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Philippine Airlines workers stage protests against Labor Department

02-07-2010 14:30 | Repression | Social Struggles | Workers' Movements | World

PAL union rallies anew at DOLE, appeals “midnight decision”

Philippine President Aquino's inauguration

30-06-2010 14:47 | Analysis | Social Struggles | Workers' Movements | World

THERE IS A REASON to celebrate the inauguration of President Benigno ‘Noynoy’ Aquino -- we have finally dumped the most corrupt and most hated regime since the fall of the Marcos dictatorship in 1986. GMA didn't deserve the President's farewell granted her. She should have been ousted years ago. Nevertheless, Aquino’s victory rightfully belongs to the Filipino people who voted against Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and her minions.

Around the Campaigns Wednesday 30th June 2010

30-06-2010 07:40 | Migration | Social Struggles | Workers' Movements | World

Saman Akbarirad
Great News! Saman's deportation cancelled Monday morning. NCADC received a call from Saman's partner saying that he had been pulled from the flight. She would like to thank all those who have supported the campaign. However, they are still deeply concerned as they do not have legal representation. If anyone could support Saman in this way please email

ncadc@ncadc.org.uk. Saman Akbarirad is being held at Harmondsworth. Saman fled Iran after being imprisoned and tortured for political activities.
Read more here . . . .

Irish unions agree to four-year strike ban

28-06-2010 07:36 | Workers' Movements | World

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU)’s public service committee voted last week to formally agree a four-year strike ban, wholesale rationalisations in public services, unknown thousands of “voluntary” job losses and a continued pay freeze. The so-called Croke Park agreement is the worst so far agreed by any union federation in Europe in response to the economic crisis.

Charles Atangana Belongs to Glasgow

28-06-2010 07:10 | Migration | Social Struggles | Workers' Movements | World

Charles Atangana a national of Cameroon and resident of Glasgow, is currently in detention and due to be forcibly removed from the UK on Kenya Airways flight KQ101 on Tuesday 29th June 2010 at 20:00 to Nairobi and then KQ524 to Yaounde in Cameroon

This will be the second attempt to deport Charles a previous attempt in July 2007 failed after a last minute intervention by his legal team.

Friend in Glasgow and Glasgow NUJ are campaigning to keep Charles in the UK

Black Congress, critical of Obama, to convene in D.C. to set black agenda

26-06-2010 02:16 | Analysis | Social Struggles | Workers' Movements | World

As criticisms of President Obama’s war and economic policies mount, the group that first questioned his intentions regarding the concerns of the black community is holding a national Congress to define a black agenda to serve the interests of black people.

Philippines: The meaning of the `Noynoy’ Aquino presidency

25-06-2010 12:50 | Analysis | Social Struggles | Workers' Movements | World

On June 9 Senator Benigno Aquino III (“Noynoy” Aquino) of the Liberal Party, the son of former President Cory Aqunio, was proclaimed president by the Philippines Congress. Noynoy was a former senator “with little legislative record to speak of”, according to the Philippine Daily Inquirer newspaper, which nevertheless campaigned hard for Noynoy Aquino’s presidency, soon after Cory Aquino’s death in August 2009.

100 Filipino Organizations ask Aquino: Adopt pro-poor agenda

22-06-2010 10:48 | Migration | Social Struggles | Workers' Movements | World

MANILA, Philippines—Some 100 non-government organizations from all over the country under the umbrella network of Kampanya para sa Makataong Pamumuhay (KAMP or Dignified Life for All Campaign) are asking incoming President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III to adopt their pro-poor agenda.

Suu Kyi marks birthday; world remembers

19-06-2010 11:48 | Anti-militarism | Repression | Workers' Movements | World

RANGOON—From tree planting in Burma (Myanmar) to a solidarity rally in Washington and flash mobs in Britain, people around the world are holding events to mark the 65th birthday today of Aung San Suu Kyi.

Demonstration to Defend Refugee & Migrant Justice

17-06-2010 09:18 | Migration | Social Struggles | Workers' Movements | World

Cuts in public spending are affecting the poorest people right across our society. But these people did not cause the economic crisis and should not be made to pay for it.

Venezuela: The jail bars will not silence people protest

13-06-2010 17:15 | Repression | Social Struggles | Workers' Movements | World

* National and international campaign of epistolary solidarity with trade unionist Rubén González *

Militant workers in the Philippines slam wage hike as loose change

13-06-2010 10:15 | Analysis | Social Struggles | Workers' Movements | World

The militant Partido ng Manggagawa (Workers Party - PM) slammed the wage hike of P22 for Metro Manila workers as “loose change” and called for the abolition of the regional wage boards for “betraying the working class.” Renato Magtubo, PM chairperson, declared that “P22 is not even enough for workers to buy a kilo of commercial rice or even the cheapest NFA rice worth P25. Since the last wage hike was in June 2008, the wage hike is effectively P11 per year over two years. Na-onse na naman ang mga manggagawa."

Biniam Asmelash belongs to Glasgow - Deportation this Monday

12-06-2010 12:01 | Migration | Social Struggles | Workers' Movements | World

Biniam Asmelash is a 30 year old Eritrean man who was detained in Glasgow one week ago. He is currently in Detention and due to be forcibly removed from the UK on Monday 14th June on British Airways Flight BA2542 from Gatwick to Rome @ 07.:10.

Think Globally and Act locally,, workers solidarity against execution

12-06-2010 09:26 | Globalisation | Repression | Workers' Movements | World

To condemn execution and repression agonist unionist and Kurdish political activist, and to show their international solidarity against execution, Teachers organised a protest in front of islamic embassy in Jakarta.
Indonesian teachers showed their anger against execution of teacher trade unionist by Iran's islamic regime.
Protesters were wearing a T-shirt with picture of teacher activists Farzad Kamangar whom was executed along with 4 other Kurdish political activist.

Around the Campaigns Friday 11th June 2010

11-06-2010 07:11 | Migration | Social Struggles | Workers' Movements | World

New government seeks to bully judges
Those expecting a new spirit of fairness and social liberalism to engulf the UK Border Agency (UKBA) following the insertion of the LibDems into government are perhaps beginning to realise the folly of their hopes in the light of recent news.
By Frances Webber, © Institute of Race Relations 10 June 2010

Trail of Tears for Afghanistan - 25 June to 1 July - London to Colchester

09-06-2010 20:13 | Anti-militarism | Terror War | Workers' Movements | World

A TRAIL OF TEARS FOR AFGHANISTAN: A PATH OF RESISTANCE FROM LONDON TO COLCHESTER

25 June - 1 July 2010

http://unarmedforcesday.wordpress.com

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http://tinyurl.com/2bot392

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French unions call for ban of Islamic regime in ILO

06-06-2010 10:36 | Repression | Workers' Movements | World

On Sunday May 9th, the Islamic Iranian authorities executed 5 activists : Ali Heydarian, Farhad Vakili, Shirin Alam-Houli and Mehdi Eslamian but also Farzad Kamangar, previous spokesman of Union of technical teachers of Kurdistan, member of the Human Rights Defense League.

Around the Campaigns Friday 4th June 2010

04-06-2010 07:04 | Migration | Social Struggles | Workers' Movements | World

Immigration: Detention of Children
My Lords, I am grateful to the Minister for that reply, and I welcome her to her new high ministerial office and wish her well for the future. When does she expect to be able to end child detention for immigration purposes? Does she not agree that it would be a signal success for the new Government if there could be an early announcement that ended the practice? Is there any chance of her being able to do that sensibly before the House rises for the Summer Recess?
House of Lords / 2 Jun 2010 : Column 252

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London Protest Supports Murad Akincilar

03-06-2010 08:00 | Workers' Movements | World

A demonstration outside the Turkish Embassy in London called for the release of trade unionist Murad Akincilar, arrested on a spurious charge of belonging to a terrorist organisation while on an extended holiday in Turkey last September. London, UK. 02/06/2010