Thousands protest Spain's new labor reforms (AP)

Hundreds of thousands of protesters were marching throughout Spain on Sunday in the first large-scale show of anger over new labor reforms that make it easier for companies to fire workers and pull out ...

Thousands of Spain's "indignant" protesters, including hundreds who crossed the country on foot, marched through Madrid Sunday to demonstrate against high unemployment and the economic crisis.Six columns of more than 500 protesters who marched for weeks from cities across Spain formed the core of the demonstration. They were joined by protesters who arrived in Madrid by bus from over 30 cities and residents of the Spanish capital."Cutbacks for the rich first", and "People of Europe rise up", were among the placards on display.

The city council of North Las Vegas, population 216,961 (the 4th largest city in Nevada), voted unanimously to suspend collective bargaining agreements made with public unions. In spite of having the highest property tax rates in the county, the city's budget is in a mess, wrecked by the busting of the housing bubble.

Thousands of Spain's "indignant" protesters, including hundreds who crossed the country on foot, marched through Madrid to demonstrate against high unemployment and the economic crisis.Six columns of more than 500 protesters who marched for weeks from cities across Spain formed the core of the demonstration. They were joined by protesters who arrived in Madrid by bus from over 30 cities and residents of the Spanish capital."Cutbacks for the rich first", and "People of Europe rise up", were among the placards on display.