History

1985: Sudanese General Strike Against Dictatorship

Submitted by Reddebrek on Jan 21 2017 09:37

In 1985 workers and students protested and struck against worsening living conditions and greater repression, in particular the imposition of Sharia and conflict in the south.

Behind the 21st century intifada

Submitted by libcom on Jan 19 2017 21:01
Intifada: a Palestinian boy confronts an Israeli tank

Written in 2001, this article is an excellent history and analysis of the new Intifada of the time, covering the roots of the problems in Israel and Palestine and the class struggles of both Arabs and Jews in the region throughout the 20th century

1960: South Korean Student Protests

Submitted by Reddebrek on Jan 19 2017 03:55

In 1960 repression and electoral fraud pushed students throughout South Korea to take action against the regime. The protests (called the April Revolution) forced the resignation and exile of President Rhee, but the period of civilian rule was short lived.

2011-12: Disabled Bolivians March to La Paz

Submitted by Reddebrek on Jan 19 2017 03:37

In 2011 a group of disabled Bolivians marched through the country to the capitol to push for increased support and to combat stigma. They were met with riot police and state violence.

1956: Haitian General Strike Against Dictator

Submitted by Reddebrek on Jan 19 2017 03:02

In 1956 Haitian workers and students turned to mass demonstrations, blockades and a general strike to rid itself of a Dictator Paul Eugène Magloire. However in the aftermath the nation was under the control of François "Papa Doc" Duvalier

1944: Guatemala General Strike Overthrows Dictator

Submitted by Reddebrek on Jan 18 2017 22:27
Maria Chincilla Recinos with fellow protestors

Workers and students in neighbouring El Salvador had driven out their dictator by using a general strike to cripple the regime. That same year Guatemalan workers and students also made use of strikes and mass demonstrations to oust their Dictator.

1922: Guayaquil General Strike

Submitted by Reddebrek on Jan 18 2017 22:08

Workers in the southern Ecuadorian city of Guayaquil struck due to increased economic pressures. The strike brought the city to a halt and gained several concessions but the violence from the police and military would set a precedent for other labour struggles.

1946: The Great Hawai'i' Sugar Strike

Submitted by Reddebrek on Jan 18 2017 21:31

In 1946 sugar plantation workers across the islands of Hawaii from all ethnic backgrounds shutdown the entire plantation system in the states first multi-ethnic industrial strike.

1949: Hawaii Longshoreman Strike

Submitted by Reddebrek on Jan 18 2017 21:16

Longshoremen in Hawaii were paid less than other longshoreman in the United States. They struck to get an equal pay rate, and were out for 177 days.

2001-02: California Prisoner Hunger Strike

Submitted by Reddebrek on Jan 18 2017 20:40