Calls for the resignation of Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol grow following declaration of martial law
Calls for Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to resign have grown throughout the country following the President’s attempt to impose martial law
Uruguayan workers stage strike against pension reform
The reform raises the retirement age, eliminates early retirement benefits, and reduces pensions for widows and people with disabilities. This is the third big strike in six months
Looking back at the first all-India general strike of 1982
Every year, trade unions commemorate the all-India strike of 1982 which was also supported by farmers’ movements. This year’s events will be especially significant as they seek to cement worker-farmer unity ahead of a major strike in February
Greek working class mounts massive resistance to anti-worker labor bill
The new labor bill proposed by the conservative New Democracy (ND) government in Greece allows employees to work up to 10 hours and an increase in overtime work, permits work on Sunday, and affects union activities including the right to strike
Israeli forces attack Palestinian protests against bombing of Gaza and other stories
Today we look at the historic general strike held by Palestinians, the continued persecution of Abahlali baseMjondolo members, and more
“It is the capitalist system that breeds no respect for workers’ rights”
The general strike called by the South African Federation of Trade Unions saw workers across the country stand up for their rights and demand an end to exploitation by the capitalist system
Massive general strike in South Africa highlights demand for radical policy changes
Millions of workers took part in the general strike on February 24, according to the South African Federation of Trade Unions which called for the labor action. Demonstrations were held in a number of cities
Hundreds of thousands of workers set to take part in general strike in South Africa on February 24
The South African Federation of Trade Unions, which has called for the strike, has put forward demands for a radical change in policy, including measures such as the nationalization of all strategic monopoly industries and a living minimum wage of at least R12,500 (USD $854)
Resistance in the face of repression: stories from protesting farmers at Delhi’s border
Hundreds of thousands of farmers have been protesting at the borders of Delhi for two weeks. On Sunday, we talked to some of them who described the mobilization leading up to this massive protest
South African workers strike against govt corruption, COVID-19 failures, job losses
A historic general strike was held in numerous cities and towns across South Africa on October 7 against corruption, job losses, govt failures during the pandemic, and its refusal to honor the wage agreement it had signed with public servants.
Historic general strike in South Africa sees workers raise issues of corruption, job loss
The strike was called by the Congress of South African Trade Unions and was joined by the South African Federation of Trade Unions and other organizations. It may set the stage for a new phase of working class unity
What does South Africa’s general strike mean for ANC-COSATU alliance?
COSATU, which has called for a national strike on October 7, is a traditional ally of the ruling African National Congress. The strike raises questions about the future of this alliance
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