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Ukraine From emergency solidarity to union power [Education International] 27-03-2026

Europe / Global Geopolitical turmoil exposes Europe’s vulnerabilities and urgency to protect workers [IndustriAll Europe] 27-03-2026

Hong Kong / China Lee Cheuk-yan: “I have no hostility in my heart, only love. I hope the people can obtain the rights and happiness they deserve” [ITUC] 24-03-2026

Hong Kong Lee Cheuk-yan tells court: Tiananmen shaped “a lifelong commitment” to democracy and workers’ rights [HKLRM] 22-03-2026

Saudi Arabia / Africa Cease and desist: Saudi Arabia wants a repeat of the Qatar World Cup – little or no accountability over the treatment of migrant workers [Josimar] 20-03-2026

Global CSW70: Decent work recognised as essential for women’s access to justice [ITUC] 20-03-2026

New Zealand How a crucial 45-minute meeting between ministers took pay equity claims away from tens of thousands of women [RNZ] 20-03-2026

USA Cesar Chavez: Statement from United Farm Workers: March 17, 2026 [UFW] 19-03-2026

Middle East Stop attacks on civilian airports, protect civil aviation workers [ITF] 17-03-2026

Turkey Union leader Mehmet Turkmen arrested [Evrensel] 17-03-2026

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1909 France Mounted gendarmes charge a procession of button workers on their way to Méru, injuring twenty, most of them women. Protesters strike back with volleys of stones.

1914 Russia General strike in Saint Petersburg. 45,000 unemployed people and workers form rallies and sing revolutionary songs.

1920 Italy State of siege in Turin, riflemen and royal guards occupy factories, cavalry, machine guns and armoured vehicles patrol the streets. The bosses want workers to recognize "the foremen appointed by management" as the sole authority in the factories.

2006 France Demonstrations bring together 3 million people against the 'first hiring contract' which guts young workers' rights.

2010 China Following a flood, 153 workers find themselves trapped in the Coal Mine 18 of Wangjialing, in Shanxi province. At least 3,000 volunteer miners participate in the rescue by pumping approximately 2,000 m3 of water per hour.

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