Guatemalans will go to the polls for the second round of presidential elections
The center-right candidate Sandra Torres and the right-wing candidate Alejandro Giammattei will face off in the second round of Guatemalan presidential elections on August 11.
Chilean teachers’ strike will continue for the third week
Since June 3, the primary and secondary education teachers in Chile are mobilizing against the deterioration of public education, infrastructural problems, long-standing teachers’ debts and curricular changes, among other issues.
The strike of free women: Palestinian prisoners to protest from July 1
13 women prisoners will go on an open hunger strike protesting the living conditions in Damon prison in the occupied Palestinian territories. Prisoners in other jails are expected to join them
Iran to increase the production of enriched uranium for energy purposes
This marks a gradual withdrawal from a provision of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). As per the agreement, not complying with certain sections is allowed in case one or more signatories withdraws from the deal.
Swiss women demand equality and gender justice in massive national strike
The condition of women in Swiss workplaces is substandard compared to its neighboring European states as a wage gap of 8% persists between men and women with equal qualifications.
Unions give board of South African Airlines one week to address demands
South African unions have resolved to take a strike action should the board of the airline not comply with their demands
Leftist youth activist killed in India in an alleged caste-based hate crime
Ashok, a young factory worker and local leader of a prominent left-wing youth organization, DYFI, belonged to the Dalit, ‘untouchable’ oppressed caste
British union celebrates minimum wage extension to maritime workers
The RMT is celebrating a victory as offshore workers will finally be covered by the National Minimum Wage Act and gain rights and protections