military and law enforcement

Bangladeshi garment workers keep up the pressure - more clashes

Ret Marut — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 20:27:59 +0000

Trouble in the garment industry has continued in Dhaka(see earlier report); yesterday (Tues) several thousand workers again fought cops in the Dhaka Export Processing Zone (DEPZ).

Worked to death - Bangladeshi garment workers take to the streets after workmate dies

Ret Marut — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 00:22:05 +0000

The action began when factory bosses locked out workers from SQ Sweaters Ltd in the Sheorapara area of the city; the lockout was in response to protests on the previous two nights when workers allegedly refused to work, seized management officials and held them hostage in the factory.

China: Workers in Guangdong attacked for asking to be paid

jef costello — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 00:03:05 +0000

Some 300-400 workers at the site, currently building a hydro-electric power station, went on strike last Friday in protest at the massive wage arrears. Some 200 hired thugs then attacked the workers. Lei Mingzhong, is reported to be in a coma and brain dead and acccording to doctors has no chance of recovery. Many other workers were injured in the clashes.

Senegal: seven teachers injured by police

jef costello — Sat, 19 May 2007 13:01:26 +0000

The teachers who are currently involved in a dispute over pay and conditions had asked for authorisation for a march. This request was denied by the state governor. The teachers met in the town and held a general assembly (AG) they agreed on a protest motion that was to be passed to the governor but he refused to enter into any contact with them.

Water, energy and crisis in Bangladesh

Ret Marut — Mon, 07 May 2007 20:16:07 +0000

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The administration of most essential public utilities specially water and electricity is in serious jeopardy in the capital [Dhaka], causing untold suffering to the city dwellers.
The erratic power supply leads to disruption to smooth water supply to the city dwellers who are reeling from power and water crisis during the ongoing dry season.

2003-2004: Los Angeles supermarket strike

Steven. — Sun, 10 Sep 2006 21:44:14 +0000

The walkout was against cuts in benefits, and run almost entirely by union leaderships. While the supermarkets lost $2.5bn in profits, they succeeded in beating the strike and imposing the cuts.

Notes on Another Defeat for Workers in the US

DUck and cover - the continuing dangers of Depleted Uranium

Freedom — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 13:33:41 +0000

A new report has found that during the ‘Shock and Awe’ campaign in Iraq, radiation levels in Britain quadrupled, leading to fears that Depleted Uranium weapons used in the desert state may have affected most of Europe.

GI opposition to the Vietnam War, 1965-1973 - Howard Zinn

libcom — Wed, 22 Feb 2006 11:40:38 +0000

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Armed forces rank and file demand union

libcom — Sun, 29 Jan 2006 13:33:41 +0000

As well as the discontent within regular soldiers, part-timers in the Territorial Army, due to differences in contract, have often stayed in Iraq longer than their full-time counterparts due to shortages of personnel. Many have been on active duty for more than 6 months, and in some cases been sacked by their employers upon their return, with only £1000 fine the maximum penalty for employers.

Mutiny in Banja Luka, Bosnia - ICG

libcom — Wed, 11 Jan 2006 16:59:28 +0000

From Communism #9, September 1993

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