One day general strike today in Kanaky / New Caledonia
Jul 15 2008 11:32
From Aotearoa Indymedia:
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Clashes in Kanaky: USTKE calls one-day general strikeRNZI has reported that the Union of Kanaky and Exploited Workers (USTKE) in Kanaky/New Caledonia will hold a one-day general strike tomorrow as 22 of its members are due in court appealing jail sentences for their role in the clashes with police in Noumea in January. [ USTKE ]
The USTKE is committed to struggling against capitalism and colonialism in the south Pacific and is amongst the most militant of unions in the Pacific. It combines industrial and political action in an island that is still a colony of France and for decades indigenous people and workers have struggled for self-determination.
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Will try to post up any reports I can find on how it went next time I'm near a computer...maybe write something up for the news section too.
Yeah, a news report would be great Asher, cheers. say here if you need any help...