According to Gara, tens of thousands protested along the streets of all basque country yesterday. Nowadays, there are more than 230.000 of people without employment. In the different protests that LAB (pro-independence and socialist trade union) organized, participated more than 30.000 of people. The protests were organized in local areas (spanish trade unions called protests in the main cities of Basque Country). The speechs called for a new social model in Basque Country, away from Madrid and Paris capitalists interests. There were also critics for local burguesy and callings for the next general strike on 30th of May.
In north basque country, french trade unions and basque trade unions also were divided. Besides, one of the main french trade unions (CGT) has recently agreed with the French government a labor refor.
In the demonstrations, groups of unemployed people, picketers who are being judged for their work in the other general strikes and youth movement (Ernai, GK etc.) went with own messages.
Support of LAB mobilizations in different villages and cities of Basque Country:
Baiona (north basque country): 200
Ziburu (north basque country): 250
Maule (north basque country): 160
Donostia (south basque country): 5.000
Oarsoaldea (south basque country): 2.000
Ordizia (south basque country): 1.200
Hernani (south basque country): 1.000
Bilbo (south basque country). 7.000
Ezkerraldea (south basque country): 1.700
Gasteiz (south basque country): 3.000
Iruña (south basque country): 6.000
Lizarra (south basque country): 600
Durango (south basque country): 1.000
Etc...
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