Migrant Workers Protest 'Modern-Day Slavery' in Saudi Arabia

Global Voices a year ago Region: Saudi Arabia

Posted by Ayesha Saldanha to Global Voices Online Two weeks ago there were strikes and violent demonstrations by Bangladeshi workers in Kuwait, protesting low pay and poor working conditions. Following the demonstration... more

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Toyota's 'Just-in-Time' System and the Akihabara Killings

Global Voices a year ago Region: Japan

Posted by Chris Salzburg to Global Voices Online (Note: the translation in this post was a collaborative effort by blogger and translator nofrills, blogger and GV author Taku Nakajima, user Saifis, and GV editor Chris Sal... more

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Burger King Rallies Kick Off Student Labor Week of Action

AFL CIO a year ago Region: United States

by James Parks, Apr 1, 2008 College students from California to New York to Florida this week are raising their voices demanding justice for workers on campuses and in their communities. Yesterday, students at more than ... more

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