Over the last few years, there have been a number of actions by workers around the region to defend themselves against the impacts of the current economic crisis, see here, here and here. Workers in parts of Europe have also been severely hit. They have fought back with many demonstrations […]
Daily Archives: November 11, 2012
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Isabel Coe is an elder of the Wiradjuri tribe, one of the biggest Aboriginal tribes in New South Wales. Isabel is best known for her relentless and determined struggle at the Aboriginal Tent Embassy in Canberra, which has been standing strong since 1972. On 11 November 2012, we are deeply […]
On 16 November 2004, Philippines police and soldiers opened fire on a picket of protesting farmers at Hacienda Luisita. Forteen people died, including 2 children. The killing of these protesters is just one in an ongoing campaign by the government of the Philippines to smash unions and stifle dissent. […]
The terminated workers of Maruti Suzuki, Manesar plant launched their mass hunger strike this week in front of the District Magistrate Office, Gurgaon. They are demanding an impartial inquiry into the incident of 18 July, the immediate release of all arrested workers and the withdrawal of all the false charges […]
The Arab Workers Union in Israel is a young, independent trade union which primarily organizes and defends Palestinian workers of Israel who work in factories in Nazareth, Haifa and the Galilee, along with women working in agriculture. The union has a major women’s platform to advance the rights and interests […]
Thousands of people took part in a procession and marched for 4 kilometres to mourn and protest calling for the immediate punishment of the killers of Abdul Karim who was the President of the Bangladesh Krishok Federation Bhurungamari Sub-district Committee. The mourners recalled the amazing role of Abdul Karim in […]