Tea workers in West Bengal to hold united rally
Despite years of struggle and negotiations with the Government, the hundreds of thousands of tea workers in West Bengal are still not paid minimum wage
Bangladesh’s dairy farmers hit hard with milk ban
The high court in Bangladesh has banned production, distribution and sale of pasteurized milk for 14 companies and now dairy farmers have nowhere to sell their milk
Costa Rican teachers mobilize against regressive labor bills
The teachers and workers from across sectors are mobilizing against bills that threaten the right to strike, freedom of association and the survival of trade unions.
Palestinian refugees in Lebanon protest discriminatory labor law
A new rule announced by the Lebanese Ministry of Labor requires Palestinian businesses and workers to obtain work permits
Turkey deports refugees back to Syria
Refugees are facing increasing hostility by xenophobic movements in the country which have been growing in strength
4,000 garment and textile workers quit jobs in protest in Southern India
The mass resignation of the workers was due to severe exploitation and also physical abuse by the bosses and the police.
Sudanese Communist Party calls for an immediate halt to negotiations with the military junta
The military junta is seeking immunity for its members through the constitutional declaration, the negotiations over which have resumed today.
Palestinian Authority to suspend agreements with Israel
The decision announced by Mahmoud Abbas comes after the demolition of the Area A Palestinian village of Sur Baher by Israel