taxis

1987: The Great Workers' Struggle

Alex... — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:23:39 +0000

The workplace struggles that took place in 1987 occurred within the wider background of political reform. For thirty years South Korea had been ruled by a military dictatorship, and growing calls for democracy had echoed across the peninsula through the 1970s and early 80s.

The Ecological Challenge: Three Revolutions are Necessary

Flint — Sat, 03 May 2008 13:35:25 +0000

The Ecological Challenge: Three Revolutions are Necessary
by Alternative Libertaire

India: Mumbai taxi drivers strike against violence

jef costello — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 12:30:38 +0000

The strike which involved most of Mumbai's 55,000 taxi drivers was called off after two hours, after ministers made assurances over security. State home secretary Chitkala Zutshi also attempted to downplay the violence: "All miscreants will be dealt with severely. We mean to maintain law and order.

France: striking taxi drivers protest and block roads

jef costello — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 14:12:07 +0000

In Paris hundreds of taxis have occupied the place de la République to protest against the report. In Marseille taxi drivers have picketed roads going into the city, causing long tailbacks. In the small town of Dieppe 16 of the town's 17 taxis were striking. The strike is also being well-observed in Cannes and other towns and cities across France.

Strikes and protests in China

catch — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 11:55:57 +0000

A protest against a landfill site which is expanding into urban areas in Tianmen, Hubei province led to violence as protestors were attacked by Chengguang (City Management Officers).

Wei Wenhua, filming the incident from his car on his mobile phone was targeted and killed by the Chengguang during the incident.

Transport strikes across Italy

Steven. — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 15:15:15 +0000

Aero-news.net reported that Italian carrier Alitalia canceled 217 domestic and international flights before a four-hour walkout by pilots, flight crew and ground staff beginning at 11 am. Air One, Italy's number two carrier, only guaranteed nine flights there.

Italy: Lightning taxi blockade in Rome

Steven. — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 15:31:38 +0000

Hundreds of white cabs blocked traffic at Rom'es central Piazza Venezia while drivers protested in front of the nearby City Hall. The strike was called by the taxi drivers' union after it abandoned talks with the mayor.

Cab drivers have staged several strikes in recent months in opposition to government plans to liberalize the service and grant more licenses, and for rates increases.

Atlanta cabbies in wildcat strike

Joseph K. — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 09:02:39 +0000

"There's only so much you can do to people. We can't take it any more," said D.O. Nwajei of the Atlanta Taxi Cab Association Inc., whose membership tops 1,500. "We've been pushed to the wall." The cabbies said they were frustrated with working conditions and what some labelled police harassment.

New York: Cab strike on the cards

Marshall — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 14:24:59 +0000

Cabbies opposed to plans to install credit card and video devices in cabs across the city’s fleet are planning to stage a two-day stoppage. The hi-tech video screens, which the city authorities want to have installed in every yellow cab, will allow passengers to watch TV, make payments with credit cards and watch the progress of their cab journey via a global satellite link.

Italian taxi drivers back on strike

Steven. — Wed, 09 May 2007 14:32:35 +0000

Xinhuanet.com reported that Italian taxi drivers resumed strike action Tuesday to protest against government plans to deregulate the sector.

Taxi union officials said some 25,000 cabbies were taking part in the one-day stoppage which caused havoc as travelers left stranded at airports, stations and taxi ranks.