Notes on a factory uprising in Yangon
Submitted by Steven. on May 10 2017 15:04
Soe Lin Aung examines a recent strike-cum-riot at a Chinese-owned H&M supplier in Myanmar, digging beyond the headlines into its local context and broader political significance.
House to Goddess of the House: Gender, Class and Silk in 19th Century Mount Lebanon
An essay on the development of capitalism in Lebanon and the effects it had upon gender roles. Mainly focusing on women workers in the silk industry from a Christian Lebanese background.
1987-88: Lunafil Strike in Guatemala City
Submitted by Reddebrek on Mar 24 2017 23:29
Detailed account of a lengthy strike by textile workers in Guatemala who risked lockouts and death to maintain their working conditions.
Iturbe, Lola aka Kyra Kyralina aka Kiralina (1902-1990)
Submitted by Battlescarred on Mar 8 2017 15:02
A short biography of the Spanish anarchist Lola Iturbe, fighter for women's liberation
1992-96: Asian Immigrant Garment Workers Protests
Submitted by Reddebrek on Jan 25 2017 22:25
An account of the struggle of mostly immigrant Asian garment workers for work compensation and improvements in conditions.
1909: Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Strike
Submitted by Reddebrek on Jan 18 2017 20:04
Two years before the horrific fire that claimed 146 garment workers, the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory was the focal point for a struggle that encompassed the entire garment industry of the city of New York
1913: Barcelona Textile Strike
Submitted by Reddebrek on Jan 18 2017 01:15
A strike by women in the cities textile industry against discrimination and working conditions.
1919: Peru General Strike for the 8 Hour Day
Submitted by Reddebrek on Jan 17 2017 00:09
A strike by male Peruvian textile workers for a universal 8 hour work day and pay increase spread throughout the Peruvian economy.
1902: Belgian General Strike
Submitted by Reddebrek on Jan 16 2017 20:07
In the late 19th century, the Belgian state tried several tricks to keep its parliament dominated by the wealthier classes. In response a serious of general strikes were used to force the government to implement reforms. However the Belgian Workers Party was often a hindrance in these struggles as the 1902 strike demonstrates.
Class & Poverty in the Maquila Zone: Avery Wear
Article about working conditions in Mexico's free trade zones.
