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Ethiopia Unions, ILO and Partners Open Daycare for Domestic Workers in Addis [ILO] 06-03-2026

Belarus Trade union activist in Belarus sentenced to 2.5 years in prison [EPSU] 05-03-2026

Europe EU court rules public contracts can promote collective bargaining [ETUC] 05-03-2026

Algeria Trade unionists under pressure: Call for solidarity with Ali Mammeri [IUF]  ActNOW!  05-03-2026

Iran / Middle East PSI calls for Ceasefire in Iran and the Middle East [PSI] 04-03-2026

Iran / Middle East Global union federations call for an immediate cease fire and an end to the military escalation in Iran and the Middle East [UNI Global Union] 04-03-2026

Algeria Free trade unionist Ali Mammeri and all political prisoners [PSI]  ActNOW!  03-03-2026

Global / Iran ITUC urges immediate ceasefire and renewed peace talks in the Middle East [The ITUC] 02-03-2026

Canada / North America Steelworkers fighting for Canadian, American and Mexican workers [RadioLabour] 28-02-2026

Australia AI: Unions put corporate Australia on notice [ACTU] 28-02-2026


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Today in Labour History


1860 United States of America Some 6,000 shoemakers, later joined by 20,000 other workers, are on strike in Lynn, Massachussets. They get wage increases but not recognition for their union.

1917 Russia Workers at the Putilov steel plant announce a strike. It is the beginning of what will become the February Revolution, leading to the fall of the Tsar.

1920 United States of America “Hunger march” by the unemployed to the Ford factories in Dearborn, asking for help and hiring. Police shoot at crowd, killing 4 and injuring 60 people.

1921 Russia Bolshevik Red Army attacks Kronstadt Commune - workers and sailors who first started the Russian revolution hold out 12 days[more]

1932 United States of America Unemployed workers stage a hunger march to the Ford complex at Dearborn, demanding workers be rehired. Police shoot at the demonstration, killing 4 and injuring 60

1942 France Pierre Sémard, Secretary General of the Fédération des Cheminots, General Councilor of the Seine, Member of the political bureau of the PCF, was shot by the Hitlerites.

1978 Canada Women workers begin a 23-week strike for a first contract at a small auto parts plant in Centralia, Ontario. The Fleck workers' militancy wins wide support and shows the need for reforms in labour law. [more]

1997 France All auto workers strike in Belgium + Eurostrike at Renault (France, Spain) following Vilvoorde factory closure announcement


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Argentina
Milei attacks workers’ rights, unions [Green Left Weekly] 06-03-2026


Australia
/ Tasmania 'Insult to workers': union hits back following Health Minister's comments [The Examiner] 06-03-2026 4 more labour news stories from Australia today


Cambodia
Phnom Penh Denies Freedom Park Gathering for International Women’s Day [CamboJA News] 06-03-2026 1 more labour news stories from Cambodia today


Canada
/ Nova Scotia Unifor calls for full enforcement of charges in Irving Shipyard workplace death [Unifor] 06-03-2026 20 more labour news stories from Canada today


Ethiopia
Unions, ILO and Partners Open Daycare for Domestic Workers in Addis [ILO] 06-03-2026


Germany
Union fails to win control of works council at Tesla’s German factory [The Guardian] 06-03-2026


Ghana
CLOGSAG insists on March 9 strike despite NLC directive [Modern Ghana] 06-03-2026


Global
The Human Right to Care: Women Workers in Public Services Lead the Way [PSI] 06-03-2026


Greece
Seafarers strike over crews stranded in the Gulf, mariners can refuse to sail [Sight] 06-03-2026


Kenya
Nairobi Civil Servants Elect Branch Officials Ahead of National Polls [The Nairobi Vision] 06-03-2026


Korea (South)
Samsung Electronics unions launch strike vote, eye May walkout [The Herald] 06-03-2026 1 more labour news stories from Korea (South) today


New Zealand
Protest in Tauranga over women's pay equity claims [The Sun] 06-03-2026


South Africa
SAFTU submission to Parliament in support of the Insourcing Bill [SAFTU] 06-03-2026 10 more labour news stories from South Africa today


UK
Maternity rights ‘exist more on paper than in practice,’ TUC Women's Conference hears [Morning Star] 06-03-2026 15 more labour news stories from UK today


USA
/ California  VIDEO  UCSF Chancellor Sam Hawgood Protested by UCSF UPTE CWA Workers For Lack Of Safety On The Job For more info [LVP] 06-03-2026 4 more labour news stories from USA today