Repression of jailed Iranian trade unionist continues

Repression of jailed Iranian trade unionist continuesPublished 23 September 2012 As previously reported, the Iranian government in a major operation against labour activists in Karaj in June of this year, tried to suppress the attempts by workers to organise themselves by arresting 60 workers. Alireza Asgari is the last remaining worker in jail, having being sentenced to a

Bangladesh shipyards claim another life

Bangladesh Sep 28, 2012 02:20 AM

Bangladesh shipyards claim another lifePublished 16 September 2012 On the 12th of September, Ershadul Huq fell to his death while dismantling a ship in Chittagong. At least 8 workers have now died due to workplace accidents in Bangladesh this year alone. Apart from fatal accidents, many more workers are rout

Report whitewashes Thai military killings of protesters in 2010

Burma Sep 28, 2012 02:24 AM

Report whitewashes Thai military killings of protesters in 2010Published 23 September 2012 In the month of April and again in May of 2010, the Thai military moved against demonstrators in central Bangkok, killing almost 100 people. Subsequently the Thai government established a Commission to investigate these deaths. Unfortun

Occupation of Istana factory continues

Indonesia Dec 23, 2009 02:07 AM

Indonesia: Occupation of Istana factory continues Interview with union Chairman, Kiswoyo Textile workers from the Istana Magnoliatama factory in north Jakarta have been occupying their workplace for more than 2 years. Socialist Party National Organiser Anthony Main visited the factory in late November and interviewed Kis

Nuclear plant manufacturer Hitachi out of Lithuania now! – Appeal by e

Japan Feb 01, 2013 03:03 AM

Nuclear plant manufacturer Hitachi out of Lithuania now! – Appeal by ethnic Korean Hitachi worker Hitachi’s export of nuclear power plants to Lithuania has to be stopped in order to prevent the pre-war “colonial power” from expanding its influence. The promotion of nuclear power as a state policy has generated

NO TO WAR OF AGGRESSION IN THE KOREAN PENINSULA

Korea Apr 06, 2013 15:09 PM 2

NO TO WAR OF AGGRESSION IN THE KOREAN PENINSULA   Statement on the intensifying tremors of war of aggression in the Korean Peninsula between the United States of America-Republic of Korea and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea   01 April 2013   We are individuals and migrant workers organizations i

August 19 - Training on Safe Migration and Migrant Workers Rights organ

Nepal Sep 19, 2012 02:25 AM

August 19  - Training on Safe Migration and Migrant Workers Rights organised by GEFONT has been concluded in Biratnagar. The aim of the training was to aware workers against the human trafficking and safe migration. The training was inaugurated by GEFONT Deputy Secretary General Cde. Pemba Lama and facilitated by 

PiloyLifers...please campaign for our MIGRANTE Partylist

Philippines Feb 12, 2013 03:38 AM

PiloyLifers...please campaign for our MIGRANTE Partylist. Vote #96 come May 13, 2013! Yuroshiku onegaishimasu!

Striking academics battle intimidation in Sri Lanka

Srilanka Sep 28, 2012 02:28 AM

Striking academics battle intimidation in Sri LankaPublished 23 September 2012 The strike by academics in Sri Lanka, against privatisation and cutbacks, has now entered its third month. The teachers are organised by the Federation of University Teachers' Association (FUTA). In recent days, the pressure on FUTA members has be

The Maldives - a paradise only for some

Thailand Sep 28, 2012 02:23 AM

The Maldives - a paradise only for somePublished 23 September 2012 Tourism in the Maldives is a huge and profitable business, but workers do not share in this. Last year, around 350 workers of the Hilton Conrad Rangali Islands Resort held a work stoppage to highlight their longstanding demand for clarity aroun