Thousands of Indian farmers start a long march to press for land rights
The farmers-led Communist Party of India (Marxist) has accused the ultra-right wing government in both the state and at the center of failure to implement existing laws protecting their rights.
India’s largest software company has forced thousands of employees to quit, unions allege
Unions accuse TCS, despite recording growth and profit, of using cruel and illegal methods to force thousands of its employees out in complete violation of labor laws.
Months after indefinite strike, Samsung workers in India register their union
Despite opposition from management and the government, workers registered their union after a month-long strike and prolonged legal battle.
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
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