education

1980-1: Guam Teachers Strike

Submitted by Reddebrek on Feb 3 2017 01:59

In 1980 the island of Guam's teachers went on strike for a living wage increase.

2005: Tonga Public Servants General Strike

Submitted by Reddebrek on Feb 3 2017 01:37

In 2005 civil servants in Tonga began a wildcat strike for higher wages, the strike grew to include many other public sector workers and took on political reforms.

1994: Wallis and Futuna General Strike

Submitted by Reddebrek on Feb 3 2017 00:01

Grievances over working conditions and a lack of state primary schools lead to several strikes in 1994 on the two pacific islands.

1991: Mali General Strike

Submitted by Reddebrek on Feb 2 2017 23:42

In March 1991 what Mali experienced what became known as the March revolution. A series of protests by students and democracy activists supported by a general strike led to the downfall of its dictator and the establishment of civilian rule.

1919: Costa Rican Women Teachers Defy Dictator

Submitted by Reddebrek on Jan 25 2017 19:27

The attacks on education and educators by the Tinoco dictatorship in Costa Rica led to an opposition movement led by female students and teachers.

1935: Cuban General Strike

Submitted by Reddebrek on Jan 16 2017 20:52

After the defeat of the Dictator Gerardo Machado Cuba was governed by a Junta headed by Batista and Mendieta. In 1935 another General Strike sort to forced the Junta to restore civilian rule. In response Batista unleashed a wave of state terror.

1931: Chileans Overthrow Dictator Carlos Ibañez del Campo

Submitted by Reddebrek on Jan 16 2017 20:21

Demonstration against the Dictatorship in July 1931

In response to economic depression the Chilean state became a Dictatorship. In response Chilean students and workers engaged in a general strike and occupation of universities demanding a return to civilian rule.

1986-88: Haitians Demand Civilians Government and Democratic Election

Submitted by Reddebrek on Jan 16 2017 19:09

Tonton Macoutes patrolling a Haitian street 1988

After the downfall of Baby Doc Duvalier Haiti was ruled by a US supported Junta. The campaign that toppled Duvalier continued to oppose the Junta and its campaign of violence and economic policies.