India

One worker killed as security guards attack Indian diamond workers strike

Ed — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:51:12 +0000

The security guards hit back and one person died while others were injured in the firing. Workers are demanding a 20 per cent raise. Currently, they are paid anywhere between 15-25 Rupees per diamond which they say is inadequate in these times of skyrocketing prices.

Indian construction workers wildcat

Ed — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 20:08:11 +0000

The workers at the poly poplin unit began the strike at 2pm. Subrata Panda, the owner of Eco Service, the agency that had appointed them, met Citu (Centre of Indian Trade Unions - trade union federation attached to the Communist Party) leaders but in vain. Management sources, however, claimed said the impact of the strike was not felt on the company’s production.

Airport staff on strike

catch — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 12:39:35 +0000

Air traffic controllers in Ireland have voted for 24-hour strikes this Thursday after several weeks of unofficial overtime ban. The strike, organised by the Balpa union, is likely to ground flights at all three airports.

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.

Lionbridge: globalizing low wages

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:52:42 +0000

Lionbridge specializes in translations and adapting products to local markets (so called “globalization services”). Lionbridge is one of many US-based companies which move jobs from the US to countries with lower wages and working standards.

Maoism in South Asia - Republican Nepal & Indian Naxalites

Ret Marut — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 19:36:43 +0000

Under pressure from the Maoists, the government has finally declared that Nepal will become a republic. For several months the political process towards elections has been stalled in Nepal.

India: Wildcat strike following docks death

Steven. — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 12:37:12 +0000

The death, ironically, came at a time when the port trust is observing a ‘Dock Safety Week’.

Indian airlines hit by wildcat strike

Steven. — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 14:14:57 +0000

Indiaenews.com reported that employees of Indian airlines went on a snap strike over pay with union chiefs vowing to continue the stir until their demands are met.

Across the country, the industrial action crippled air services, forcing passengers to either cancel their flights or sweat it out - in blistering heat in some cities - waiting for a delayed departure.

Gurgaon workers news #2 - April 2007

Steven. — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 10:19:38 +0000

Gurgaon Workers News - Newsletter 2 (April 2007)
Workers News from the Special Exploitation Zone

India: General strike called after 14 protesters killed.

jef costello — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 16:51:30 +0000

Violence erupted when some 4000 police and paramilitary police tried to evict protesters from the village of Nandigram and it's surroundings and to destroy the barricades the villagers had erected to prevent the arrival of state contractors.