23 October 2009

“A bit of a hoax”
White House unveils token bank pay restrictions

By Andre Damon and Joe Kishore, 23 October 2009

As details of the Obama administration’s bank pay restrictions were released, it became evident that they will do little to limit compensation, even at the handful of companies affected.

Postal picketsBritish postal workers launch two-day national strike

By Chris Marsden, 23 October 2009

Britain’s postal workers began two days of strike action yesterday, the first major national strike since 2007.

Tensions between India and China flare again

By John Chan, 23 October 2009

The immediate spark was a visit by the Indian prime minister to the northern state of Arunachal Pradesh. The trip provoked a protest from Beijing, which disputes Indian control of the area, resulting in heated words in the Indian and Chinese media.

Sri Lankan regime keeps student union convener detained

By Kapila Fernando, 23 October 2009

The remand custody of Inter University Students Federation convener Udul Premaratne has been extended until October 30. Premaratne has been in remand prison since he and 14 Ayurvada University students were arrested at a demonstration on September 17.

Germany: Closure of Quelle mail order business costs 7,000 jobs

By Peter Schwarz , 23 October 2009

Three weeks after the federal election, Germany’s best known mail order company is being closed down with the loss of 7,000 jobs.

Atlanta homeless shelters strain under economic crisis

By Naomi Spencer, 23 October 2009

As the economic crisis deepens, Atlanta, Georgia, emergency providers are straining to accommodate more than 7,000 homeless people, including many newly homeless families.

 

New in German

Klassenjustiz: Gericht gewährt Banker Abfindung von 1,5 Millionen Euro

Von Stefan Steinberg, 23. Oktober 2009

Der deutsche Banker Jens Peter Neumann, der einen Großteil der Verantwortung für die Rekordverluste der Dresdner Bank im Jahr 2008 trägt, hat seinen Berufungsprozess um eine Abfindung in Höhe von 1,5 Millionen Euro gewonnen.

New in French

France : Avec la politique industrielle de la CGT, les travailleurs vont payer pour la crise

Par Pierre Mabut et Antoine Lerougetel, 23 octobre 2009

La journée nationale d'action de la CGT (Confédération générale du travail), en collaboration avec le gouvernement Sarkozy, est une tentative de gestion de la crise économique aux dépens de la classe ouvrière.

Justice de classe en Allemagne : le banquier gagne son procès pour le versement de 1,5 million d’euros d’indemnité

Par Stefan Steinberg, 23 octobre 2009

Un banquier allemand qui porte une importante responsabilité dans les pertes record en 2008 de la Dresdner Bank a gagné son procès pour le paiement d’une indemnité de licenciement de 1,5 million d’euros.

Perspective

Washington pushes Pakistan to the brink

23 October 2009

Under heavy pressure from the Obama administration, Pakistan is now waging all-out war in South Waziristan.

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Socialist Equality Party

Unite Michigan teachers, students, workers to stop school cuts!

Statement of the Socialist Equality Party, 23 October 2009

This statement, calling for opposition to the attack on public education and cuts in school funding, is being distributed to teachers, students and workers in Michigan.

Workers Struggles

RougeOpposition mounts to UAW-Ford concessions contract

By Jerry White, 23 October 2009

Opposition from rank-and-file workers is mounting to the concessions deal reached by the United Auto Workers and Ford Motor Co.

South Yorkshire firefighters threatened with mass sackings over new shift patterns

By Simon Whelan, 23 October 2009

At 18.00 hours (GMT) today, firefighters in South Yorkshire, England, will carry out the second of two 24-hour stoppages.

Leeds refuse workersLeeds refuse workers vote to continue strike

By Barbara Slaughter, 23 October 2009

At a mass meeting on October 21, striking Leeds refuse workers voted by a massive 92 percent majority to reject the “final offer” from Leeds City Council and continue their seven-week strike.

Britain: Postal workers face a political struggle against Labour government

Statement by the Socialist Equality Party, 20 October 2009

Postal workers confront a coordinated campaign to defeat their strike in defence of jobs and conditions, drawn up and executed by Royal Mail and the Labour government.

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23 October 2009

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