, ready to do anything to increase their profits.
This is obviously just a pretext, and this gag order procedure is yet another piece in the vast strategy of intimidation against those who defend the interests of workers in companies...'
This is obviously just a pretext, and this gag order procedure is yet another piece in the vast strategy of intimidation against those who defend the interests of workers in companies...'
January 21, 2026 at 3:58 PM
'...the threats of offshoring by big bosses, ready to do anything to increase their profits.
This is obviously just a pretext, and this gag order procedure is yet another piece in the vast strategy of intimidation against those who defend the interests of workers in companies...'
This is obviously just a pretext, and this gag order procedure is yet another piece in the vast strategy of intimidation against those who defend the interests of workers in companies...'
'CGT said: ‘Using a popular expression can now lead to prosecution.
‘The CGT general secretary, Sophie Binet, learned this the hard way at the end of last year.
Yet, with the phrase “The rats are leaving the ship”, she was simply describing a reality...'
‘The CGT general secretary, Sophie Binet, learned this the hard way at the end of last year.
Yet, with the phrase “The rats are leaving the ship”, she was simply describing a reality...'
January 21, 2026 at 3:57 PM
'CGT said: ‘Using a popular expression can now lead to prosecution.
‘The CGT general secretary, Sophie Binet, learned this the hard way at the end of last year.
Yet, with the phrase “The rats are leaving the ship”, she was simply describing a reality...'
‘The CGT general secretary, Sophie Binet, learned this the hard way at the end of last year.
Yet, with the phrase “The rats are leaving the ship”, she was simply describing a reality...'
'As union repression reaches unprecedented levels, the CGT trade union federation is launching its campaign for union freedoms with a major meeting at its headquarters in Montreuil on February 4th.'
January 21, 2026 at 3:56 PM
'As union repression reaches unprecedented levels, the CGT trade union federation is launching its campaign for union freedoms with a major meeting at its headquarters in Montreuil on February 4th.'
'Managers at the Louvre agree that staff are not trained to confront thieves and are asked to prioritise the evacuation of visitors.'
January 21, 2026 at 3:55 PM
'Managers at the Louvre agree that staff are not trained to confront thieves and are asked to prioritise the evacuation of visitors.'
‘If we get the pay but continue with this governance model, we won’t be out of the woods’.
Elise Muller: SUD union stated: ‘There may be announcements, but we are still dealing with a management that digs its heels in and doesn’t recognise that it can sometimes be wrong.’
Elise Muller: SUD union stated: ‘There may be announcements, but we are still dealing with a management that digs its heels in and doesn’t recognise that it can sometimes be wrong.’
January 21, 2026 at 3:54 PM
‘If we get the pay but continue with this governance model, we won’t be out of the woods’.
Elise Muller: SUD union stated: ‘There may be announcements, but we are still dealing with a management that digs its heels in and doesn’t recognise that it can sometimes be wrong.’
Elise Muller: SUD union stated: ‘There may be announcements, but we are still dealing with a management that digs its heels in and doesn’t recognise that it can sometimes be wrong.’
'Nearly 140 new hires have been announced since the start of the strike movement in mid-December, and another meeting was scheduled at the culture ministry on Thursday to discuss salary increases. Valerie Baud of the CFDT union said in a statement'
January 21, 2026 at 3:53 PM
'Nearly 140 new hires have been announced since the start of the strike movement in mid-December, and another meeting was scheduled at the culture ministry on Thursday to discuss salary increases. Valerie Baud of the CFDT union said in a statement'
'Louvre Museum was shut down on Monday – the third time in a month – due to a strike by staff.
....CGT, CFDT & the SUD, are pressing for more recruitment, pay & better maintenance of the vast former royal palace, and have launched several days of strikes in recent months.'
....CGT, CFDT & the SUD, are pressing for more recruitment, pay & better maintenance of the vast former royal palace, and have launched several days of strikes in recent months.'
January 21, 2026 at 3:52 PM
'Louvre Museum was shut down on Monday – the third time in a month – due to a strike by staff.
....CGT, CFDT & the SUD, are pressing for more recruitment, pay & better maintenance of the vast former royal palace, and have launched several days of strikes in recent months.'
....CGT, CFDT & the SUD, are pressing for more recruitment, pay & better maintenance of the vast former royal palace, and have launched several days of strikes in recent months.'
‘On Tuesday, there will be actions and work stoppages at various locations, including branches and offices of Autobahn such as Nuremberg, Rostock, Stuttgart, Hanover, Montabaur, Hamm, Gelsenkirchen, Cologne, Kiel, Hamburg, and Berlin.'
January 21, 2026 at 3:50 PM
‘On Tuesday, there will be actions and work stoppages at various locations, including branches and offices of Autobahn such as Nuremberg, Rostock, Stuttgart, Hanover, Montabaur, Hamm, Gelsenkirchen, Cologne, Kiel, Hamburg, and Berlin.'
‘And with this joint day of strike action, they want to demonstrate that their work deserves better pay.
‘We need attractive working conditions to retain and recruit people for these extremely important jobs.’
‘We need attractive working conditions to retain and recruit people for these extremely important jobs.’
January 21, 2026 at 3:50 PM
‘And with this joint day of strike action, they want to demonstrate that their work deserves better pay.
‘We need attractive working conditions to retain and recruit people for these extremely important jobs.’
‘We need attractive working conditions to retain and recruit people for these extremely important jobs.’
‘Roads are the number one mode of transport in Germany – every day, tens of thousands of employees ensure the smoothest possible traffic flow on highways, federal and state roads, bridges, and in tunnels.'
January 21, 2026 at 3:49 PM
‘Roads are the number one mode of transport in Germany – every day, tens of thousands of employees ensure the smoothest possible traffic flow on highways, federal and state roads, bridges, and in tunnels.'
‘The reason for the strikes is the protracted and unacceptable progress of the collective bargaining negotiations for the Autobahn and the collective agreement for the public service of the federal states.’
January 21, 2026 at 3:48 PM
‘The reason for the strikes is the protracted and unacceptable progress of the collective bargaining negotiations for the Autobahn and the collective agreement for the public service of the federal states.’
'Ver.di stated: ‘The approximately 14,000 employees of the Federal Autobahn and the several thousand employees of the state road construction authorities are called upon to participate in industrial action, protests, and rallies as part of the nationwide road sector strike day.'
January 21, 2026 at 3:48 PM
'Ver.di stated: ‘The approximately 14,000 employees of the Federal Autobahn and the several thousand employees of the state road construction authorities are called upon to participate in industrial action, protests, and rallies as part of the nationwide road sector strike day.'
'If realised, such action would affect crews working front counter and drive-through, back-of-house kitchen staff, and workers in logistics and supply chains that feed system gastronomy outlets.'
January 21, 2026 at 3:47 PM
'If realised, such action would affect crews working front counter and drive-through, back-of-house kitchen staff, and workers in logistics and supply chains that feed system gastronomy outlets.'
'NGG said the escalation will involve as many as 120,000 workers in the sector, signalling a large-scale campaign that could include coordinated strikes and mass protests.'
January 21, 2026 at 3:46 PM
'NGG said the escalation will involve as many as 120,000 workers in the sector, signalling a large-scale campaign that could include coordinated strikes and mass protests.'
'Union leaders framed their demands as necessary to secure living wages and improved working conditions for many fast-food workers who often juggle multiple jobs or rely on public assistance.'
January 21, 2026 at 3:45 PM
'Union leaders framed their demands as necessary to secure living wages and improved working conditions for many fast-food workers who often juggle multiple jobs or rely on public assistance.'
'The dispute covers the system gastronomy sector, a category that includes major fast-food chains such as McDonald’s, Burger King and KFC, and could touch restaurants, distribution and supply operations across the country.'
January 21, 2026 at 3:44 PM
'The dispute covers the system gastronomy sector, a category that includes major fast-food chains such as McDonald’s, Burger King and KFC, and could touch restaurants, distribution and supply operations across the country.'
'Germany’s Ernährung, Gastronomie, Genuss (NGG) union has announced it will step up strike action after negotiations with the Bundesverband der Systemgastronomie (BdS) over a sectorwide wage agreement failed to reach an agreement.'
January 21, 2026 at 3:44 PM
'Germany’s Ernährung, Gastronomie, Genuss (NGG) union has announced it will step up strike action after negotiations with the Bundesverband der Systemgastronomie (BdS) over a sectorwide wage agreement failed to reach an agreement.'
'NGG union fast-food strikers marching in Germany during their action'
January 21, 2026 at 3:43 PM
'NGG union fast-food strikers marching in Germany during their action'
Over 135,000 workers take strike action across Germany – in France Louvre Museum workers take action
21st January 2026
wrp.org.uk/features/ove...
21st January 2026
wrp.org.uk/features/ove...
Over 135,000 workers take strike action across Germany – in France Louvre Museum workers take action - Workers Revolutionary Party
Germany’s Ernährung, Gastronomie, Genuss (NGG) union has announced it will step up strike action after negotiations with the Bundesverband der Systemgastronomie (BdS) over a sectorwide wage agreement ...
wrp.org.uk
January 21, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Over 135,000 workers take strike action across Germany – in France Louvre Museum workers take action
21st January 2026
wrp.org.uk/features/ove...
21st January 2026
wrp.org.uk/features/ove...
‘Israeli forces have started demolishing homes & roads...an attempt to change the symbolism of these camps & what they resemble & represent, which is the Palestinian identity & the Palestinian right to return to their homes that they were displaced from,’ added Ibrahim.'
January 21, 2026 at 10:52 AM
‘Israeli forces have started demolishing homes & roads...an attempt to change the symbolism of these camps & what they resemble & represent, which is the Palestinian identity & the Palestinian right to return to their homes that they were displaced from,’ added Ibrahim.'