Saturday, July 22, 2006

Industrial Relations: Workers at Nepalese jute mill stage protests

Nepal: Workers have been protesting at the Biratnagar Jute Mill in support of alleged unmet demands. A "Struggle Committee" has threatened that if the long awaited demands are not met with, the protest will be continued.

Students have also joined with the workers to protest and organized a "chakka jam" (transport strike)