Strike of 28th March: Update On Monday evening, along with the mainstream English language media, we incorrectly reported that unions had announced a General Strike for the 28th of March.
Unions set to announce next step Monday, 5pm Unions are meeting Monday at 5pm local time to decide whether to call for a general strike.
General Strike in France next week? We've had reports that a general strike against the CPE employment law is being organised for next week.
Wilckens, Kurt Gustav, 1886-1923 A short biography of German-born anarchist Kurt Gustav Wilckens, who assassinated the man responsible for the deaths of 1,500 workers, and whose…
Guinea: Five day general strike begins The capital of Guinea was brought to a standstill today on the first of a five-day general strike over wages and pensions.
Nepal shut down by general strike against bogus election A nationwide strike has been declared across Nepal in protest against dictator King Gyanendra's "elections" to be held on Wednesday.
South Korea: General strike Unions in South Korea launched a general strike today after the passage of a temporary workers bill by the National Assembly.
'Leaded/Unleaded'- the story of the 2004 Beirut general strike now online In 2004 a general strike was called in the Lebanon against rocketing prices and poor social provision. During demonstrations the army opened fire killing five.
India: Manipur state shut down by general strike Routine life came to a standstill in Manipur following a 16-hour "lightning general strike" called by three students' organisations.
Worker-student action committees, France May '68 - Roger Gregoire and Fredy Perlman An in-depth look at the worker-student action committees in the uprising of France May '68.