Tag: Workers

Panamanians Protest Against U.S. Interference and Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s Actions
On the fifth day of demonstrations, protesters loudly opposed U.S. interference in Panama and the maneuvers of Secretary of State Marco Rubio to pressure the government, chanting, “The Canal is ours and it must be respected!” In a powerful display of rejection towards the Trump administration’s meddling in Panama’s sovereign decisions and a warning to […]
February 3, 2025

Panamanians Protest Against Trump in Front of the U.S. Embassy
‘We’ll stay alert to defend our canal, sovereignty, and self-determination,’ SUNTRACS leader said. On Tuesday, Panamanian workers protested in front of the United States Embassy in Panama City to denounce statements made by President-elect Donald Trump, who threatened to demand the return of the Panama Canal to the United States. RELATED: U.S. Annexation Claims Not […]
December 24, 2024

Amazon Workers Across the U.S. Strike for Fair Wages and Safe Working Conditions
On Thursday, drivers and warehouse workers at Amazon across the United States went on strike due to the employer’s refusal to meet their demands for fair wages, safe working conditions, and respect in the workplace. Related:Amazon Workers on Strike in U.S. Warehouses The strike has been organized by the Teamsters union, which has described it […]
December 19, 2024

Kenya: Workers Strike Paralyzes Main Airports
The strike, called by the Kenya Airport Workers’ Union (KAWU), caused hundreds of travellers to be unable to take their flights.
September 11, 2024

Union Leader Dolores Huerta Supports Kamala Harris
The United Farm Workers co-founder will be part of the campaign events that Harris will lead in Arizona. On Thursday, the historic labor leader and civil rights activist Dolores Huerta announced her support for the U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party’s candidate for the November elections. RELATED: Who Already Have Endorsed Kamala […]
July 25, 2024

Venezuelan President Stays With the Working Class in Their Assembly
The president addressed the creation of an anti-lock law for the benefit of the working class and pledged to build three million more houses, apart from those that have already been delivered.
July 17, 2024

Argentina: Workers Hold a Day of Struggle and a Popular Pot
Recently, ATE reported that more than three thousand people were removed from their jobs in the last week and others had their employment contracts renewed for only 90 days.
July 4, 2024

Central Obrera Boliviana Condemns Coup Attempt
In response to the attempted coup d’état, the COB urged the military groups that intend to carry out this crime to stop it, as it is a “terrorist and seditious act before national democracy”.
June 26, 2024

Uruguay: Transport Workers Extend Strike
On Tuesday, the Copsa Workers’ Association (ATC) decided to extend today for 24 hours the strike that began the day before and affects the passenger service. Related: Uruguay: PIT-CNT Concerned About Police Suicides “At the moment we are still without solutions” to the claims for unpaid wages, says the ATC executive board in a communiqué. […]
May 21, 2024

DR: Teachers Get Pay Rise, but Protests Continue
The Dominican Ministry of Education today announced an eight percent salary increase for teachers as of the 1st of this month, while the Teachers’ Association (ADP) announced a work stoppage for tomorrow. Related: DR: Communist Party of Labor Denounces Rights Violation The head of this portfolio, Ángel Hernández, recalled at a press conference that less […]