Health workers in San Bernardo, a commune in Greater Santiago, went on strike to demand greater funds to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. They went on strike on the 2nd day of a general strike called for by major health unions, demanding that the government fulfill its promises to increase funding for the health sector.
Anarchists in Patras protested in solidarity with Dimitris Koufontinas on his 33rd day of hunger striking for transfer to the Athens Korydallos prison, marching in the Agia Sofia and Tabachana road junctions and dropping leaflets displaying the demonstrators’ demands.
Thousands of protesters in Nantes marched against a reformation of the unemployment insurance system, recent mass layoffs in both the public and private sector, as well as job insecurity in France. Several trade unions called for the day of the demonstration, as well as many smaller organizations and groups.
Dozens of protesters in the Lo Hermida borough of Santiago took to the streets on the Day of the Youth Combatant, burning barricades and clashing with police who arrived in extremely militarized gear.
Hundreds of protesters in Patras marched from Georgiou Square in defense of the socialized healthcare system, with the crowd made up of teachers, healthcare workers, trade unions, student syndicates and anarchist collectives.
