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Algeria/Global Algeria: Trade unionists on hunger strike [PSI]  11-Aug-2008   Pass it on!

Liberia Historic First Contract Achieved at Firestone Plantation [ICEM] For more info   11-Aug-2008   Pass it on!

Global/Mauritania Mauritania: ITUC Condemns Coup and Calls for Immediate Restoration of Constitutional Rule [ITUC]  08-Aug-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa SA workers strike to protest power prices [AP]  07-Aug-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa One-day strike cripples SA [IOL]  07-Aug-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Cosatu strike sweeps across the country [M&G]  07-Aug-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa 'Govt must intervene in curbing high food prices' [SABC]  07-Aug-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Cosatu's energy-price protest could deepen SA's economic slowdown [Engineering News]  07-Aug-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa S Africa braced for mass strike [BBC]  06-Aug-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Mass Cosatu strike grips South Africa [M&G]  06-Aug-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa 'Minister must resign if workers lose jobs' [IOL]  06-Aug-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Durban march swells to 4 000 [IOL]  06-Aug-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Mines hit by national labour strike [Mining Weekly]  06-Aug-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Workers strike in masses [IOL]  06-Aug-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa SA hit by nationwide strike over price rises [AFP]  06-Aug-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Thousands gather for marches [News24]  06-Aug-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Strike leaves commuters stranded [News24]  06-Aug-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Strike: Volkswagen SA shut down [IOL]  06-Aug-2008   Pass it on!

Nigeria Teachers' Strike - NUT to Extend Lesson Hours [This Day]  06-Aug-2008   Pass it on!

Nigeria Doctors Demand Uniform Salary Structure [This Day]  06-Aug-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Over 80 Percent of Farmers in KZN Comply With Labour Laws [Bua]  06-Aug-2008   Pass it on!

Nigeria Teachers' Strike - What Pupils 'Gained' [Daily Trust]  06-Aug-2008   Pass it on!

Nigeria Local Govt Union Suspends Strike [Vanguard]  06-Aug-2008   Pass it on!

Nigeria Union Laments Spate of Hostage Taking in Niger Delta [Vanguard]  06-Aug-2008   Pass it on!

Mozambique Cashew Factory Owners Disappear [AIM]  06-Aug-2008   Pass it on!

Botswana Teachers' union accuses exams body [Mmegi]  06-Aug-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa National strike: 'It's a huge success' [IOL]  06-Aug-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Cosatu expects 2m to strike [News24]  05-Aug-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa 'Strike to paralyse SA' [News24]  05-Aug-2008   Pass it on!

Botswana Courts' Workers Threaten Strike [Mmegi]  05-Aug-2008   Pass it on!

Global/Zimbabwe ITUC: Lovemore Matombo, Wellington Chichebe website [ITUC]  01-Aug-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Telkom workers on three-day strike [Daily Dispatch]  31-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Madisha vows to fight [IOL]  31-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa COSATU confirms "unwavering support" for Zuma [PoliticsWeb]  31-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Cosatu slams media on Zuma judge' s credentials [SABC]  31-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa urban businesses warn against Cosatu stayaway [SABC]  31-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Sadtu acts to halt mass exodus of teachers [SABC]  31-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Ousted union leader blames 'imbeciles' [IOL]  31-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa World cup stadium strike over [SABC]  31-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa/Zimbabwe COSATU confident talks between MDC and Zanu (PF) will bear fruit [The Zimbabwean]  31-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa/Zimbabwe COSATU confident talks between MDC and Zanu (PF) will bear fruit [The Zimbabwean]  31-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Clothing industry agreement 'a first' [Business Report]  31-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Assmang ex-workers file case of unfair dismissal [Business Report]  31-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Nigeria Teachers' Union Suspends Strike for Two Weeks [Leadership]  31-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Namibia Diamond mine picketers go home [Namibian]  31-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Nigeria Teachers Suspend Strike [Daily Champion]  31-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Namibia Unions Tell Striking Members to Go Home [New Era]  31-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Namibia Dimaond mine salary talks stall for second time [Namibian]  31-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Nigeria Petrol Union Threatens Firm Over Alleged Anti-Labour Activities [Vanguard]  31-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Nigeria Teachers Resume Today, As NUT Suspends Strike for Two Weeks [Vanguard]  31-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Niger Intercontinental Bank Promotes 2000 Workers, Sacks 50 [Vanguard]  31-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Namibia dIAMOND Mine Salary Talks Stall for Second Time [Namibian]  31-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Namibia Mining Unions Tell Striking Members to Go Home [New Era]  31-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Tanzania Supermarket And Union Discuss Employees' Grievances [Citizen]  31-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Ethiopia Shell Employees Demonstrate [Addis Fortune]  31-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Zimbabwe ZCTU warns Reserve Bank over cash limit [The Zimbabwean]  31-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Telkom unions to strike [iAfrica]  30-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Telkom workers to strike [Reuters]  30-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Ghana Ghana Telecom privatisation to Vodafone to go ahead [Graphic Online]  30-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Striking world cup stadium workers demand bonus payments [SABC]  30-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Stressed employees raise absenteeism levels [M&G]  30-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Zambia ZCTU leaders’ trial to resume on Wednesday [The Zimbabwean]  30-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Zimbabwe Labour Union leaders on trial again [Zimbabwe Guardian]  30-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Global/Zimbabwe Zimbabwe: New ITUC Solidarity Website [ITUC]  29-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Tanzania/Global Shoprite ordered to resume negotiations in Tanzania [UNI]  29-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Broadcasting workers receive 11,5% wage increase [M&G]  28-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Egypt Amnesty International: Free Facebook activists [News 24]  27-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Nigeria Teachers’ strike: Picketing of private schools - Threat or reality? [The Tribune]  27-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Striking workers bring business, mines to a halt [Business Report]  27-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Wage agreement prevents strike at De Beers [M&G]  27-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Nigeria War without end: Teachers, govt adamant over strike [The Sun]  26-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Namibia/Australia Stop the take over of St George by Westpac [FINSEC]  26-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Tanzania Shoprite workers go on strike [The Citizen]  25-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Tanzania TUCTA threatens general strike over wages [IPP Media]  25-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Nigeria Listen To Health Workers [Leadership Nigeria]  25-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Kenya Talks fail to resolve ports row [The Daily Nation]  25-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Cote Divoire Union calls for July 31 general strike [Reuters]  25-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Tunisia IFJ welcomes release of Tunisian jouranlist from prison [IFJ]  24-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Ethiopia IFJ calls for end to media repression in Ethiopia [IFJ]  24-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Threats of general strike [Afrik]  24-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Workers all poorer this year , had reason to strike [The Sowetan]  24-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Millions lost as Cosatu takes to the streets [The Herald]  24-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Ditsobotla municipality strike enters third week [SABC]  24-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Striking workers bring business, mines to a halt [The Business Report]  24-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Cosatu warns of even bigger strike [Business Day]  24-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Nigeria NUPENG May Resume Strike Monday [This Day Online]  24-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Nigeria Teachers’ Strike: We Can’t Negotiate for States –FG [This Day Online]  24-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Cote Divoire Ministers cut own wages to end public sector strike [Business Weekly]  24-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Nigeria Oil union threatens fresh strike over diesel cost [AFP]  24-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Nigeria Health workers defer strike [AFP]  23-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Namibia NUNW Refutes National Strike Call [The New Era]  23-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Tens of thousands march over rising prices [Monsters and Critics]  23-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Protesters show 'disgust' about rising prices [The Independent]  23-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Thousands march in Jo'burg price protest [The Mail and Guardian]  23-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Volkswagen says factory shut after strike [Reuters]  23-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Protesters pour in Joburg's city centre [The Independent]  23-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Harmony hit by strike [iAfrica]  23-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Cosatu strike grows [The Cape Argus]  23-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa AngloGold says four mines hit by strike [Reuters]  23-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Eskom prices drive Cosatu to strike [The Independent]  23-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Another strike hits, brings country to a standstill [Radio Netherlands]  23-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Egypt Non-teaching staff protest for 50 pct salary increase [The Daily News]  23-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa De Beers in talks to avert strike [Reuters]  23-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Strike Shuts Carmakers, Hits Miners [Bloomberg]  23-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Zimbabwe Trade Unionists Face Trial [CAW]  23-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

USA/Zimbabwe Rally Demands Free Elections, End of Zimbabwe Government Violence [AFL-CIO]  23-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Nigeria/Global EI expresses its support to the national strike action of Nigerian teachers [EI]  22-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Algeria Sonatrach’s workers in Hassi R’mel once again on strike [El Khabar]  22-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Help swept under the carpet [The Times]  22-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Kenya Dock Workers strike enters second day [KBC]  22-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Egypt Cyberactivism has limits [ISN]  22-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Namibia NUNW Offers Olive Branch to LLD Diamonds [The New Era]  22-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Gabon Strike paralyzes operations at airport [Xinhua]  22-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Nigeria Nigerian health workers begin open-ended strike: officials [Africasia]  21-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Nigeria Kwara poly lecturers plead with Saraki [The Champion]  21-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Egypt Tens of Mahalla 'suspects' to face trial in an exceptional court [The Daily News]  21-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Egypt Facebook used to support strike, draws 60,000 and police [The Guardian]  21-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Nigeria Health workers threaten strike over US beef, wages [Afrique en ligne]  21-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Zimbabwe We are ZCTU - Solidarity with Zimbabwe trade unions [We are ZCTU]  19-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Nigeria Tertiary institutions in Kwara threaten strike [The Vanguard]  18-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Nigeria Resolving the NUT, government debacle [The Tribune]  18-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Egypt Doctors group skeptical of wage increase promised by the Govt [Daily News Egypt]  17-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Zimbabwe/South Africa COSATU urges workers across globe to boycott Zimbabwe bound goods [SW Radio Africa]  17-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Zimbabwe/South Africa COSATU urges workers across globe to boycott Zimbabwe bound goods [SW Radio Africa]  17-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Zimbabwe ZCTU says Mugabe was not re-elected in free and fair contest; election did not represent the will of the people [Reuters]  17-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Egypt Workers of Helwan Cement threaten to step up protests against management; Megawer promises to place them on equal terms with Suez Cement workers [Al Masry Al Youm]  17-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

New Zealand/Zimbabwe John Minto: Sport boycott an option [Unite Union]  17-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Zimbabwe/South Africa Zim mediation should not be left to Mbeki - ZCTU [ZCTU]  17-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Zimbabwe/South Africa Zim mediation should not be left to Mbeki - ZCTU [ZCTU]  17-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Zimbabwe The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) position on the current political stalemate in Zimbabwe [ZCTU]  17-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Cote Divoire Strike over rising fuel prices paralyzes main city [The International Herald Tribune]  17-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Nigeria Oil workers union threatens to pull members out of Delta [AFP]  17-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Zimbabwe/South Africa COSATU calls for union, govts, civic society to back rolling action, stoppages, blockades to unseat Mugabe [The Citizen]  16-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Zimbabwe/South Africa COSATU calls for union, govts, civic society to back rolling action, stoppages, blockades to unseat Mugabe [The Citizen]  16-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Tanzania TTCL workers urge government to end Celtel contract [Network World]  16-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Kenya KPA hit by cargo pile-up as rail staff strike over pay [Business Daily]  16-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Kenya Port staffers threaten court action over new rota [Business Daily]  16-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Kenya Pressure mounts on RVRC to shape up or leave [Business Daily]  16-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Kenya RVR strike called off [KBC]  16-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa/Zimbabwe Zwelinzima Vavi on Zimbabwe and Swaziland [PoliticsWeb]  16-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa/Zimbabwe Zwelinzima Vavi on Zimbabwe and Swaziland [PoliticsWeb]  16-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Nigeria Niger State to Sack 16 000 Teachers [Daily Trust]  16-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Kenya Pay Rise for Police and Prison Warders [Nation]  16-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Clothing Bosses: 'Unions Warned of All Job Losses' [Cape Argus]  16-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Nigeria Academic Staff Union Backs Teachers' Strike [Daily Champion]  16-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Kenya No Contract Talks, Teachers' Union Told [Nation]  16-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Nigeria Party Seeks End to Teachers' Strike [Vanguard]  16-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Nigeria Doctors' Strike Forces Patients Out of Govt Hospitals [Vanguard]  16-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Cosatu expects to 'shut down' three provinces [M&G]  16-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa SA unemployment a challenge for economy [M&G]  16-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Zimbabwe ZCTU and other civic groups demand inclusion in talks about the future of the nation [SW Radio Africa]  16-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Africa/Zimbabwe Preparatory meeting for trade union and civil society international solidarity conference with Zimbabwe and Swaziland [COSATU]  16-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Zimbabwe/South Africa COSATU vows to mobilise all South African workers not to touch any goods destined for Zimbabwe [SABC]  16-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Zimbabwe/South Africa COSATU vows to mobilise all South African workers not to touch any goods destined for Zimbabwe [SABC]  16-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa/USA General Motors staff could face retrenchment [SABC]  16-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa COSATU strike leaves many stranded [SABC]  16-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa COSATU embarks on strike action over rising costs [SABC]  16-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Harmony gold mine employee dies as 6 500 strike [SABC]  16-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa COSATU report on protest marches for all areas [COSATU]  16-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Nehawu response on Minister Manto Tshabalala statement undermining the ANC process on National Health Insurance [COSATU]  16-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Gold Fields mine hit by Cosatu strike [Reuters]  16-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Kenya COTU urges government to revoke agreement with Rift Valley railways [KBC]  16-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Zimbabwe Teachers demand pay in Forex [Radio VOP]  15-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Egypt Schools admin staff and other non-teacher workers to protest failure to grant them the increased basic wage awarded to teaching staff [Daily News Egypt]  15-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Ghana A new executive board for Construction and Building Material Workers Union [BWI]  15-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Zimbabwe Metalworkers face grim future [IMF]  15-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Zimbabwe Teachers want salaries pegged to US dollar [The Standard]  14-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Nigeria NUPENG Suspend Tank-Truck Drivers' Strike for Meaningful Talks [ICEM] For more info   14-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Mineworkers' Union Targets 3 Companies in Pay Dispute; Gold Fields in Safety Strike [ICEM] For more info   14-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa CEPPWAWU Settles Some Industrial Sector Contracts; Furniture Workers' Strike [icem] For more info   14-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) says it will meet with Cosatu General-Secretary next week on 'Zuma' remarks [SABC]  14-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa COSATU's Vavi sends South African Human Rights Commission a letter, but no apology [SABC]  14-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Axed Cosatu president Willie Madisha goes before an SA Democratic Teachers Union disciplinary committee on Tuesday which is expected to confirm his sacking as president of the teachers union. [Sapa]  14-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Cosatu adamant in call for axing of Balindlela [SABC]  14-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Egypt Doctors Syndicate continues protests to demand salary increases [Daily News Egypt]  14-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Wage battle with mines looming [M&G]  14-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Zimbabwe Strike at the Catholic-run Mater Dei Hospital here has paralysed operations [The Herald]  13-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Kenya Woman wins nearly 33,000 USD against her former employer for unfair dismissal after testing HIV-positive. [Catholic Information Service for Africa]  13-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Namibia Supermarket Chain Stops Labour Hearing [The Namibian]  13-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Nigeria The teachers strike – a sleeping giant awakes [The Punch]  13-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Zimbabwe Guards Invigilate Exams After MSU Lecturers Strike [The Standard]  13-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Nigeria Oil workers shelve strike [The Vanguard]  13-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Unions protest over prices, Mbeki policies [InfoShop]  13-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Nigeria Queues grow as oil transport strike enters second day [AFP]  12-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Nigeria Striking oil workers give conditions to end strike [The Vanguard]  12-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Uganda Bujagali project - UBCCECAWU seminar shares successes on recruiting and organising workers [BWI]  12-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Kenya BWI construction network seminar shares strategies and tools for decent work [BWI]  12-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Bombela workers return to work [BWI]  12-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Uganda Rights abuses against metalworkers escalate [IMF]  12-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Nigeria Other workers may join teachers' strike [Afrique en ligne]  11-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Nigeria Oil Union Nupeng on Strike Over Fuel, Welfare [Bloomberg]  11-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Nigeria Gasoline drivers strike over fuel prices [Reuters]  11-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Egypt Why the shortest route to unemployment is a university degree [Al Ahram]  11-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Namibia 148 Striking Diamond Workers Dismissed [IDEX]  10-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Namibia Lev Leviev Diamonds (LLD) in Windhoek, Namibia, has fired 148 striking workers [DIB]  10-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Namibia Nearly three weeks of controversial industrial action at Lev Leviev Diamonds (LLD) has ended in sacking of 148 striking workers [The Namibian]  10-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Egypt Documentary: Mansoura-España Garments Workers [3arabawy]  10-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Zimbabwe/South Africa Powerful South African labor group ponders how hard to press Mugabe [WSJ]  09-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Zimbabwe/South Africa Powerful South African labor group ponders how hard to press Mugabe [WSJ]  09-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Cosatu changes Cape Town march to rally [Sapa]  09-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Cosatu promises strike will be a peaceful one [Daily News]  09-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Durban businesses shut down [Sapa]  09-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Cosatu march in Durban in full swing [SABC]  09-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Unions protest over prices, Mbeki policies [Reuters]  09-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Unions Strike Over Power Prices [Bloomberg]  09-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Strike leaves KwaZulu- Natal commuters stranded [SABC]  09-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Overwhelming support for Cosatu strike [The Mail and Guardian]  09-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Xenophobia: Solidarity to go to ITUC for help [Sapa]  09-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Solidarity wants ILO convention ratified [Sapa]  09-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa 'Cosatu protest could lead to higher prices' [SABC]  09-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Kenya Mboya’s strength lay in trade unionism [East African Standard]  09-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Parties involved in the construction of stadiums for 2010 develop an accord in respect of labour relations for duration of projects [BWI]  09-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Rwanda Journalists Association planning to become a trade union [The New Times]  09-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Strike action on the electricity crisis [COSATU]  08-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Mass action on electricity issue [COSATU]  08-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Strike expected to bring Durban to a halt [Daily News]  08-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Egypt Factory workers protest 15-month salary delay [Daily News Egypt]  08-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Cosatu warns of stayaway [The Mercury]  07-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Cosatu begins move to oust Port Elizabeth Mayor Maphazi and Premier Balindlela [The Herald]  07-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa NUM plans safety strike at Gold Fields [Reuters]  07-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Africa/Zimbabwe ITUC-Africa call on the AU to take strong action against Zimbabwe [UNI]  06-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Tunisia Revolt in a mining town [Le Monde Diplomatique] [Reg. Req'd]   06-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Zimbabwe/South Africa COSATU holds Beitbridge border demonstration [SW Radio Africa]  06-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Zimbabwe/South Africa COSATU holds Beitbridge border demonstration [SW Radio Africa]  06-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Zimbabwe/South Africa COSATU holds Zim demonstration [Sapa]  06-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Zimbabwe/South Africa COSATU holds Zim demonstration [Sapa]  06-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Zimbabwe/South Africa Man arrested during COSATU border protest for restoration of democracy in Zimbabwe [SABC]  06-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Zimbabwe/South Africa Man arrested during COSATU border protest for restoration of democracy in Zimbabwe [SABC]  06-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Nigeria Workers protest sack of union leader [The Tide]  06-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Nigeria When will teachers strike end? [Vanguard]  06-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Nigeria NUT vows to continue strike [The Punch]  06-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Tanzania Over 36,000 trapped young girls saved [IPP Media]  06-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Nigeria Zamfara Woos Striking Teachers [This Day Online]  06-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Nigeria Teachers have threatened to shut down private schools that refuse to join their three-day-old strike [VoA]  05-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Cosatu shocked by poultry ruling [Daily Dispatch]  05-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Zimbabwe/South Africa Cosatu to demonstrate against Mugabe government [SABC]  05-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Zimbabwe/South Africa Cosatu to demonstrate against Mugabe government [SABC]  05-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Ghana Bank of Ghana Descends On Workers [The Daily Guide]  04-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Cameroon Public Hospitals May Go On Strike [ICIEMAC]  04-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Nigeria Teachers call for Education minister’s removal [The Punch]  04-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Zimbabwe The pressure is building up against Mugabe [BWI]  04-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Zimbabwe Attacks on unionists continue after election [EI]  04-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Namibia LLD Gives Striking Workers Ultimatum [The Namibian]  04-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Cosatu to launch mass action [Sapa]  04-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Zimbabwe/South Africa COSATU demands a democratic solution to Zimbabwe crisis [COSATU]  04-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Zimbabwe/South Africa COSATU demands a democratic solution to Zimbabwe crisis [COSATU]  04-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa COSATU mass action on electricity crisis [COSATU]  04-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Namibia/South Africa Support Striking Namibian Workers at Lev Leviev Diamonds!; Protest Firing Threats, Abusive Managers [COSATU]  04-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Namibia/South Africa Support Striking Namibian Workers at Lev Leviev Diamonds!; Protest Firing Threats, Abusive Managers [COSATU]  04-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Namibia Mineworkers Plant Seeds of Xenophobia [The Namibian]  04-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

South Africa Roundtable talks planned for premier, Cosatu [Daily Dispatch]  04-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

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