Indian trade unions mobilize in solidarity with low-wage workers
Unions demand the end of state repression against the workers’ movements for decent wages and better working conditions, warning that repression cannot assure industrial peace in the country.
Thousands of workers in India defy state repression to demand their rightful wages
The CITU rejected the attempts by the ultra-right-wing government, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), to delegitimize the movement by invoking the alleged involvement of “anti-national elements”.
Hunger is a trade union issue, British workers warn
British trade unions are calling for action on the right to food, as growing numbers of workers report being unable to afford basic necessities.
Labor rights in dispute: neoliberalism vs progressive reform in Latin America
The state of labor rights in Latin America and the Caribbean is in flux. While some countries are seeing significant advances, others are suffering major setbacks.
Argentina general strike targets Milei’s labor reform that strips rights
The bill has already passed the Senate and will be voted on in the Chamber this Thursday; government promises to repress protests.
San Francisco educators win major victory after citywide strike
San Francisco educators secured fully funded healthcare, raises, and sanctuary protections after a unified walkout.
Somali business owners spearhead Minnesota shutdown against ICE
Hundreds of Somali-owned businesses are joining a multi-sector general strike on January 23, as communities across Minnesota mobilize to demand ICE out of the state.
ICE and fire: momentum surges in Minnesota toward a general strike against Trump’s agenda
A statewide shutdown looms in Minnesota as mass opposition to ICE builds into a general strike with implications far beyond the Twin Cities.
Nigeria’s oil workers resist monopolization by Africa’s richest man
After dominating sub-Saharan Africa’s cement production and cornering large portions of its market in sugar, salt, and packaging industries, the Nigerian multinational conglomerate Dangote Group is moving fast to monopolize fuel distribution.
Unions demand legal action against Tata Consultancy Services over mass layoffs and labor rights violations
TCS, India’s largest software company, has announced plans to layoff around 2% of its global workforce this year which would translate into over 12,000 mid and senior-level employees losing their jobs.
“Philadelphia Works Because We Do”: One week into strike, Philly city workers flex collective power
City workers in Philadelphia are struggling for a living wage and better benefits
Edgar Mojica: “We believe it’s time for Gustavo Petro’s government to restore workers’ rights by decree.”
After mass mobilizations in Colombia, Edgar Mojica discusses the need for government action, and the possibility of implementing reforms via decree.






