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UK Workers' Movements Newswire Archive

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Unrest in France - blog launched

13-03-2006 10:14

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As the revolt by workers against the first employment continues to spread in france,  http://libcom.org/blog has been set up to provide in-depth English language coverage of the riots, occupations, strikes and marches across the country.

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Why the Israeli Labor is about to fail?

13-03-2006 10:04

The elections in Israel are about to come and the Israeli Labor launched a campaign in which it started to discuss the possibility of allying to the Kadima (Forward) party. A few weeks ago, Labor chairperson, Amir Peretz MP, promised to win the elections or to serve as militant opposition to Olmert

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The Real Oxford Union First Annual Address

11-03-2006 00:31

TUC Deputy General Secretary gives the first Real Oxford Union Annual Address.

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France: Hundreds of thousands fight attacks on young workers

10-03-2006 13:46

France has been hit with a wave of strikes, marches and university occupations in recent days as workers, students and young people fight a new legal state assault on employment rights

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France: Students mobilise against the CPE

10-03-2006 13:13

In France, students mobilise against the CPE: All together in the struggle against capitalism! University and high-school students, future unemployed, future part-time or temporary workers: All together in the struggle against capitalism!

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Paris: Sorbonne is occupied

10-03-2006 12:09

Since yesterday evening, the legendary university Sorbonne in the Latin
Quarter of Paris is occupied. Even though the CRS (French Riot Police)
was present, the occupation could be held throughout the night...A new
chance for social change?

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Trumped Up Dismissal Rejected By Tribunal

10-03-2006 01:04

A trumped up charge of insubordination and abusive and threatening behaviour was used to dismiss a longstanding employee. The union refused to defend its member.
WorkRep took the case to the Manchester Employment Tribunal.

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Global anti-war demonstrations March 18th and March 19th 2006

09-03-2006 23:05

This is an announcement of the Global anti-war demonstrations on the weekend of March 18th and March19th.

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Haiti: the resilience of workers, peasants and urban poor

09-03-2006 11:57

The announcement late last week that blank ballots cast in Haiti's presidential election were to be discounted, effectively acknowledging René Préval's victory without recourse to a run-off, sparked massive celebrations in the poorest districts of this devastated country.

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Cog in the Machine (tagging & tracking workers - which, and by who?)

08-03-2006 17:26

Tracking and tagging - a wearable computer
Tagging or tracking of workers using GPS (global positioning), RFID (radio-frequency identification, worn or implanted) or other wireless technology is becoming more widespread, but what kinds of workers are being targeted for this sort of dehumanisation, and what companies are involved? Here are a few examples.

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Gay Mexican Executive Clears Legal Hurdle, vs Coca-Cola Femsa

08-03-2006 15:49

The first and second phase of the civil suit brought by fired executive Roberto Mendoza vs Coca-Cola FEMSA, a subsidiary of The Coca-Cola Company, has resulted in a ruling for Mendoza, who accuses the company of discrimination due to his sexual orientation.

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Happy International Women's Day

07-03-2006 23:04

Working Women Organization
On 8th March 2006, WWO is going to arrange a demonstration in Lahore to pay tribute to women of world as well as to state our protest, against oppression against women. WWO has initiated celebrations of International Women Day by producing a poster and stickers. As well as, articles about “women struggle and problems faced by women workers in Pakistan” has been written by WWO’s executive council members, that will be send to all local and national newspapers. WWO will also participate in different forums; organize by electronic and print media on international women day.

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The QUICKTIME REPORT 8/3/06 - SEE GLOBALLY!

07-03-2006 19:45

The world & recorded for the community
A review of news, opinion, and photography recorded, from the Indymedia Newswire. With times and freqs for tuning in anywhere you can, at your leisure. Free to rebroadcast. The world & recorded for the community archive! Now crystal clear on widescreen!

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New Infoshop News podcast

07-03-2006 00:04

The new installment of the bi-weekly Infoshop News podcast is now available for downloading and listening. The Infoshop News Show features news from the Infoshop News newswire, music, interviews and other features. This edition features the last part of Infoshop's 2005 interview with Jon Bekken, who is a professor at Albright College and longtime editor of the Industrial Worker.

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In support of the strikers at Cottam power station, near Lincoln

06-03-2006 22:11

What Is Happening At Cottam?
An inspiring all-out unofficial strike is taking place at Cottam power station, near Lincoln, in protest against the exploitation of migrant workers.

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Strike! The miners strike remembered 22 years on

06-03-2006 20:53

This Sunday at the Commonplace social centre in Leeds, we will remember the miners strike with films, talks, photo exhibitions and cheap grub. Come along to 23-25 Wharf Street in the City Centre
www.thecommonplace.org.uk

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Mayday proposal and meeting - Against the terrorism of everyday life

03-03-2006 23:15

Meeting to discuss what to do for this year's Mayday. 7pm Wednesday 8th March at the Square social centre, London, Russell Square.

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Haiti: SOKOWA union struggle forces IFC to recognise ILO core standards

02-03-2006 12:34

The struggles of the CODEVI Free Trade Zone Workers’ Union in Ouanaminthe, Haïti, have established a HISTORIC, WORLDWIDE PRECEDENT!

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Twenty years ago today: the assassination of Olof Palme

28-02-2006 01:29

Today, February 28, 2006, social democrats all over the world mourn the assassination of Olof Palme, the last of the great Swedish social democrats. This article discusses the murder.
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