Collective Action
Electricity workers block roads in Tyre
Dozens of Electricite du Liban workers who work on a per diem basis blocked the main entrance into the southern city of Tyre to protest the lack of long-term contracts and benefits, the state-run National News Agency reported.
The workers briefly halted their protest earlier, but then continued the demonstration, blocking a major roundabout in the city.
Date:
January 2, 2018
Actors/ Mobilising structures:
Workers group (inc.union, syndicate, etc.)
Mode of Action:
Building blockade / occupation
Objective:
Reform (advocating for limited change in political, socio-economic etc.)
Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA:
Access to socio-eco rights
Spatial characteristics:
Location on the Lebanese territory
Frequency:
Continuous
State response:
Bargaining
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Village Name:
Sour
Local Name:
Sour (Tyr)
Caza:
Associated Reports:
Associated HRV:
28149