Egyptian textile workers confront the new economic order
Submitted by Ed on Mar 30 2007 10:54
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
Submitted by Steven. on Mar 14 2007 15:18
After 3,000 furniture workers struck on Monday, thousands more walked out over low wages.
India: Strike of 10,000 tailors enters seventh day
Submitted by Steven. on Mar 5 2007 14:47
The indefinite strike of thousands of garment workers in Tirupur for a wage increase continues this week.
Egypt's wildcat strike wave continues unabated
Submitted by Steven. on Feb 21 2007 10:49
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
Submitted by Steven. on Jan 12 2007 11:26
Dozens of workers at a clothing factory were injured on Wednesday when over 200 outsiders, allegedly hired by the factory authorities, attacked the workers who were protesting against the bosses' beating of two of their leaders.
(Another) Paradise Lost - Strikes and riots in the Export Zones in Vietnam and Bangladesh, 2006
Submitted by Steven. on Nov 16 2006 17:21
Update on Iranian workers' struggles
Submitted by Ed on Nov 10 2006 15:20
A round-up of recent struggles going on in Iran, including textile and petrochemical workers' strikes and opposition to new changes in labour law.
Cambodia: Garment worker shot
Submitted by Mike Harman on Oct 23 2006 07:51
A 24-year old mother was shot in the back by Cambodian police during a protest at the Bright Sky factory last week.
More strikes and riots in Bangladesh - garment workers take the offensive again!
Submitted by Red Marriott on Oct 12 2006 02:02
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.
Situation normal - Bangladesh in turmoil
Submitted by Red Marriott on Oct 2 2006 00:09
The riots in Dhaka from Wednesday evening continuing through Thursday morning (see earlier report) protesting frequent electric power cuts, spread to various other areas of Bangladesh and continued on Friday.
