Workers Struggles
Workers Struggles: Europe & Africa
November 6, 2009
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Philadelphia transit worker killed as SEPTA strike enters third day
By a reporting team, November 6, 2009
A Philadelphia transit worker was struck and killed by a train Thursday morning as the strike by 5,000 SEPTA workers entered its third day. As the day ended, union officials met with Pennsylvania Gove...
The Opel-Magna fraud
A betrayal of GM employees in Europe
By Ulrich Rippert, November 5, 2009
The refusal of German and European trade unions to organise a common defense of jobs and wages has encouraged GM to impose restructuring measures in Europe along the lines of the American model.
Video: Ford workers speak on contract rejection
November 4, 2009
The WSWS spoke to workers at the Ford Dearborn Truck plant in Michigan on the rejection of contract revisions backed by the company and the UAW.
Transit workers strike in Philadelphia
By Bill Van Auken, November 4, 2009
More than 5,000 Philadelphia transit workers struck early Tuesday morning over wages and benefits. The action was denounced by Democratic officials, who invoked the economic crisis and rising unemploy...
Workers Struggles: The Americas
November 3, 2009
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A socialist perspective for public sector workers in Sri Lanka
By Socialist Equality Party (Sri Lanka), November 3, 2009
Two public sector industrial disputes have erupted in Sri Lanka over pay and conditions fuelled by widespread discontent among workers over the government’s austerity measures.
Video: Ford workers speak out against concessions contract
October 31, 2009
The WSWS spoke to Ford workers in Michigan as they prepared to vote on contract revisions agreed by the company and the United Auto Workers.
Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific
October 31, 2009
Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific
No compromise possible in UK post strike
A political and industrial offensive against Labour government is required
By Socialist Equality Party (UK), October 31, 2009
Striking postal workers in Britain are involved in a fundamental political struggle, against not just Royal Mail but also the Labour government.
Canada: Vale Inco continues provocations against Steelworkers
By Carl Bronski, October 31, 2009
Management at Vale Inco’s mine, mill and smelting complex in Sudbury, Ontario are expanding their attempts to restart production in a bid to break a 110-day-old strike against the company’s rapaci...
Workers Struggles: Europe & Africa
October 30, 2009
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