Indian farmers conclude Long March in a victory
They walked demanding the government address the problems being faced by the farmers and workers of the state of the Maharashtra. A key demand was remunerative prices for onion crops
Indian farmers’ Long March triumphs as State government accepts demands
Thousands of farmers took part in a long march in the Indian State of Maharashtra forcing the government to accept their demands, including an increase in subsidies and loan waivers. The march was led by the left-wing All India Kisan Sabha
Two years after the coup, the people of Myanmar continue to suffer
The rights of the people of Myanmar continue to be trampled by the military junta, which operates with near-total impunity
Workers in Uttarakhand, India continue struggle against factory closure
Hundreds of workers have been protesting for eight months against an illegal factory lockout and demanding the restoration of factory operations as well as compensation
Study throws new light on unfair practices by global fashion brands in Bangladesh
After surveying 1,000 garment factories, the study found that popular fashion brands such as H&M, Zara, and GAP were engaging in “unfair practices,” which affected workers and their livelihoods
In Pakistan, unions and corporations pledge to work together to guarantee safety of garment workers
After years of campaigning, the International Accord for Health and Safety in the Textile and Garment Industry is likely to improve the safety and welfare of workers in Pakistan
Trade unions in Croatia protest anti-worker labor act
Trade unions, civil society organizations and left parties in Croatia oppose the government’s proposal of a new labor act that they say will undermine workers’ rights and trade unionizing
Workers and political prisoners not safe in Myanmar, say union representatives
Garment workers are facing an intensely repressive period with increased restrictions on their mobilization. Meanwhile, even lawyers representing political prisoners are being detained by the junta in Myanmar
Colombia marks 5th year of Peace Accords amid continued insecurity and other stories
Today we look at the Colombian peace process in the context of growing insecurity, casualties after a refugee boat capsized in the English Channel, and more
Fight for $15 is a struggle for dignity and equality
Worker and organizer Eric Winston speaks about the importance of the $15 minimum wage for workers in the US and the broader struggle for rights
ILO must intervene to stop abrogation of labor rights in India, demand 10 trade unions
The 10 trade unions wrote to the ILO, providing more details on a complaint they had filed on May 14 against the suspension of labor laws by several State governments in India
Unions to appeal against labor court’s refusal to stay closure of South African Airways routes
The unions are appealing to a higher court after a labor court ruled against the their application seeking an interdiction against SAA’s decision to close 11 routes. The unions are arguing that it will lead to retrenchments
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