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Portugal Tens of thousands in Portugal protest proposed labor reforms [CP] 09-11-2025
Iran / France Conditional release of French education unionists brings great relief, but concerns remain for Iranian teacher trade unionists in jail [Education International] 07-11-2025
Serbia / Europe Echoes of Ronald Reagan as air traffic controllers come under attack [Solidarity - Eric Lee] ActNOW! 05-11-2025
Global From the Shop Floor to “World Court”: the Right to Strike and the Scope of International Labor Law [onlabor] 04-11-2025
Global Trade unions urge a renewed social contract anchored in decent work and social justice in report released ahead of Global Summit [ILO] 03-11-2025
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The Firaisan’ny Sendikan’ny Mpiasa eto Madagasikara (FI.SE.MA.) was central to the protests that swept that country in October, leading to the departure of the national President. The union is calling for urgent unity and dialogue to address the root causes of poverty, inequality, and governance failures. (Photo: OATUU) Click here to see more union news from Madagascar.Got a photo that should be here? Post it to our group on Flickr. To see an archive of all our recent photos, click here.
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Africa / Middle East Unions Set to Launch Major Organizing Strategy at AFRECON [PSI] 10-11-2025
Angola Portuguese School of Luanda teachers awaiting government go on strike [Portugal Pulse] 10-11-2025
Asia / Pacific Successful teacher-led learning circles for formative assessment initiatives in Asia-Pacific [Education International] 10-11-2025
Australia ANZ Job Cuts Trigger Employee Health Crisis [FNN] 10-11-2025
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Bangladesh Workers must be included in climate decisions: trade unions [Textile Today] 10-11-2025
Belarus / Australia Australian Union Leader Demands Release of Vatslau Areshka [salidarnast.info] 10-11-2025
Canada Negotiations Continue as Canada Post Gives Its Plan to Government [CUPW] 10-11-2025
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France Danone Announces Closure of Historic Blédina Factory in France [IUF] 10-11-2025
Ghana Gov’t increases public sector salaries and minimum wage by 9% [CNR] 10-11-2025
Global Toolkit: Teach for the Planet at COP30 [Education International] 10-11-2025
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India / Gujarat Union stages grand rally at Riverfront, Ahmedabad:Workers protest against 12-hour work schedule & submit memorandums demanding old pension scheme [Bhaskar] 10-11-2025
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Indonesia Unions Reject 2026 Provincial Minimum Wage Formula [Tempo] 10-11-2025
Ireland Transport workers survey reports increased antisocial behaviour [SIPTU] 10-11-2025
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Israel Migrant Workers in Israel Suffer From Wage Withholding, Illegal Brokerage Fees, and Inadequate Housing [Davar] 10-11-2025
Japan Urgent action needed to reduce teachers’ workload and increase education funding [Education International] 10-11-2025
Korea (South) Court Rules Strike Replacement Allowances Not Unfair Labor Practice [The Chosun Ilbo] 10-11-2025
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Kosovo RTK union announces protest on November 13 [Gazeta Express] 10-11-2025
Nigeria NASU warns Nigerian govt against using no-work-no-pay to intimidate workers [Ripples] 10-11-2025
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Portugal Erupts In Protest Over Labor Law Changes [The Grand Pinnacle Tribune] 10-11-2025
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Senegal Ministry of Justice: Special education workers hold a sit-in this Monday [Seneweb] 10-11-2025
South Africa NUM & SACP again call for plans to unbundle Eskom to be halted [Eyewitness News] 10-11-2025
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Switzerland BWI supports thousands of protesting construction workers [BWI] 10-11-2025
Turkey Swatch workers in Turkey begin strike over wages [bianet] 10-11-2025
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Uganda Govt to meet labour unions over salary disparities, strike issues [The Daily Monitor] 10-11-2025
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UK Thousands of sixth form workers accept pay award while rejecting workload offers [Morning Star] 10-11-2025
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USA / California California dialysis caregivers authorize strike over unfair labour practices [UNI Global Union] 10-11-2025
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