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Dockworkers against arms shipments and militarization: the example of Genoa

A selection of reports on dockworkers’ resistance to arms shipments and militarization, with Genoa as a focal point. Includes the call issued by unions representing workers in 40 European and Mediterranean ports ahead of the day of action scheduled for 30 October 2026.

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26 Oct 2026
Analysis

Dockworkers against arms shipments and militarization: the example of Genoa

A selection of reports on dockworkers’ resistance to arms shipments and militarization, with Genoa as a focal point. Includes the call issued by unions representing workers in 40 European and Mediterranean ports ahead of the day of action scheduled for 30 October 2026.

Author: Helmut Weiss Source: labournet.de
Helmut Weiss Italy Transport and logistics War and antiwar movements
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25 Oct 2026
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Review of the Most Significant Labor Protests Recorded in Mehr Month 1405: From Hepco Workers to Social Security Pensioners; Arrears Demands in an Unstable Economy

At least 65 labor and pensioner protests were recorded in Iran in Mehr 1405, with three groups of retirees accounting for over 70% of the actions. The review examines unpaid wages, pensions, job insecurity and inflation, including the protests by Hepco workers.

Author: vaadmin Source: davtalab.org
vaadmin Iran Strikes and protests
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20 Oct 2026
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India Comes Onboard: “Cockroaches” and the Global Gen Z Revolts, Part II

Suddhabrata Deb Roy examines India’s “Cockroach” protests alongside other Gen Z movements. The article explores demands for accountability, the limits of leaderless mobilisation, and the role of workers and the left in turning protest into lasting political change.

Author: Suddhabrata Deb Roy Source: versobooks.com
Suddhabrata Deb Roy India Education Strikes and protests
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13 Oct 2026
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India Comes Onboard: ‘Cockroaches’ and the Global Gen Z Revolts pt. I

Suddhabrata Deb Roy examines India’s Cockroach Janta Party protests in the context of global Gen Z revolts. This first part explores youth mobilisation, demands over education and accountability, state repression and networks of solidarity.

Author: Suddhabrata Deb Roy Source: versobooks.com
Suddhabrata Deb Roy India Education Strikes and protests
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22 Oct 2026
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Resistance to the consequences of the profit crisis for auto workers is growing – LabourNet Germany

Personnel costs are not the cause of the problems facing VW, Daimler, BMW or their suppliers, and there is no reason to cut workers’ wages. IG Metall has every reason to defend workers’ incomes and social rights. In the first three quarters of 2024, VW, Mercedes and BMW earned around 20 billion eur…

Author: Mag Source: labournet.de
Mag Germany Auto industry IG Metall
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22 Oct 2026
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“Looters”, “far-left militants”, “agitators”? The young people tried over the 17 October looting

Reporting from the Paris court on 20 October, Maïa Courtois describes the young people prosecuted after the 17 October looting. Their families and lawyers speak about police violence, access to a defence and hurried trials. Some defendants are acquitted; others receive suspended sentences.

Author: Maïa Courtois Source: basta.media
Maïa Courtois France The Struggle for Democratic Rights Strikes and protests
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