Wave of firings, violence against Bahrain workers, unions
The International Trade Union Confederation condemns the wave of firings, repression and violence being waged against Bahrain workers and their unions after a widely supported strike.
British workers stage massive protest against cuts
On the streets of London on Saturday three-quarters of a million people staged the biggest protest yet in the fightback against the Tory-led coalition's brutal cuts program.
Portugal government falls after losing austerity vote
Portuguese president José Socrates, of the Socialist Party, turned in his resignation on Wednesday after losing a crucial vote on government austerity.
Arrest of human rights activist in Colombia under scrutiny
The arrest of Liliany Obando on trumped up charges is under scrutiny, as evidence against her is lacking.
Egyptian workers form independent union coalition
Egyptian workers, suppressed by a government-sponsored and government-run labor federation, have broken away to form their own independent unions and federation and join the popular protests against President Hosni Mubarak's dictatorial rule.
In Iran, grand economic surgery and terror combine
As winds of change blow across the Middle East from Tunisia to Egypt to Yemen it will be interesting to see if the flame of resistance is reignited on the streets of Iran.
A blind eye for terror in Colombia
In Washington, business interests are pushing the Obama administration to submit a U.S.-Colombia free trade agreement for congressional approval. Yet terror prevails under the new regime of President Juan Manuel Santos
General strike in Portugal protests austerity measures
A massive one-day general strike paralyzed Portugal November 24 led by major labor federations united to denounce austerity measures being imposed by the country's Socialist Party Prime Minister, Jose Socrates.
Mexican union leader jailed in Puebla
An official of the Mexican Electricians Union was thrown in jail after delivering a petition to the Puebla state government for public control of electrical utilities.
French workers angry about pensions and more
Tuesday, for the second time in seven days, more than 3.5 million people turned out in militant demonstrations across France.
