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12,000 South African miners fired as strikes spread to public sector

For two months, wildcat and protected strikes have taken place in South Africa. There have been industrial actions in the…

October 11, 2012

Fired GM Colombia workers’ hunger strike lifted, occupation continues

For more than 14 months, members of Asotrecol — the Association of Injured Workers and Ex-workers of GM Colombia —…

October 11, 2012

European workers take streets to resist austerity

Hardening arteries of a dying system Money is the lifeblood of capitalism.More and more, the bankers have it locked away…

October 4, 2012

South African miners’ strikes continue, spread to transport workers

Strike actions continue by workers in the platinum and gold mines in South Africa and have spread to the transportation…

October 4, 2012

War threats against Iran as U.N. meets

This year’s United Nations General Assembly session opened during an escalation of tensions between the United States and the Islamic…

October 4, 2012

The crisis in China: Behind the expulsion of Bo Xilai

The leadership of the Communist Party of China has expelled former Politburo member Bo Xilai from the party, removed him…

October 3, 2012

Pro-U.S. demonstrations target militias in Benghazi, Libya

The attacks on the U.S. Consulate and another compound in Benghazi, Libya, on Sept. 11, resulting in the deaths of…

September 30, 2012

Wildcat strikes of platinum, gold miners reflect deepening economic crisis in South Africa

Miners at the Marikana Lonmin Platinum PLC facilities returned to work on Sept. 20 after a bitter six-week strike that…

September 30, 2012

Toronto tribunal & assembly demands: “Free the Cuban 5!”

Toronto, Canada — Toronto City Hall was the site of the Breaking the Silence Peoples’ Tribunal and Assembly Sept. 21-23.…

September 30, 2012

Marking the death of BAYAN leader in Manila, Philippines

By Renato Reyes, Jr.   “The place of honor is in the line of fire.” – Lean Alejandro Sept. 19 —…

September 30, 2012