Egyptian textile workers confront the new economic order
An analysis of the recent strike-wave in Egypt which involved tens of thousands of textile workers and a look at the history of labour militancy in the country.
Vietnam: More wildcat strikes hit manufacturing
After 3,000 furniture workers struck on Monday, thousands more walked out over low wages.
India: Strike of 10,000 tailors enters seventh day
Egypt's wildcat strike wave continues unabated
As reported previously on libcom, tens of thousands of workers in Egypt continue to defy their unions and the government in the nation's state-owned industries to strike and occupy their workplaces.
Bangladesh: Fifty garment workers beaten by hired thugs
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Update on Iranian workers' struggles
Cambodia: Garment worker shot
More strikes and riots in Bangladesh - garment workers take the offensive again!
Seven garment factories were severely damaged, while bosses claimed 100 other factories were vandalised; three shopping malls and 50 vehicles were also attacked on Tuesday (10th Oct) as thousands of striking garment workers fought pitched battles with the police and factory security forces in and around the capital, Dhaka. Over 100 people were injured in the clashes.