Solidarity
Demonstrations, nationwide strike rock Egypt, world labor voices solidarity
February 1, 2011A general strike, to continue until Mubarak's government falls, has been called by the newly formed Federation of Egyptian Trade Unions.
Read moreU.S. union leader jailed in Mexico for supporting Sonora miners
January 27, 2011The United Steelworkers has condemned the Jan. 24 arrest of Manny Armenta, one of its international representatives, by customs officials in the northern Mexican state of Sonora.
Read moreCuban Five prisoners greet New Year
January 4, 2011The five men held in U.S. prisons for protecting Cuba from terrorist attacks, known as the Cuban Five, send their greetings of optimism and struggle for the New Year.
Read moreBakers enlist international backing for locked-out Iowa members
December 17, 2010240 locked-out workers from the Roquette corn-milling plant turned to national and international unions to garner support.
Read moreWorld Youth Festival to be held in South Africa
November 1, 2010Thousands of youth and students from countries across the globe will convene in South Africa Dec. 13-21, to participate in the 17th World Festival of Youth and Students.
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