The past few days have seen some significant developments in the movement of students and workers in Quebec.
Author: Daniel Morley
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Police repression at UQAM marks sharpening of Quebec movement
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South Africa: Two hundred thousand metal workers on strike – bosses respond with lockouts
On Tuesday, 1 July, hundreds of thousands of metalworkers went out on strike in the engineering and metals sectors, bringing the industry to a complete standstill. The strike involves small, medium and large companies, with more than 220,000 workers at about 10,500 workplaces. Some of the big companies that are affected includes Bell Equipment, Dorbyl, Murray and Roberts, Scaw Metals and Reunert. -
South Africa: Lessons of the platinum miners’ strike
The longest strike in South Africa’s history has ended. For nearly five long months, platinum miners affiliated to the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) held out against the arrogance and intransigence of the platinum mine bosses. On Thursday the business press broke the news that an “in principle agreement” had been reached between the platinum mines and the union. The markets and the national currency made strong gains in response. On the same day the workers indicated at mass rallies in Rustenburg that they would accept the latest offer of the mining houses. The companies and the union are expected to sign the agreement soon. -
FIFA World Cup: Wave of protests and strikes unleashed in Brazil
The World Cup events being held in 12 cities across Brazil are set to begin in several days. Half a million tourists are expected to flood into Brazil. However, instead of the expected celebrations and weeks of national rejoicing in a country long-known for its proud football traditions, there is enormous tension as the events are set to begin on June 12th.
