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Labor struggles
Jinsoo Koh on the overpass A diary from the streets of South Korea

Perspectives from the workers of Seoul amid labor struggles, the continued subordination of South Korea’s sovereignty, the payment of most of its annual budget and reserves to the US government, the ongoing genocide in Gaza, and more.

Labor wins and increased repression: 50 days of Panama’s national strike Labor wins and increased repression: 50 days of Panama’s national strike

After more than fifty days, some struggles have won new rights; while the government launches a security operation called “Operation Omega” to clear the blocked roads.

Ghana nurses suspend nationwide strike after parliamentary intervention Ghana nurses suspend nationwide strike after parliamentary intervention

Nurses across Ghana had been on strike since June 2, 2025, demanding the immediate implementation of the 2024 Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Workers in Samsung India’s Chennai plant win a significant pay raise after a protracted battle against management Workers in Samsung India’s Chennai plant win a significant pay raise after a protracted battle against management

In September-October 2024, hundreds of workers led a 38-day strike at the plant under the leadership of the Samsung India Workers Union (SIWU) after the management objected to its registration.

Repression of Panama’s national strike drives workers from more sectors into the streets

More workers join the strike against social security reform and security concessions, uniting against repression and in defense of national sovereignty.

Trade unions in Benin condemn police crackdown on labor movement Trade unions in Benin condemn police crackdown on labor movement

Crackdown on peaceful labor march and arrest of the union’s leadership in Benin draws condemnation.

Samsung workers tamil nadu 2 Workers in India are on the march

Hundreds of million Indian workers are ready to strike on May 20 to demand higher minimum wages and a rollback of BJP’s anti-worker policies

NUMSA gears up for 2025 bargaining season at National Bargaining Conference

The union adopted clear resolutions based on continued organizing, recruitment, and delivering quality services to members.

Tens of thousands of workers in Karnataka mobilize in historic five-day protest against anti-labor policies

Mobilized from the cross-section of Karnataka’s working class, over 30,000 took part in the demonstration from March 3 to 7, raising 37 demands including a living minimum wage and a wealth tax on the richest 1%.

Haitian and Mexican farmworkers in Immokalee: A story of Black history and labor solidarity

Decades ago, Haitian and Mexican farmworkers in Immokalee, Florida, sparked a powerful movement that is reshaping US agriculture today.

Home care workers protest 24-hour work day in NYC

Workers rallied to demand unpaid wages from the United Jewish Council home care agency and an end to the 24-hour workday