Workers Struggles
Mass opposition to Ford-UAW concessions contract
By Andre Damon, October 27, 2009
Workers at three US plants have rejected a concessions contract backed by the United Auto Workers and Ford, including a 92 percent “no” vote at a major local in Kansas City, Missouri.
Sri Lanka: Petroleum unions call off work-to-rule bans
By W.A Sunil, October 27, 2009
Unions called off a work-to-rule campaign by petroleum workers in the expectation of talks yesterday over wages. However, the Sri Lankan president rejected outright any pay rise before next year.
South Korean government cracks down on workers’ rights
By Terry Cook, October 26, 2009
Following the suppression of the 77-day occupation of the Ssangyong Motor plant at Pyeongtaek in August, the government has broadened its offensive against the rights and conditions of the working cla...
Britain: Post workers speak to SEP during second day of national strike
By our reporters, October 26, 2009
The second day of national strike action by postal workers on October 22 involved 76,000 postal delivery workers.
German building cleaners strike against wage cutting
By Ludwig Weller, October 26, 2009
On Thursday of last week 96.7 percent of union members active in the building cleaning branch voted in favor of the first national strike in the history of the industry. The response of the union, how...
UAW says key local passed Ford contract by 51 percent
Many workers call vote a “fraud”
By Andre Damon, October 24, 2009
Local media reported that United Auto Workers Local 900 narrowly ratified the latest concessions contract. The vote passed by only 51 to 49 percent, prompting allegations of fraud from workers intervi...
Britain: Postal strikers speak to SEP campaign teams
By our reporters, October 24, 2009
Postal workers yesterday staged their second of two 24-hour strikes, the first major national strike since 2007.
Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific
October 24, 2009
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Unite Michigan teachers, students, workers to stop school cuts!
By Statement Socialist Equality Party, October 23, 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.
Opposition mounts to UAW-Ford concessions contract
By Jerry White, October 23, 2009
Opposition from rank-and-file workers is mounting to the concessions deal reached by the United Auto Workers and Ford Motor Co.
Britain: Leeds refuse workers vote to continue strike
By Barbara Slaughter, October 23, 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: South Yorkshire firefighters threatened with mass sackings over new shift patterns
By Simon Whelan, October 23, 2009
At 18.00 hours (GMT) today, firefighters in South Yorkshire, England, will carry out the second of two 24-hour stoppages.
