Economy

NTEU fights for rights at Murdoch University

Members and supporters of the National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) rallied on July 4 outside the WA Fair Work Commission (FWC) in protest against Murdoch University’s application to terminate the union’s enterprise bargaining agreement (EBA).
Argentine workers occupy PepsiCo plant in struggle for jobs
'Not One Day More': Large London march says no to austerity, privatisation
Victory declared as Ireland bans fracking
In Britain, there's a sense of a growing rebellion against austerity
In Barcelona, the ‘Fearless Cities’ gathering brings together progressive councils for pro-people alternatives
Electricity, gas prices skyrocket in a privatised market

Power and gas prices are set to rise by a huge 16–19% on July 1, bringing a profit bonanza to the big three electricity companies — AGL, Origin and Energy Australia.
France: Struggle over workplace rights looms as Macron secures power
‘Don’t sell our buses’ campaign heats up
City of Sydney evicts homeless from Martin Place
What’s behind the Finkel Review on energy security?
Socialists run for council with anti-corporate message