Chinese authorities have carried a massive crackdown, disappearing students activist in five cities in the country after UN review on human right situation.
Socialism and Labor articles on Democracy Chronicles
This section deals with articles relating to democracy, socialism and labor. Reckoning with the important relationship between democracy and labor is essential in a democratic government. The theory of socialism, as opposed to capitalism, is characterized by social ownership of the means of production and co-operative management of the economy. Also see our articles on Anarchism, Capitalism, and Libertarianism. Also, there are many socialist parties in the US that you can find information on at our Third Party Central including Senator Bernie Sanders, a major election reform supporter.
Sudanese Unions to Launch Strike to ‘Paralyze’ Government
A coalition of unions in Sudan says it plans to “paralyze” the government with the first of what it says will be indefinite strikes by professionals.
Zimbabwe Doctors’ Strike Declared Illegal, Ordered Back to Work
The Labor Court has ordered striking Zimbabwean doctors to return to court within the next few hours, saying the 23-day industrial action is illegal.
Iranian Steel Mill Workers Detained After Unpaid Salary Protests
Iranian authorities detained an unspecified number of steel mill workers after five weeks of protests over delays in salaries, an agency reported Monday.
In Solidarity With France’s Yellow Vest Protesters
I believe we should put on the yellow vests to show solidarity with our French brothers and sisters. It is time to come together for global relief to the citizens of the world!
The China Model and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
In China, workers protesting unpaid wages, workplace illnesses and unsafe working conditions encountered police brutality, censorship and detention.
32 Factory Workers and Supporters in China Detained, Disappeared
Authorities in China have seized 18 supporters in 5 cities—Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Wuhan after Jasic Technology saw workers form union.
Police Water-Cannon Brussels Yellow Vest Protesters
Friday, Brussels police water cannon and teargassed “yellow vest” anti-tax movement inspired by France’s who in protest hurled rocks at Premier’s office.
I Feel a Burden Gone After the 2018 Election’s Blue Wave
These great changes I believe should help our country to overcome Trump and his treacherous policies in 2020. I will be holding my breath along with you till 2020 but for now, thank you for voting.
Tunisian Civil Servants Strike in Protest for Pay Raises
Tunisian civil servants have gone on strike around the country to protest the failure of negotiations with the government for wage increases.