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






