Today in labour history

Today in Labour History

1830 United Kingdom Trial of “Swing Rioters” from south and east of England begins. They fought for better wages, jobs and against the Poor Laws.

1994 Indonesia Muchtac Pakpahan, leader of independent Prosperity Labor Union imprisoned for allegedly inciting riots, later his sentence extended to four years.

2010 Tunisia Anti-government protests, lead by the UGTT, signal the beginning of the Arab Spring.

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Thursday 18 December 2025, 05:37:42

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Algeria International Pressure Lifts the Veil on the UGTA’s Silence [COSYFOP] 2025-12-17

Armenia Armenia’s Writers Union Resists State Efforts to Take Possession of Its Properties [Mirror] 2025-12-17

Australia Science funding boost amid 'aggressive' CSIRO job cuts [AAP] 2025-12-17 7 more labour news stories from Australia today

Belgium / Europe ETUCE is looking for a Project Assistant (One-Year Position) [ETUCE] 2025-12-17

Brazil Postal workers approve strike in 7 states [LNG] 2025-12-17 2 more labour news stories from Brazil today

Canada / New Brunswick Unifor members at Kent Homes are building affordable homes of the future [Unifor] 2025-12-17 15 more labour news stories from Canada today

France Louvre to partially reopen after vote to extend strike over working conditions [France 24] 2025-12-17

Global Unions unite to defend rights across Eastern Europe, Central Asia and the Caucasus [IndustriALL] 2025-12-17 4 more labour news stories from Global today

India / Telangana Gig workers’ union calls for end to porter drivers’ woes [Hans] 2025-12-17 4 more labour news stories from India today

Kosovo Workers of KRU 'HIDRODRINI' start strike tomorrow, demand salary increase of 110 euros [Telegrafi] 2025-12-17

Nepal Advancing safety and working conditions of waste management workers in Nepal [ILO] 2025-12-17

New Zealand Forecasts show government economic strategy failing workers [NZCTU] 2025-12-17

Nigeria Edo NLC factions differ on planned nationwide strike [Vanguard] 2025-12-17 3 more labour news stories from Nigeria today

Oman ILO Director-General Commends GFOW’s Efforts: What It Means for Workforce Development and Business Growth in Oman [Omanet] 2025-12-17 1 more labour news stories from Oman today

Portugal “It brought confidence to the negotiation”: UGT speaks in a “very productive” meeting with the Government after general strike [LNG] 2025-12-17

Serbia ILO Report Shows Serbia's Private Sector Poised for Growth in Collective Bargaining [Devi Discourse] 2025-12-17 1 more labour news stories from Serbia today

South Africa Premium hike slammed by GEMS members [Juta Medical Brief] 2025-12-18 2 more labour news stories from South Africa today

Syria Journalists should not be prosecuted for expressing their opinions [IFJ] 2025-12-17

UK A Win for Workers' Rights in the UK [PCS] 2025-12-17 12 more labour news stories from UK today

USA These College Degrees Face the Toughest Job Markets [Investopedia] 2025-12-18 6 more labour news stories from USA today

Zimbabwe Decent Work Pledge marks new commitment to safety and fairness in construction sector [ILO] 2025-12-17 0 more labour news stories from Zimbabwe today