24 unionists sacked by the Filipino subsidiary of the Dutch NXP Semiconductors have entered the 2nd month of their campaign for reinstatement, after they were fired for refusing to work on public holidays. Amid continued protests and organising in the Philippines, a second Global Day of Action has been planned for the 2nd of July in conjunction with unions around the world. Against global companies like NXP, only by organising globally will we be able to resist effectively the onslaught of these companies. The company is located in a Special Economic Zones where union activities are often curtailed.
Category: worker resistance
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Workers will rally again in Australia
Workers will rally again in Melbourne to oppose extreme cuts to public services and social welfare. 40,000 people rallied to Bust the Budget on 12 July. More events will be organised on the Bust the Budget website.
Join the rally
1:00pm Sunday 6 July
Queen Victoria Gardens
Opposite the Arts Centre, Southbank
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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.