South African dockworkers to boycott Israeli ships until total liberation of Palestinian people: Union
The dockworkers continue to boycott work on the Israeli ship Zim Shanghai which arrived at Durban port on May 20. All ships carrying cargo to and from Israel will be boycotted by dockworkers, South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (SATAWU) told Peoples Dispatch
Palestinians slowly return home after ceasefire in besieged Gaza and other stories
Today we look at the situation in Gaza following the ceasefire, protests by Papuan communities in Indonesia amid growing violence, and more
Around the World in 8 Minutes: Workers mobilize for rights in South Africa, the US and the UK
In this week’s episode, we will look at three strikes organized by essential workers in South Africa, the United States and the United Kingdom.
“It is the capitalist system that breeds no respect for workers’ rights”
The general strike called by the South African Federation of Trade Unions saw workers across the country stand up for their rights and demand an end to exploitation by the capitalist system
Massive general strike in South Africa highlights demand for radical policy changes
Millions of workers took part in the general strike on February 24, according to the South African Federation of Trade Unions which called for the labor action. Demonstrations were held in a number of cities
Hundreds of thousands of workers set to take part in general strike in South Africa on February 24
The South African Federation of Trade Unions, which has called for the strike, has put forward demands for a radical change in policy, including measures such as the nationalization of all strategic monopoly industries and a living minimum wage of at least R12,500 (USD $854)
South African workers strike against govt corruption, COVID-19 failures, job losses
A historic general strike was held in numerous cities and towns across South Africa on October 7 against corruption, job losses, govt failures during the pandemic, and its refusal to honor the wage agreement it had signed with public servants.
Historic general strike in South Africa sees workers raise issues of corruption, job loss
The strike was called by the Congress of South African Trade Unions and was joined by the South African Federation of Trade Unions and other organizations. It may set the stage for a new phase of working class unity
What does South Africa’s general strike mean for ANC-COSATU alliance?
COSATU, which has called for a national strike on October 7, is a traditional ally of the ruling African National Congress. The strike raises questions about the future of this alliance
South African unions prepare for historic strike on October 7
The strike has been called by the Congress of South African Trade Unions, the largest trade union confederation in the country and a traditional ally of the ruling ANC. The union now says the ANC has betrayed the working class
Continued resistance to school reopening in South Africa
A union of educators in South Africa is taking the education minister to court over the hasty reopening of schools while parents hold protests
Strike action looming in South Africa as government downgrades lockdown
Business associations claim that health and safety protocols will be followed, but unions point to previous violations which resulted in a further spread of the epidemic
- Protests in Turkey against brutal murder of 21-year-old woman
- North Macedonian Left party slams govt. for endorsing US aggression against Cuba
- Resident doctors in Nigeria go on indefinite strike over salary delays and poor work conditions
- 17 Palestinians on hunger strike against administrative detention
- Belgian Workers Party demands inquiry into poor flood management in Wallonia
