Textile strike in north-western Iran
Submitted by Ed on Sep 9 2008 17:30
Textile factory workers went on strike over not having their salaries paid for past five months yesterday (Monday 8th).
Bangladesh: carrot and stick - security forces fire on garment workers as government recalls unions
Submitted by Red Marriott on Aug 16 2008 00:07
Garment workers continue their agitations... and the uncertain role of unions.
Garment workers strike ongoing in Thailand
Submitted by Django on Aug 15 2008 14:51
Garment workers continue their fight against the sacking of a union leader in Thailand.
Bangladesh; garment workers attack factories as thousands wildcat and riot
Submitted by Red Marriott on Aug 11 2008 22:51
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The ongoing unrest in the garment factories continues...
14,000 workers strike in Vietnam
Submitted by Ed on Jul 28 2008 10:57
Nearly 14,000 workers at a South Korean footwear company in Vietnam have gone on strike to demand higher salaries, blaming the action on rising consumer prices.
Roundup of a month of strikes in Iran
Submitted by Alex... on Jul 23 2008 12:09
A round-up of recent strike activity in Iran, including the car industry and agriculture.
6,000 workers wildcat in Vietnam
Submitted by Ed on Jul 9 2008 15:34
On 3 July, some 6,000 workers at a Vietnam-based plant owned by textile manufacturer the Chutex Group went on strike over pay levels.
Clothing company beating of Bangladeshi workers in Athens met with wildcat collective action
Submitted by taxikipali on Jun 25 2008 06:30
Bangladeshi workers in clothing sweatshop in Athens, Greece, were attacked by company thugs for refusing to work on Sunday. When their co-workers walked out in solidarity, the company fired 120 out of 180 of the working force. In response the workers have sealed the factory off forcing the company to withdraw the lay-offs and negotiate.
Mansoura-Espana Garments Company workers on strike
Submitted by Khawaga on Jun 24 2008 12:15
Tuesday 24th June 2008 – Workers at the Mansoura-Espana Garments Company in Talkha are on strike.
Textile strike in Alexandria
Submitted by Khawaga on May 26 2008 08:41
26th May: Reports of an outbreak wildcat strike in Al-Amiriya Company for Spinning and Weaving in Alexandria. Could this be the start of a new wave of strikes?
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