Stories about Labor from May, 2008
Jamaica: The Right Answer
Francis Wade says that there are four types of information available in Jamaica – and only one of them counts.
Bangladesh: Bangla Blogs remember May Day
This week, the Bangla blog world buzzed with essays and analysis regarding May 1st, remembered the world over as International Workers’ Day or Labor Day. There was disappointment amongst many of the bloggers who felt that the day, over time, had perhaps lost its true meaning and was seen as...
Bangladesh: ration for workers vs. profit sharing
The knitwear industry of Bangladesh is going to increase salary for the workers and it is also thinking of introducing food rations for the workers to overcome the present price hike. An Ordinary Citizen thinks these steps may not be fair enough and proposes to introduce profit sharing with workers...
Middle East: Police Meet Workers on May 1
May Day is the day workers around the world rally for better working conditions and higher wages. In the Middle East, bloggers mark the day with posts and photographs reporting what happened, what the day means for them, and why it is a reason for celebration.
Mozambique: Not much to celebrate on the Workers’ Day
“Right on May 1st, between going to the march with banners saying “the best for workers”, knowing that he is speaker is the boss who pays badly and sometimes is even the slave-owner of our days, or going to hit the bottle and lift the thumb for all who see...
Saudi Arabia: Imprisoned in the Office
Have you ever found yourself working late in the office? From Saudi Arabia, Ar6abon [Ar] shares with us this fascinating story about how he was locked up in his office one night.
Morocco: Rage and sadness at this weekend's Casablanca factory fires
This weekend saw two deadly fires, one in a mattress and another in a textile factory, break out in Morocco's economic capital, Casablanca. Dozens of people died from asphyxia after being locked into their workplace by employers. The Moroccan blogosphere responds with questions and expressions of anger and sadness.
