Marikana mine massacre reflects South Africa's persistent inequality and social turmoil
More astute analysis highlights the appalling situation of South Africa's mining communities as being fertile ground for the crisis that has developed at Marikana.
Spanish miners' protest draws massive support
Madrid saw a massive show of support for miners who are protesting austerity moves by Spain's conservative government, which they say will completely destroy their hardscrabble livelihoods.
At G-20, union leaders make the case for jobs not austerity
Union leaders, including AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka, delivered the strong message that "austerity does not work," and only makes things worse for workers, to the G-20 leaders of the industrialized world, meeting in Los Cabos, Mexico.
Iranian union leader calls for workers' solidarity
Due to my trade union activities, I was arrested and incarcerated. I was brutally attacked and beaten during my arrest, and severely afflicted, physically and psychologically.
Mexico's upcoming elections: The candidates, the issues
On July 1, Mexico will hold elections for president and for the 128 seat Senate and 500 seat Chamber of Deputies.
Support grows for striking Quebec students
Police repression coupled with draconian measures to limit peaceful protest have failed to stop a student strike in Quebec.
Pressure builds to stop execution in Iran
A last minute push by the Committee for the Defense of Iranian People's Rights to prevent the execution of Iranian teacher Abdolreza Ghanbari is in full gear today.
India’s general strike shows unprecedented working-class unity and anger
In the largest general strike since India's independence, millions of workers went on strike Feb. 28 for stronger labor laws and to protest the rising cost of living.
Intense protests rock Patagonian Chile
Aysen protest groups coalesced under the slogan "Aysen, your problem is my problem." The government in Santiago received their demands on February 25.
Woman who slapped chancellor nominated for German presidency
The "Nazi Hunter" Klarsfeld will be the only candidate opposing "Stasi Hunter" Joachim Gauck.
