Initial notes on the first-ever strike at Volkswagen Bratislava, Slovakia
Submitted by jura on Jun 21 2017 00:41
On June 20th, 2017, a strike began at the Volkswagen factory near Bratislava, Slovakia. This is the largest and most modern car factory in a country whose annual production of cars per capita is the highest in the world. There had never been a strike at Volkswagen Bratislava before.
Slovakia's unemployed riots of 2004
Submitted by jura on Feb 21 2017 07:31
In February and March 2004, the Roma unemployed in Slovakia responded to cuts in welfare provisions with demonstrations and looting. The state's response involved the greatest mobilization of police forces since the fall of Stalinism. Although the unrest was crushed, it managed to secure better conditions for all unemployed in Slovakia.
Indefinite teachers strike in Slovakia has started
Submitted by MT on Jan 25 2016 20:45
Teachers in Slovakia have begun an indefinite strike today. They demand higher wages, more money to be invested into education and changes in the system of teachers’ further education. The strike is organized by the Initiative of Slovak Teacher (ISU; www.isu.sk) which is an independent network of teachers regardless of union affiliation.
The IWA Secretariat enquired about practices of NGO Divé maky in Bratislava + interview
Submitted by MT on Dec 31 2015 18:13
At the end of last week representatives of the IWA Secretariat visited Slovakia and met with members of Priama akcia union (IWA Slovakia). The major topics of their discussions were issues related to illegal employment, onerous contracts and unpaid wages in both neighbouring countries. Representatives of the IWA Secretariat were particularly interested in the development of the conflict of Priama akcia with NGO Divé maky, shared experiences from conflicts and gave impulses for next steps.
International conference in Bratislava devoted to problems in the workplace and improving organization
Submitted by MT on Oct 17 2014 23:02
On Oct. 11-12, an international conference was held in Bratislava, Slovakia, devoted to problems in the workplace and improving organization. The first day was a public conference where different organizations presented their activity and ways of working while the second day was devoted to discussing how to improve our organizations.
Czechoslovakia 1968: What socialism? What human face? - Petr Cerny
Submitted by Steven. on Aug 22 2013 22:52
Excellent pamphlet from Solidarity with a critique of the myth of the Prague Spring. It recounts the internal struggles in the Czech Communist Party as the technocrats outmanoeuvre the dogmatists, and the working class do not show their potential until the Soviet invasion. Contains a postscript on the anti-intellectual ideas of Jan Machajski by Paul Avrich.
Education workers’ strike in Slovakia after two weeks – global solidarity welcome!
Submitted by MT on Dec 10 2012 18:52
This is a very rough and hardly exhaustive summary of recent two weeks of strike in education sector in Slovakia. The strike is still on despite being put on hold by its initiator, the mainstream union OZ PŠaV. The relations between key players are mentioned very briefly and thus can not be interpreted as exhaustive. We hope this helps to explain what is going on in Slovakia but for an accurate analysis more time will be needed. Protest actions in front of Slovak institutions abroad are more than welcome – preferably this week!
Education workers’ strike sabotaged by the union in Slovakia
Submitted by MT on Nov 28 2012 22:07
Workers in education sector in Slovakia have started an indefinite strike on Monday 26th, 2012. However, the education workers' union put the strike on hold on Wednesday, because they entered negotiations with the government. There are no results yet and the demands have not been met.
Afterword: Activities related to workplace and community in our conditions
In October 2012 Priama akcia (PA) will publish a pamphlet called “How to Create a Group Dealing with Workplace and Community Related Problems” in Slovak language. This Afterword is the final part of the pamphlet and was written by PA members. It is basically an attempt to take a look at the SeaSol concept from the Slovak perspective. At the same time it is an attempt to compare the approach taken by solidarity networks with the approach of anarcho-syndicalist organizations. An English version is provided on PA website and on libcom.org with the aim to stir debate.
Warning strike in the education sector in Slovakia - two interviews with a member of Priama akcia
Submitted by MT on Sep 24 2012 19:52
On Thursday 13th September 2012, a one day warning strike was organized in the education sector in Slovakia.
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