Australia: mining, shipping face national strikes

Article Abstract:

Miners in Weipa, Australia, went on strike Oct 13, 1995, over contract policies of CRA Ltd, and dock workers and other miners showed their support of the strike by going on strike in Nov 1995. The contract policies were deemed unfair labor practices and striking workers returned to their jobs.

Australia, Mining industry, Labor unions, Miners, Rio Tinto Ltd.

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French public-sector strikes escalate; government offers talks

Article Abstract:

Most of France's public services have been virtually shut down by a strike of public sector workers, mostly in transportation. The strikers are protesting government plans to reduce welfare and other public spending in an attempt to reduce the budget deficit.

France, Public sector, Public sector labor relations, General strikes

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Drought strikes southern Africa

Article Abstract:

The lack of 'long rains' in Dec 1991 and Jan 1992 has led to the worst drought in southern Africa in the 20th century. The drought seems to be spreading to the northern part of Africa as well.

Africa, Natural disasters, Droughts

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