Why are care workers across India protesting?
A.R. Sindhu, General Secretary of All India Federation of Anganwadi Workers and Helpers, talks about the issues faced by care workers and why they have launched a fresh wave of struggles
Left-wing in Belgrade counters anti-immigrant vigilantism by Serbian far-right
Right-wing aggression has been surging in Serbia and anti-immigrant vigilante groups have been holding events where campaigns are conducted against migrants.
NUMSA contemplates strike action across South Africa’s motor industry
The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa, which held pickets and demonstrations on Tuesday, says that employers are stonewalling the implementation of a 8% wage hike that was agreed upon in January
Kenyan federal government health workers begin national strike demanding promotions
The previous two nation-wide strike actions, notified in May and August against non-implementation of promotions, were called off after assurances from the government. Seeing no progress, workers have vowed to not resume work till demands are met
DC police violently disperse crowd demanding justice for Black man killed in pursuit
Protests have been raging for days over the death of Karon Hylton-Brown, who was fatally injured during a police chase on October 23. On Thursday, police attacked protesters with tear gas, pepper spray, flash bangs and even rubber bullets
New Zealanders approve euthanasia in a referendum, reject legalization of recreational cannabis
Around 65% of voters are believed to have approved the proposal to permit euthanasia while around 53% rejected the legalization of recreational cannabis
Indonesian protests mark re-emergence of social movements, civil society
Academic and activist Robertus Robet, talks about the wave of protests in Indonesia against the Omnibus Law, the key role played by the trade unions, and the challenges to democracy in the country
China imposes sanctions on US arms companies over Taiwan arms deals
The announcement of sanctions comes in response to arms deals signed by Taiwan and the US worth billions of dollars. Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon and Space & Security will be among the companies to be sanctioned