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#13086852

12 December 2025

In Katowice, Poland, on December 12, 2025, Karol Granatyr, Chairman of the National Commission of the WZZ 'August 80' Coal Mine at the Borynia-Zofiowka-Bzie Coal Mine, participates in a miners' protest in front of the Ministry of Energy in response to the deteriorating financial condition of Jastrzebska Spolka Weglowa (JSW). The National Commission of the WZZ 'August 80' organizes a protest in front of the Ministry of Energy in response to the actions of Jastrzebska Spolka Weglowa (JSW). The miners raise concerns about the reduction in the payment of the Miner's Day allowance and the risk of further cuts in employee benefits. They say JSW is in a difficult situation and its current actions are delayed and do not solve the problem. The protesters meet with Undersecretary of State Marian Zmarzly, who receives their list of demands. The Senate approves the government's proposed amendment to the Mining Act, which allows for the gradual phasing out of mines extracting hard coal other than coking coal, as well as protective aid and severance payments. The act has not yet been signed by the president.

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#13086858

12 December 2025

In Katowice, Poland, on December 12, 2025, Krzysztof Labadz of WZZ August '80 and Karol Granatyr, Chairman of the National Commission of the WZZ 'August 80' Coal Mine, participate in a miners' protest in front of the Ministry of Energy. The protest responds to the deteriorating financial condition of Jastrzebska Spolka Weglowa (JSW). The National Commission of the WZZ 'August 80' organizes the protest to address the actions of JSW. The miners raise concerns about the reduction in the payment of the Miner's Day allowance and the risk of further cuts in employee benefits. They state that JSW is in a difficult situation and its current actions are delayed and do not solve the problem. The protesters meet with Undersecretary of State Marian Zmarzly, who receives their list of demands. The Senate approves the government's proposed amendment to the Mining Act, which allows for the gradual phasing out of mines extracting hard coal other than coking coal, as well as protective aid and severance payments. The act has not yet been signed by the president.

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#13086859

12 December 2025

In Katowice, Poland, on December 12, 2025, Krzysztof Labadz of WZZ August '80 and Karol Granatyr, Chairman of the National Commission of the WZZ 'August 80' Coal Mine, participate in a miners' protest in front of the Ministry of Energy. The protest responds to the deteriorating financial condition of Jastrzebska Spolka Weglowa (JSW). The National Commission of the WZZ 'August 80' organizes the protest to address the actions of JSW. The miners raise concerns about the reduction in the payment of the Miner's Day allowance and the risk of further cuts in employee benefits. They state that JSW is in a difficult situation and its current actions are delayed and do not solve the problem. The protesters meet with Undersecretary of State Marian Zmarzly, who receives their list of demands. The Senate approves the government's proposed amendment to the Mining Act, which allows for the gradual phasing out of mines extracting hard coal other than coking coal, as well as protective aid and severance payments. The act has not yet been signed by the president.

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#13057248

4 December 2025

A woman demonstrator holds a placard featuring the portrait of the imprisoned prominent opposition figure, Chaima Issa, during a march organized by the Tunisian General Labour Union (French: UGTT) heading towards the mausoleum of union leader Farhat Hached in Tunis, Tunisia, on December 4, 2025, to mark the 73rd anniversary of his assassination. The commemoration escalates into a protest against President Kais Saied's economic and social policies. Trade unionists demand the protection of union rights and freedoms, as well as the resumption of social dialogue and salary negotiations. The UGTT denounces that the planned salary increases in the private and public sectors, as outlined in the 2026 Finance Bill, are implemented without any social dialogue with the government. The confrontation between the UGTT and President Kais Saied's government reflects a broader political crisis that unfolds since 2021, raising concerns among trade unions and civil society actors. The UGTT warns of a potential general strike.

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#13057234

4 December 2025

Demonstrators raise a banner featuring a portrait of the prominent opposition figure Ayachi Hammami, with the text he declares before being arrested and taken to prison in connection with the case known as 'conspiracy against the state security': ''We will transform the prison into a square symbol of the struggle,'' during a rally organized outside the headquarters of the Tunisian General Labour Union (French: UGTT) ahead of a march toward the mausoleum of union leader Farhat Hached in Tunis, Tunisia, on December 4, 2025, marking the 73rd anniversary of his assassination. The commemoration escalates into a protest against President Kais Saied's economic and social policies. Trade unionists demand the protection of union rights and freedoms, as well as the resumption of social dialogue and salary negotiations. The UGTT denounces that the planned salary increases in the private and public sectors, as outlined in the 2026 Finance Bill, will be implemented without any social dialogue with the government. The confrontation between the UGTT and President Kais Saied's government reflects a broader political crisis that unfolds since 2021, raising concerns among trade unions and civil society actors. The UGTT warns of a potential general strike.

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#13057257

4 December 2025

Demonstrators raise a banner featuring a portrait of the prominent opposition figure Ayachi Hammami, with the text he declares before being arrested and taken to prison in connection with the case known as 'conspiracy against the state security': ''We will transform the prison into a square symbol of the struggle,'' during a rally organized in front of the Tunisian General Labour Union (French: UGTT) headquarters in Tunis, Tunisia, on December 4, 2025, to mark the 73rd anniversary of union leader Farhat Hached's assassination. The rally is followed by a march to his mausoleum. The commemoration escalates into a protest against President Kais Saied's economic and social policies. Trade unionists demand the protection of union rights and freedoms, as well as the resumption of social dialogue and salary negotiations. The UGTT denounces that the planned salary increases in the private and public sectors, as outlined in the 2026 Finance Bill, will be implemented without any social dialogue with the government. The confrontation between the UGTT and President Kais Saied's government reflects a broader political crisis that unfolds since 2021, raising concerns among trade unions and civil society actors. The UGTT warns of a potential general strike.

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#13012223

22 November 2025

Senior leaders and cadres affiliated with CPN-UML take out a rally in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 21, 2025. UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli and other leaders officially declare the formation of the Force's central command by waving its flag. Before the announcement, UML holds a march in the Baber Mahal area. Oli clarifies that the Force is not intended to harm anyone. He says that it will protect not only the UML but also those who disagree with the UML.

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#13012224

22 November 2025

Senior leaders and cadres affiliated with CPN-UML take out a rally in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 21, 2025. UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli and other leaders officially declare the formation of the Force's central command by waving its flag. Before the announcement, UML holds a march in the Baber Mahal area. Oli clarifies that the Force is not intended to harm anyone. He says that it will protect not only the UML but also those who disagree with the UML.

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#13012227

22 November 2025

Senior leaders and cadres affiliated with CPN-UML take out a rally in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 21, 2025. UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli and other leaders officially declare the formation of the Force's central command by waving its flag. Before the announcement, UML holds a march in the Baber Mahal area. Oli clarifies that the Force is not intended to harm anyone. He says that it will protect not only the UML but also those who disagree with the UML.

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#13012231

22 November 2025

Senior leaders and cadres affiliated with CPN-UML take out a rally in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 21, 2025. UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli and other leaders officially declare the formation of the Force's central command by waving its flag. Before the announcement, UML holds a march in the Baber Mahal area. Oli clarifies that the Force is not intended to harm anyone. He says that it will protect not only the UML but also those who disagree with the UML.

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#13012232

22 November 2025

Senior leaders and cadres affiliated with CPN-UML take out a rally in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 21, 2025. UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli and other leaders officially declare the formation of the Force's central command by waving its flag. Before the announcement, UML holds a march in the Baber Mahal area. Oli clarifies that the Force is not intended to harm anyone. He says that it will protect not only the UML but also those who disagree with the UML.

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#13012236

22 November 2025

Senior leaders and cadres affiliated with CPN-UML take out a rally in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 21, 2025. UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli and other leaders officially declare the formation of the Force's central command by waving its flag. Before the announcement, UML holds a march in the Baber Mahal area. Oli clarifies that the Force is not intended to harm anyone. He says that it will protect not only the UML but also those who disagree with the UML.

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#13012238

22 November 2025

Senior leaders and cadres affiliated with CPN-UML take out a rally in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 21, 2025. UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli and other leaders officially declare the formation of the Force's central command by waving its flag. Before the announcement, UML holds a march in the Baber Mahal area. Oli clarifies that the Force is not intended to harm anyone. He says that it will protect not only the UML but also those who disagree with the UML.

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#13012241

22 November 2025

Senior leaders and cadres affiliated with CPN-UML take out a rally in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 21, 2025. UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli and other leaders officially declare the formation of the Force's central command by waving its flag. Before the announcement, UML holds a march in the Baber Mahal area. Oli clarifies that the Force is not intended to harm anyone. He says that it will protect not only the UML but also those who disagree with the UML.

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#13012243

22 November 2025

Senior leaders and cadres affiliated with CPN-UML take out a rally in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 21, 2025. UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli and other leaders officially declare the formation of the Force's central command by waving its flag. Before the announcement, UML holds a march in the Baber Mahal area. Oli clarifies that the Force is not intended to harm anyone. He says that it will protect not only the UML but also those who disagree with the UML.

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#13012245

22 November 2025

Senior leaders and cadres affiliated with CPN-UML take out a rally in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 21, 2025. UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli and other leaders officially declare the formation of the Force's central command by waving its flag. Before the announcement, UML holds a march in the Baber Mahal area. Oli clarifies that the Force is not intended to harm anyone. He says that it will protect not only the UML but also those who disagree with the UML.

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