Workers inside Viome attending the visit of Naomi Klein.
The workers of Vio.Me., a building materials factory in Thessaloniki, Greece, which was abandoned by its owners, have been unpaid since May 2011. By decision of their general assembly they have decided to occupy the factory and operate it under direct democratic workers’ control. After a year-long struggle that has attracted attention and solidarity in Greece and worldwide, they are kick-starting production on February 12, 2013, after 3 days of intense mobilization.
The workers of Vio.Me., a building materials factory in Thessaloniki, Greece, which was abandoned by its owners, have been unpaid since May 2011. By decision of their general assembly they have decided to occupy the factory and operate it under direct democratic workers’ control. After a year-long struggle that has attracted attention and solidarity in Greece and worldwide, they are kick-starting production on February 12, 2013, after 3 days of intense mobilization.
A member of the " I Don't Pay" movement reconnects the electricity to the home of the unemployed tenant.
A demonstrator with the " I Don't Pay" movement flag.
An "I Don't Pay'" movement member hangs a flag on a column.
Members of the " I Don't Pay" movement protest against gold mining in Halkidiki.
Members of "I Don't Pay" movement demonstrate in front of Greek Electricity provider DEI as electricity bills continue to increase.
Members of the "I Don't Pay" movement wait for a demonstration to begin in Korinthos, Greece
Mr Vasilis Papadopoulos, a representative of the
"I Don't Pay" movement, speaks of the party's future plans against the new austerity measures in Greece.
Members of the '" Don't Pay" movement march through the streets of Korinthos carrying yellow
flag's bearing the party's logo.
A member of the "I Don't Pay" movement helps reconnect the electricity in a family's home. Their electricity was cut because they could not pay the bill.
Members of the "I Dont Pay" movement are seen marching through the streets of Athens.
A donation box with the "I Dont Pay" movement's logo depicting the resistance to the austerity measures in Greece.
Members of the "I Dont Pay" movement hang a banner calling for solidarity among people who resist the austerity measures enacted by the Greek government.
Members of the '" I Don't Pay'" movement are seen opening toll booths in the Zevgolatio region of Greece allowing cars to pass without paying the toll fee.
Members of the "I Don't Pay" movement pass through Omonoia square.
The '"I Don't Pay" movement stated it will continue to oppose future austerity measures imposed by the Greek goverment and the IMF.
The '"I Don't Pay" movement stated it will continue to oppose future austerity measures imposed by the Greek government and the IMF.
A man reading the newspaper about the "I Don't Pay" movement.