21 January 2012

Ten NATO troops killed in Afghanistan

By Alex Lantier, 21 January 2012

At least ten NATO soldiers were killed in Afghanistan when a US helicopter crashed and an Afghan soldier shot four French troops after a training session.

Human rights groups charge NATO with war crimes in Libya

By Bill Van Auken, 21 January 2012

There is strong evidence that NATO carried out war crimes in its eight-month war for regime-change in Libya, according to a report released Thursday by Middle East human rights groups.

Infighting in South Carolina presidential primary

By Patrick Martin, 21 January 2012

The campaign for the Republican presidential nomination reached a new low this week, with candidates appealing to racism, anti-immigrant prejudice and religious bigotry.

Yemen’s “unity” cabinet provides immunity for Saleh regime

By Will Morrow, 21 January 2012

The US-backed legislation provides legal immunity to Saleh and all those who worked under him, including the security forces that have killed hundreds of protesters since January 2011.

French media attack Damascus after French journalist dies in Syria

By Anthony Torres, 21 January 2012

The French media are accusing the Syrian regime of manipulation in an attack which led to the death of Gilles Jacquier and eight pro-regime soldiers.

Occupy London faces eviction as police trash Parliament Square protest

By Paul Stuart, 21 January 2012

On January 18, Justice Lindblom at the Royal Courts of Justice gave the go-ahead for the eviction of the Occupy London Stock Exchange protest.

Occupy Bristol served eviction notice by church and council

By Mark Blackwood and Ben Silver, 21 January 2012

Occupy Bristol, the largest tented demonstration outside London and part of the international movement against social inequality, has been served with an eviction notice.

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Washington state schools, teachers under fire

By Christine Schofelt, 21 January 2012

Several bills introduced by the Washington state legislature threaten to destabilize the already ailing public education system.

1,500 Oakland, California city workers to be laid off

By Russel Roller, 21 January 2012

Layoff notices are expected for about 1,500 city workers in Oakland, California this week.

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Die Insolvenz von Kodak

Von Joseph Kishore, 21. Januar 2012

Die Insolvenz von Eastman Kodak setzt den Schlusspunkt unter zwei Jahrzehnte von Entlassungen und Sanierungen, die den ehemals führenden Hersteller von Fotoausrüstungen zu einem Schatten seiner selbst gemacht haben.

Protestierende Foxconn-Arbeiter drohen mit Suizid

Von John Chan, 21. Januar 2012

Die Selbstmorddrohungen der Arbeiter in Wuhan sind ein Zeichen dafür, dass die Klassenspannungen in China den Siedepunkt erreichen.

Weltwirtschaft vor weiterem Abschwung

Von Nick Beams, 21. Januar 2012

Die Weltbank hat einen düsteren Ausblick für die Entwicklung der Weltwirtschaft veröffentlicht und fürchtet eine schlimmere Krise als nach dem Zusammenbruch von Lehman Brothers 2008.

Bundesregierung beschließt Neonazi-Verbunddatei

Von Dietmar Henning, 21. Januar 2012

Die Bundesregierung reagiert auf die Neonazi-Mordserie der Zwickauer Terrorzelle mit der Zentralisierung und Aufrüstung der Sicherheitsbehörden, obwohl sich die Hinweise mehren, dass diese Teil des Problems sind.

Wikipedia protestierte mit Abschaltung gegen den Gesetzesvorlage zur Zensur

Von Andre Damon, 21. Januar 2012

Um gegen die Gesetzesentwürfe für die Internetzensur, über die gerade vom US Kongress beraten wird, zu protestieren, schaltete Wikipedia, die freie Online-Enzyklopädie, heute vierundzwanzig Stunden offline.

Ägypten:
Die Revolution, die Moslembruderschaft und die Ausflüchte der Revolutionären Sozialisten
Teil 3

Von Jean Shaoul, 21. Januar 2012

Dies ist der dritte und letzte Teil eines dreiteiligen Artikels über die Rolle der Revolutionären Sozialisten, die der Moslembruderschaft in Ägypten an die Macht verhelfen

Rumänien:
Demonstrationen gegen Sparpolitik weiten sich aus

Von Diana Toma und Stefan Steinberg, 21. Januar 2012

Am vergangenen Wochenende kam es in Rumänien zu einigen der größten und gewalttätigsten Demonstrationen seit dem Sturz des stalinistischen Regimes vor über zwei Jahrzehnten.

Costa Concordia:
Anzahl der Toten wird weiter steigen

Von Stefan Steinberg, 21. Januar 2012

Die Taucher finden im untergegangenen Kreuzfahrtschaff Costa Concordia immer mehr Tote.

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Perspective

The betrayal of Nigeria’s general strike

21 January 2012

The betrayal of the nationwide general strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress provides crucial lessons for workers and young people the world over.

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Workers Struggles

Some hard truths about the unions’ “Day of Action” for Ontario Electro-Motive workers

By Keith Jones, 21 January 2012

Almost exactly one year ago, union and NDP leaders gave fiery speeches at a “Day of Action” organized to support locked-out US Steel workers in Hamilton, Ontario.

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Texarkana Cooper Tire local to vote on settlement while Findlay workers remain locked out

By James Brewer, 21 January 2012

Cooper Tire management and union officials announced a tentative settlement in Texarkana, Arkansas.

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Germany: Manroland is broken up with the help of the union

By Ulrich Rippert, 21 January 2012

Rarely has the IG Metall trade union lined up so blatantly with management against workers as it has done in the case of the printing press manufacturer Manroland.

New Zealand port threatens to sack striking workers

By John Braddock, 21 January 2012

Ports of Auckland is seeking to shatter the conditions of its workforce in line with attacks on waterfront workers internationally.

Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia & the Pacific

21 January 2012

The World Socialist Web Site invites workers and other readers to contribute to this regular feature.

Commentary

UK pseudo-left covers for unions’ public sector pensions betrayal

By Tony Robson, 21 January 2012

British pseudo-left groups are seeking to cover for the trade unions’ capitulation to the government’s assault on public sector pensions.

The bankruptcy of Kodak

By Joseph Kishore, 20 January 2012

Latin American governments “apologize” for dictatorships’ crimes

By Bill Van Auken, 20 January 2012

SOPA, PIPA and the freedom of the Internet

By Andre Damon, 19 January 2012

The Bain Capital debate

By Barry Grey, 19 January 2012

Arts Review

A look at 3 Cohens’ Family album

By Hiram Lee, 20 January 2012

25 years ago: USWA sells out US steelworkers’ strike

After talks conducted under a total news blackout, United Steel Workers of America (USWA) President Lynn Williams announced a tentative agreement with USX (US Steel) on January 17, 1987, in an attempt to impose a sellout agreement and end a five-and-a-half-month lockout involving 42,000 workers.


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50 years ago: Kennedy signs order allowing federal collective bargaining

On January 17, 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed Executive Order 10988, which for the first time granted federal government workers the right to bargain collectively and affirmed their right to join unions.

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75 years ago: Flint sit down strikes escalates beyond GM

The week starting January 16, 1937 opened with the announcement of a truce between General Motors (GM) and the United Automobile Workers (UAW). Bargaining would begin in earnest on wages, hours and working conditions.

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100 years ago: German elections marked by SPD success

On January 20, 1912, the second and final round of voting in the German parliamentary election began, concluding on January 25. As a result of the election, the Social Democratic Party (SPD) became the largest party in the Reichstag, winning 110 of 397 seats.

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