February 12, 2026, witnessed millions of workers across India participating in a nationwide general strike called by the joint platform of central trade unions.
After the Labour Codes: the political meaning of India’s February 12 strike
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Amandla at 100: confronting the threat of a resurgent right
Amandla! has always been more than a magazine. It is part of an ecosystem of movements, thinkers, activists, workers, feminists, youth organisers, and internationalists committed to building a just, democratic, and egalitarian society.
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TWO THOUSAND BLACK WORKERS at Coronation Brick and Tile in Durban went on strike in January 1973. They could not know that their action to demand a modest wage increase would ultimately transform workers’ struggle in South Africa. They launched a process of concerted...
Unions Suspend Strike to Consult – Offer is Still Not Accepted
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Of Course Public-Sector Strikes are Political
By Khaye Nkwanyana27 August 2010 President Jacob Zuma, out of his anger and frustration at the public-sector wage dispute, is calling for trade unions not to make political statements. The president wants to erect a Chinese wall between the political arena and...
Teachers’ Voices Heard in Public Sector Strike
By Marshall PatsanzaJOHANNESBURG, Aug 26, 2010 (IPS) - South African teachers - along with other public service employees - have embarked on an indefinite strike over wages. The unions are demanding an 8.6 percent wage increase. Government says it cannot afford to...
Failure to Learn From Past the Main Culprit
By Terry Bell27 August 2010 If the public sector strike is not settled by today then, by this time next week, the country could be on the brink of an even greater shutdown. Cosatu unions have already promised solidarity action and National Council of Trade Unions...
Defend the Right to Strike – Support Striking Public Sector Workers
Conference of the Democratic Left - Statement on the public sector strike - An Injury to one is an injury to all!In just a few days teachers, nurses and other public sector workers have mutated from the upholders of civilised values to a cruel mob intent on destroying...
Govt is ‘Mischievous’: Unions
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