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5 Reasons the Strike in China is Terrifying! (to Transnational Capitalism)
As the unprecedented strikes at footwear factories in China near the two week mark, the 48,000 workers involved seem only to be escalating the activity. The demands for significant wage increases and structural change have resonated with local organizations which have called for global solidarity actions. As it all kicks off at this 'backbone shop', Ashok Kumar considers why it's not just Nike and Adidas who should be afraid.