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1886 Belgium The miners of Jemeppe-sur-Meuse begin a strike which spreads throughout the basin, for a salary increase. The civic guards of Leuven and Brussels are sent to suppress the struggle. The Liège court pronounces 77 convictions.
1911 Europe 1 million women demonstrate in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Denmark for the right to vote and the right to hold public office, the right to work and the elimination of discrimination at work.
1919 India Ahmedabad mill workers, with help from Gandhi, win a 35% pay rise after 25 days of strike action
1937 Madagascar At the time a French colony, the trade union legislation of the Metropolis had not applied. A decree, drawn up by the Popular Front government of France, authorizes the creation of workers' unions effective this date.
2009 France The most important of the four days of strikes and demonstrations organized by the eight largest unions brings together 3 million people against the policies of Nicolas Sarkozy.
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Australia Strikes readied to hit airports during Easter as public sector pay dispute escalates [The Mandarin] 18-03-2024
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Canada / Manitoba Premier Kinew strengthens Manitoba with card check law and anti-scab legislation [CLC] 18-03-2024
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Finland The Industrial Union rebukes the Confederation of Finnish Industries (EK) and Technology Industries of Finland for announcing the largest lockout in Finland’s history [Teollisuusliitto] 18-03-2024
Global Workers' voices in migration governance: Trade unions examine Global Compact [BWI] 18-03-2024
Italy The GKN workers’ fight continues [red pepper] 18-03-2024
Kazakhstan / Kyrgyzstan Moving Disability Rights Forward For more info [Solidarity Center] 18-03-2024
Malawi Death of JUMA's General Secretary Charles Mkula [IFJ] 18-03-2024
New Zealand Unite Union offers support to Freyburgh students facing disciplinary action over protest [Unite Union] 18-03-2024
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North Macedonia Textile workers mobilise in the face of impunity for employers and the violation of their rights [Equal Times] 18-03-2024
Palestine Palestinian unemployment rate set to soar to 57 per cent during first quarter of 2024 [ILO] 18-03-2024
Somalia Unlawful appointment of Media Council threatens press freedom [IFJ] 18-03-2024
South Africa NHI should not collapse the quality of healthcare – Saftu [Sunday World] 19-03-2024
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UK Dounreay power station faces threat of strike action [Unite the union] 18-03-2024
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USA / Michigan Union workers picketing in Frankenmuth [WNEM] 18-03-2024
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