Tag Archives: Labour

Nigeria: Mass Labour Action? Not Again!

April 4, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

The leadership of organised labour are at it again. After successfully pulling the wool over the faces of Nigerians, who sacrificed their convenience early last year to join the march to resist the federal government’s removal of fuel subsidy, only … read more »

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Gay marriage vote passes in UK

February 5, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

London – Britain’s parliament voted heavily in favour of legalising gay marriage on Tuesday, but Prime Minister David Cameron’s authority in his own party took a blow as his Conservatives split in two over the measure he had championed. In … read more »

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Palestinians, Beware False Friends

July 5, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

LONDON) – A press release has just arrived in my inbox from the Palestinian Mission UK proudly proclaiming Ambassador Hassassian’s jaunt to the Labour Friends of Palestine Gala Dinner where he was keynote speaker alongside Labour Party leader Ed Miliband. … read more »

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Egypt’s working class and the question of organisation

May 31, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Hossam El-Hamalawy ‘Who is the labour candidate in this presidential election?’ This is a question I have been asked frequently in the past few days. My answer is ‘no one’. Despite the presence of left wing candidates in the race, … read more »

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Minimum wage: Oyo workers urged to shun confrontation

April 9, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Oyo State civil servants have been urged to use dialogue instead of confrontation to persuade the government for enhanced pay. They were hailed for suspending the strike by the state’s Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) over the disagreement with the government … read more »

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Saif’s links to UK under scrutiny

November 22, 2011 by benim

London – Saif al-Islam’s links to Britain came in for fresh scrutiny Monday after his arrest, as analysts warned a trial might reveal more embarrassing details about his dealings with the British establishment. The 39-year-old son of the late Libyan … read more »

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