Commentaries #1: War in Iran? Why we must oppose sanctions
The first in a new series of pamphlets from the Brighton-based Aufheben collective, intended to supplement the annual magazine by responding to developing events. Published and distributed in March 2006.
Egypt: Strikes continue despite clampdown
Submitted by Steven. on Apr 12 2007 11:30
Workers centres have been shut down by police as the Egyptian government tries to quell the wildcat strikes sweeping the country.
More Iranian teachers arrested
Submitted by Ed on Apr 12 2007 09:51
45 teachers of the province of Hamadan were arrested on Sunday April 8th 2007 and then transferred to an unknown location.
Egyptian textile workers confront the new economic order
Submitted by Ed on Mar 30 2007 10:54
An analysis of the recent strike-wave in Egypt which involved tens of thousands of textile workers and a look at the history of labour militancy in the country.
Street vendors protest in Iraq
Submitted by Mike Harman on Mar 28 2007 23:08
Street vendors won concessions from municipal and occupation authorities last week when they staged a sit-in, forcing them to reverse an eviction order.
Iran: 1,000 teachers arrested
Submitted by Mike Harman on Mar 18 2007 02:53
Around 1,000 teachers have been arrested in Iran following strikes and protests last week.
Strikes across Israel
Submitted by Mike Harman on Mar 15 2007 20:03
There have been strikes across Israel this week, including at Ashdod Port, the Bank of Israel and numerous schools and universities.
Iraq: Electricity workers on strike in Kirkuk
Submitted by Mike Harman on Mar 15 2007 19:20
Workers at an electricity plant in Kirkuk were on strike yesterday whilst others protested in Baghdad.
Iraqi hotel workers win unpaid wages
Submitted by Ed on Mar 13 2007 11:57
The workers of Sheraton hotel, Baghdad, went on strike for two days last week demanding their overdue salaries and other unpaid benefits.
Iran: International Women's Day events defy repression
Submitted by Joseph Kay on Mar 12 2007 12:00
A report by the Organisation for Women's Liberation - Iran's (OWL) Maryam Kousha on events across the country, which have seen womens' liberation struggles build links with striking workers and Afghan refugees.
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