China: One killed and 60 injured in riot over transport price hikes A student was killed and at least 60 people were injured in central China when villagers armed with…
Greece: Violent demonstrations against privatisation of universities There have been violent clashes between police and protesters at demonstrations calling for an end…
Iraqi hotel workers win unpaid wages The workers of Sheraton hotel, Baghdad, went on strike for two days last week demanding their overdue salaries and other unpaid benefits.
Wildcat strikes continue on Belgian railways Train drivers in Belgium are due to be returning to work following a wildcat strike yesterday which prompted transport minister André Antoine to…
20,000 farmers and workers riot in China Hunan city, Yongzhou, central China; around 20,000 farmers and laid off workers have rioted and clashed with 1,000 police armed with guns and…
Iran: International Women's Day events defy repression A report by the Organisation for Women's Liberation - Iran's (OWL) Maryam Kousha on events across…
Iran: Teachers strike joined by factory workers On Monday 5th March, about 100,000 teachers went on strike. On 8th March 10,000 teachers staged a picket outside the Parliament building in…
Somalia: bus drivers on strike Bus and truck drivers in central Somalia were on strike yesterday following a hike in local taxes
Vietnam: 3,000 factory workers wildcat 3,000 workers at a furniture factory in southern Vietnam have downed tools and walked out over low pay, state media and company officials report.
