Trump ends collective bargaining rights for nearly one million in “retaliatory” attack, say unions
Trump’s recent executive order ends union rights for a large number of federal workers, citing national security concerns
Belgium on strike against Arizona coalition’s austerity plans
Belgium’s two largest trade union confederations have launched a general strike in protest against the Arizona government’s austerity agenda
100,000 protest in Brussels against Arizona coalition’s austerity and attacks on rights
A mass protest filled the streets of Brussels, rejecting the Arizona coalition’s plans to attack social and labor rights
Water-supply workers win wage-hike struggle in South Africa’s Mbombela city
A last minute agreement between Silulumanzi and the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) has averted a strike scheduled for January 23.
Mohammad Yunus conviction called a “travesty of justice” in Bangladesh
The social entrepreneur Mohammad Yunus was sentenced to six months along with three of his colleagues from Grameen Telecom, attracting widespread condemnation
South Korean lawmakers pass landmark labor bill, amid rising trade union mobilizations
The “yellow envelope bill” is an outcome of years of labor mobilizations demanding reforms of existing labor laws, in the aftermath of workers suppression in the SsangYong Motors strike of 2009
Community health workers in South Asia forge joint struggle for rights and recognition
Frontline health workers have issued a joint document calling on governments and international agencies to recognize and uphold their essential rights
Bill protecting workers against union-busting advances in US Congress
The legislation, celebrated by labor leaders, organizers, and workers, would protect the right to organize a union. Practices such as captive audience meetings that are meant to dissuade workers from forming unions will be banned under this proposed law
Silvio Berlusconi, herald of Italy’s far-right
Italy’s former prime minister died on June 12. His decades-long career was marked by financial scandals, the platforming of the far-right, and neoliberal anti-worker policies
On May Day, NUMSA calls for a national economic agenda for the working class
The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa has called for ending neoliberal policies and is pushing for greater state intervention in the economy, the nationalization of key sectors, and an expansionary budget to alleviate the economic crisis in the country
Left parties and trade unions in West Asia and North Africa mark May Day
Trade union movements and left parties in West Asia and North Africa vowed to end capitalist exploitation and achieve the dream of a dignified life for all working class people
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
- Children in Gaza charred to death as Israel strikes displaced people’s tents in designated “safe zone”
- Farmers in Pakistan mobilize to demand fair prices and agrarian reform
- Moroccan dockworkers call for boycott of Maersk’s arms shipment to Israel
- Trump’s immigration authorities arrest US citizen
- Health systems in Europe are running on overtime
