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Stop the conspiracies against Iranian Militants!

Written by Babak Kasrayi Friday, 05 February 2010
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In order to harass left activists, members of the Worker-Communist Party of Iran-Hekmatist, the Iranian regime’s “courts” have declared 12 members of this party as common criminals. Scandalously, INTERPOL has accepted this verdict as valid and has put these left activists on its “wanted list”.

 

Turkey: Tekel Resistance has entered a historic phase

Written by “The Hook” Friday, 29 January 2010
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Turkey: Tekel Resistance has entered a historic phaseWe have received this letter as an update on the situation of the struggle of the Tekel workers in Turkey. Due to their pressure, the Prime Minister and the Turkish Cabinet were now forced to take up this issue. At the same time the class consciousness of the workers is taking a huge step forward and the ideas of communism are gaining ground amongst them. The victory of the Tekel workers would not be only a victory for them, but a victory for the whole of the Turkish working class.

 

Solidarity messages to the Tekel workers

Written by In Defence of Marxism Friday, 29 January 2010
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We publish here some of the solidarity letters we have received and passed on to the Tekel workers in Turkey. The courageous struggle has now gone on for 46 days and put huge pressure on the Turkish government. The letters from workers and trade unionists from all over the world are a great source of inspiration in order not to give in but fight until the victory. Please keep on sending them!

   

Turkey: Prime Minister to meet up with Tekel workers

Written by “The Hook” Wednesday, 27 January 2010
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Turkey: Prime Minister to meet up with Tekel workersThe protest of the Tekel workers is lasting for more than 40 days. Because of their consistent pressure the Turkish Prime Minister Erdoğan has now decided to meet up with the trade union tomorrow evening. The hunger strike has now been postponed until Friday, pending on the results of the meeting with the Prime Minister.

 

Iraq: Punishment Issued against Falah Alwan

Written by Federation of Workers' Councils and Unions in Iraq (FWCUI) Tuesday, 26 January 2010
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Iraq: Punishment Issued against Falah AlwanThe administration of the Cotton Industries issued – based on a ministerial warrant – an order to transfer the unionist Falah Alwan from the company. The decision came as a result of the strike of the workers of the Cotton Industries Company which started on December 13, 2009.

   

Turkey: Trade Union Confederations Convene for General Strike on Tuesday

Written by “The Hook” Friday, 22 January 2010
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Turkey: Trade Union Confederations Convene for General Strike on TuesdayWe have received further news about the Tekel workers in Turkey. As a result of their determined struggle trade union confederations have pledged a general strike if the government fails to meet their demands by January 26. This marks an important step on the road to winning this dispute. Please keep on sending solidarity messages!

 

Turkey: Tekel workers challenge Turkish government

Written by “The Hook” Thursday, 21 January 2010
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Turkey: Tekel workers challenge Turkish governmentThe Tekel workers are stepping up their struggle with a hunger strike, but also raising the demand for a general strike. The desperate conditions of these workers is pushing them to he limit. They need the solidarity of workers from all countries. Send us your messages now!

   

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