London bus workers march for decent pay
3arabawy - Thu, 2008-07-24 19:12 By Hossam el-Hamalawy
Socialist Worker reports…
Socialist Worker reports…
From the Memory of the Class: British Solidarity with the Spanish Revolution 1936 من ذاكرة الطبقة العاملة: تضامن عمال بريطانيا م
3arabawy - Thu, 2008-07-24 02:46 By Hossam el-Hamalawy
[6-9-1936] Sympathizers of the Spanish revolutionary government held a mass demonstration in London’s Trafalgar Sq, to lobby the British government into taking action in support of the Republicans [Photo from Socialist Worker Archives].
[6-9-1936] Sympathizers of the Spanish revolutionary government held a mass demonstration in London’s Trafalgar Sq, to lobby the British government into taking action in support of the Republicans [Photo from Socialist Worker Archives].
From the Memory of the Class: The Egyptian Bread Intifada 1977 إنتفاضة الخبز
3arabawy - Thu, 2008-07-24 02:12 By Hossam el-Hamalawy
[19-1-1977] Demonstrators, during the 1977 Bread Intifada, regroup on a rubble strewn street in Cairo, after battling the Central Security Forces [Photo from Socialist Worker Archives]. More photos of the uprising could be found here…
[19-1-1977] Demonstrators, during the 1977 Bread Intifada, regroup on a rubble strewn street in Cairo, after battling the Central Security Forces [Photo from Socialist Worker Archives]. More photos of the uprising could be found here…
“Our rulers have no answer to the crisis”
3arabawy - Thu, 2008-07-24 02:12 By Hossam el-Hamalawy
Mike Sambo of the Zimbabwean International Socialist Organisation (ISO) spoke to Socialist Worker about the current crisis in the country…
Mike Sambo of the Zimbabwean International Socialist Organisation (ISO) spoke to Socialist Worker about the current crisis in the country…
From the Memory of the Class: The Tunisian Intifada 1978 إنتفاضة تونس
3arabawy - Thu, 2008-07-24 01:52 By Hossam el-Hamalawy
[2-1-1978] Protestors attacking ruling party office, during a general strike organized by the General Union of Tunisian Workers, which turned into an intifada [Photo from Socialist Worker Archives] * Following the 1967 war, anti-Jewish riots spread in Tunisia as well as attacks on western interests and embassies [1]. The movement, however, was soon to assume a [...]
[2-1-1978] Protestors attacking ruling party office, during a general strike organized by the General Union of Tunisian Workers, which turned into an intifada [Photo from Socialist Worker Archives] * Following the 1967 war, anti-Jewish riots spread in Tunisia as well as attacks on western interests and embassies [1]. The movement, however, was soon to assume a [...]
Non-teaching staff protest for 50% salary increase
3arabawy - Thu, 2008-07-24 01:19 By Hossam el-Hamalawy
Sarah Carr reports… Non-teaching staff within the Ministry of Education protested Monday on the steps of the Journalists’ Syndicate against the ministry’s decision to deny them a 50 percent pay increase. Holding up banners reading “We demand a decent wage and equality” and “A minimum wage is the right of all,” members of the committee for the [...]
Sarah Carr reports… Non-teaching staff within the Ministry of Education protested Monday on the steps of the Journalists’ Syndicate against the ministry’s decision to deny them a 50 percent pay increase. Holding up banners reading “We demand a decent wage and equality” and “A minimum wage is the right of all,” members of the committee for the [...]
Iraq’s 1958 uprising
3arabawy - Thu, 2008-07-24 00:56 By Hossam el-Hamalawy
This month marks the 50th anniversary of a revolution in Iraq that toppled the country’s British-backed monarch. Anne Alexander writes on a revolt that inspired the Arab world, while two Iraqi activists share their testimonies…
This month marks the 50th anniversary of a revolution in Iraq that toppled the country’s British-backed monarch. Anne Alexander writes on a revolt that inspired the Arab world, while two Iraqi activists share their testimonies…
From the Memory of the Class: Ghazl el-Mahalla Strike 1947 من ذاكرة الطبقة العاملة: إضراب غزل المحلة
3arabawy - Tue, 2008-07-22 08:50 By Hossam el-Hamalawy
[September 1947] Three workers were killed and 17 injured, while 20 police were injured during the riots which broke out at the Ghazl el-Mahalla factory, as police cracked down on thousands of workers who went on strike following the dismissal of some of their comrades demanding improved work conditions. This was followed by more clashes [...]
[September 1947] Three workers were killed and 17 injured, while 20 police were injured during the riots which broke out at the Ghazl el-Mahalla factory, as police cracked down on thousands of workers who went on strike following the dismissal of some of their comrades demanding improved work conditions. This was followed by more clashes [...]
Public sector strikes across England and Wales, 16 - 17 July إضراب عمال القطاع العام في بريطانيا
3arabawy - Thu, 2008-07-17 22:49 By Hossam el-Hamalawy
650,000 public sector workers went on strike in Britain yesterday and today in dispute over pay… Extensive reports with photos by Socialist Worker could be found here… Comrade Ady also has some videos… Below are some pix of the strikers I took in Brighton, marching through downtown…
650,000 public sector workers went on strike in Britain yesterday and today in dispute over pay… Extensive reports with photos by Socialist Worker could be found here… Comrade Ady also has some videos… Below are some pix of the strikers I took in Brighton, marching through downtown…
Labor Updates
3arabawy - Mon, 2008-07-14 04:11 By Hossam el-Hamalawy
For the latest updates on the Alexandrian textile strike and protests by civil servants, keep an eye on Tadamon…
For the latest updates on the Alexandrian textile strike and protests by civil servants, keep an eye on Tadamon…
Marxism 2008: Class Struggle and Resistance in Lebanon
3arabawy - Mon, 2008-07-14 02:41 By Hossam el-Hamalawy
Comrade Bassem speaking at Marxism 2008…
Comrade Bassem speaking at Marxism 2008…
Industrial Action Reports تقرير المرصد النقابي والعمالي المصري عن الاحتجاجات العمالية بشهر إبريل
3arabawy - Wed, 2008-07-02 03:49 By Hossam el-Hamalawy
The Egyptian Workers and Trade Unions Watch has issued its report on the industrial action in April… Click on the poster below to download it…
The Egyptian Workers and Trade Unions Watch has issued its report on the industrial action in April… Click on the poster below to download it…
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