Violent repression of worker protests reminds Zimbabwe of darkest Mugabe days
Police have opened fire on working people protesting escalating living costs in Zimbabwe. The fierce crackdown occurred in response to a three-day peaceful work stoppage. The action was called by the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) following a unilaterally imposed hike in fuel prices by the government.
India: mass worker protests against government ahead of elections
Trade unions are holding a two-day nationwide general strike 8 - 9 January in opposition to further attacks on working conditions in India. The government is under pressure ahead of elections as ITUC affiliates INTUC, HMS and SEWA with other unions in India mobilise millions of workers to take to the streets to voice their discontent.
Trade Unions Ramp Up Opposition to Hungary’s ‘Slave Law’
Tens of thousands have taken to the streets in opposition to a new law that imposes drastic conditions on working people in Hungary. The contentious law increases the limit on overtime to 400 hours a year and breaches the European Union Working Time Directive.
COP24 closes with deal but not enough ambition to tackle climate crisis. Government commitments to Just Transition are key to climate action
The COP24 climate talks in Katowice closed following complicated negotiations. A deal was reached on the rulebook for the implementation of the Paris Agreement, but it lacks the urgency and ambition required to stop dangerous climate warming.
Workers’ Rights Caught in the Crossfire in Mindanao, Philippines
Unions warn that further abuses are in sight following the extension of martial law in the Philippines’ southern island of Mindanao. At the request of President Rodrigo Duterte, direct military control has been extended until the end of 2019.
