Stories about Labor from March, 2008
Czech Republic: New Schengen Problems
The Czech Daily Word reports on the “thousands of Americans” who “are staying illegally in the Czech Republic” – “because of the new Schengen rules.”
Kuwait: Retirement Plans
From Kuwait, Cat Eyez (Ar) writes about wanting to retire from work.
Kyrgyzstan: From Santamania to “Subbotnik”
During the last two weeks, the Kyrgyz blogosphere has come up with a bunch of interesting articles, funny and witty comments along with bright photos of Santa Claus First Winter Festival in Kyrgyzstan. The Festival was held from 23 to 25 February and spurred lots of criticism on one side...
Puerto Rico: Bidding War?
“Here's an idea: Let's place Puerto Rico on eBay”: Gil the Jenius, tongue firmly in cheek, wants to know if there are any bidders.
China: Save the Slave Labour
Wen Yunchao posts a joint letter [zh] to people representatives of National people congress urging them to rescue the slave labour from the illegal brick kilns.
Hong Kong and South Korea: E-Land Union Protest
E-land labour protest in South Korea has developed into a new phrase because of the repression of union organizers. Newscham reports the E-land union's protest plan in Hong Kong.