May Day arrests in East Timor

The hospitality industry in East Timor has had recent frequent labour disputes, see here and here. This week on May Day, 84 workers and supporters were assaulted and arrested by police as they were marching towards the Hotel Timor. Two of the demonstrators had to be taken to hospital. The workers at the Hotel Timor are in dispute over wages and arbitrary dismissals. For solidarity, click here
 

The hospitality industry in East Timor has had recent frequent labour disputes, see here and here. This week on May Day, 84 workers and supporters were assaulted and arrested by police as they were marching towards the Hotel Timor. Two of the demonstrators had to be taken to hospital. The workers at the Hotel Timor are in dispute over wages and arbitrary dismissals. For solidarity, click here