US House of Representatives passes bill to protect labor union rights
The law seeks to penalize companies for violating federal labor board guidelines and if enacted will override state-level anti-union laws called “right-to-work” legislation
Women’s groups across Europe mark International Women’s Day
The COVID-19 pandemic and the rise in oppression prompted by misogynist, conservative and far-right groups across Europe have threatened rights, lives and livelihoods of women across Europe
Libyan parliament discusses fate of the UN supported interim government
In its first united meeting since divisions in 2014, in Sirte, the Libyan House of Representative is expected to approve a 35 member unity government proposed by prime minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah
Saudi-led military coalition bombs Yemen again
The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen bombed several targets in Houthi-controlled areas in what they termed retaliation for attacks inside Saudi Arabia
China urges the West to stop baseless propaganda, offers greater cooperation on various issues
Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi criticized rumors about genocide of Uyghurs minorities spread by the media and claimed that the population of Uyghurs minorities has more than doubled in the last 40 years
Progressive women’s groups in Pakistan release charter of demands ahead of Women’s Day
The 15 point charter of demands addresses issues ranging from access to healthcare to patriarchy, all of which affect women’s welfare in Pakistan
Left MPs in Poland seek ban on fascist organization
MPs from the Polish left coalition Lewica have sought a ban on the National Radical Camp (ONR) which has been categorized by national and international authorities as a fascist organization. ONR has also been involved in attacks on LGBT pride rallies
Week-long boycott of Amazon planned over union-busting attempts in Alabama
The boycott campaign comes after multiple reports of Amazon trying to thwart organizing attempts by workers in its Bessemer warehouse in Alabama, where a unionization vote is underway