Daily Round-up | Ecuadorian government and people’s movements conclude talks and other stories
In today’s episode, we bring you stories of talks concluding between the Ecuadorian government and people’s movements, a protest by Belgian educators, a strike in South Africa being interdicted, and the reversal of the acquittal of an Indian activist
South Africa Labor Court interdicts NUMSA strike at Macsteel
The union had announced a strike at the steel company on October 11, citing a unilateral withdrawal of employment benefits including medical aid
South Africa: Strike action against retrenchment of workers in Macsteel continues into third day
The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) alleges that the company dismissed 99 workers on December 11, the first day of holiday season, to prevent the union from taking action against it.
NUMSA embarks on strike at Macsteel against 20% cut in salaries
The company’s management has gone to court seeking an urgent interdict against the industrial action called by NUMSA. The union’s general secretary Irvin Jim said “We reject their attempts to blackmail workers into accepting reduced wages”
- Brazil approves end to 6×1 work schedule and reduction of the work week to 40 hours
- Israel kills 31 people in Lebanon on the eve of Eid al-Adha
- Israel carries out sixth consecutive Eid massacre in Gaza
- Far-right Janez Janša to return for fourth government term in Slovenia
- With peace deal nearly final, US launches fresh attacks on Iran
