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While by historical standards the level of independent workers organising in China is low, the reality is that a new generation of labour activist is emerging that is more confident, assertive and organised then before. Not only are the frequency of strikes increasing, but workers are fighting for better collective […]

Contrary to some of its earlier statements, the military junta in Thailand is consolidating its power and continuing to stifle opposition. The application of Lese Majeste is a favoured method to target opponents with the most recent cases involving an activist already in jail while another person was indicted for […]

It has been 31 years since the fateful night in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, when the Union Carbide plant released toxic gases into the surrounding city, killing tens of thousands of people and injuring hundreds of thousands. The battle for justice and compensation has been long and bitter, highlighting how companies […]

As reported last week, Cambodian garment workers are renewing their push for a living wage across the sector. A number of international actions have already occurred (see here and here). December 10 is the day that all Cambodian garment workers will take co-ordinated industrial action. Many other organisations around the […]

In the aftermath of the indiscriminate mass murders in Paris, European governments have used this tragedy to step up war efforts and curtail civil liberties. The United Kingdom is the latest European power to enter the war effort in West Asia. Amid the carnage on the ground, the various imperialists […]

The giant Coles supermarket chain in Australia has a track record of doing deals with yellow unions to weaken its workforce and drive down wages and conditions. Workers in the northern Australian state of Queensland are fighting an ongoing battle against a new wage agreement that would leave them earning […]

The poultry industry is a large and expanding sector in Thailand with the global consumption of chicken meat steadily increasing. A recently released report has found widespread exploitation of the workforce. The report also found that standards and regulations of the industry are mainly concerned with food safety and not […]

Ten years ago, on the 11th of December, in a media inspired frenzy, thousands of people converged in Sydney’s seaside suburb of Cronulla to unleash an anti-Lebanese and anti-Arab riot. This year Australia has seen the rise of a number of anti-Muslim far right groups who are determined to grow […]

In two separate accidents, less than two hours apart, three construction workers in Perth, Western Australia were killed at their workplace. These latest deaths bring the annual number of workers killed at work in Australia to 170. Unions in Australia have worked very hard to reduce the number of fatalities […]

Last week we reported on the numerous union offices that have been raided by police in an attempt to intimidate a growing anti-government movement that is spearheaded by Korean workers. As a response to these attacks, labour and human rights activists called for another demonstration for Saturday the 5th of […]