Pakistan
Pakistan: 200 trade unionists discuss fight against anti-worker policies
Support given to 2,300 sacked Habib Bank workers
Month: March 2006
France
France: Mass protests sweep France
The massive 7 March demonstrations, when at least half a million protested, marked a turning point.
Germany
Germany: Lafontaine speaks “left” while attacking Socialists
What kind of a new left do we need?
América
Venezuela: Venezuela en una encrucijada
Una vez mas la oposición recurre al sabotaje económico
Greece
Greece: General strike on March 15
“All out on the 15th” demands the main leaflet produced by Xekinima, the Greek section of the cwi, in the run-up to the calling of another general strike called by the general confederations of workers […]
Malaysia
Malaysia: Oil corporation’s profits and crony capitalism provoke mass protest
Biggest fuel price hike ever
Asian Earthquake (2005)
Asian earthquake disaster: Relief work continues through the winter
Four schools continue to function despite freezing temperatures
South Africa
South Africa: ANC wins majority but opposition protests reach new levels
Demonstrations and clashes reminiscent of apartheid era
América
Brasil: Una nueva izquierda revolucionaria
Sacar las lecciones del fracaso de la izquierda reformista en la construcción del PSOL
Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan: Rail-workers’ life and death struggle
Interview with Bishkek strike leaders