Tunisian unions call off general strike
Tunisia's union confederation called off the first planned nationwide general strike in 35 years at the last minute after the government yielded in talks with union leaders.
Oscar Niemeyer, visionary architect and Communist, dies at 104
A Communist who experienced persecution, exile, and the shifting fortunes of our movement, his dedication to the struggle for a better world inspired generations of activists.
New Egyptian president’s labor takeover plan riles unions
Egypt's independent unions and their confederation are extremely upset by present Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi's labor takeover plan.
Trumka: Mexico on path of “low wage development”
Mexico, the large U.S. trading partner and southern neighbor, is on a path of "low-wage development," including weakening its labor law and oppressing independent unions.
UN General Assembly votes to give Palestine enhanced status
This upgrades Palestine's status from mere "observer" and, without making it a full voting member of the U.N., explicitly recognizes it as a state.
Four more years: Into Africa
Africa is probably the single most complex region of the world and arguably its most troubled.
China's Communist Party elects new leaders
On Thursday November 16, the 18th Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) ended in Beijing with the election of a new team of party leaders.
Cuban report to United Nations condemns U.S. blockade
"The best humanitarian aid Cuba could receive - the equivalent of billions of tons - would be to end the blockade."
Chilean student leaders inspire U.S. activists
Chilean student leaders Camila Vallejo and Noam Titelman visit the United States.
Burden of Colombian past weighs on peace negotiations
Protection must await a successful outcome of peace negotiations which were set to begin in Norway on October 17 between the Colombian government and the FARC.
