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#MayTalks day 1:

Siapakah yang sebenarnya buruh?

Mereka yang turun ke jalan menyuarakan hak-hak buruh,

Atau mereka yang tetap bekerja saat 'hari raya' mereka tiba?

#MayDay #MayDay2018
#MayTalks day 2:

Jika memang itu kamu
Ku ucapkan selamat pada waktu
Karena telah menjebakku
Dalam jaring penuh rindu
#MayTalks day 3:

Everything that has a beginning also has an end.

We are barely begin;
so what kind of end you want to write?
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It's #MayDay everyone... also known As #InternationalWorkersDay and as we edge closer to #Brexit day this has got me thinking about workers rights and how they may fare in the coming #NoJobsBrexit scenario

cc: @FinalSayForAll @GuitarMoog @spaceangel1964 @acgrayling
In particular I'm thinking of women and their rights. Women tend to be the group who suffer most in times of tribulation and #Brexit will be no different.

#MayDay #NoJobsBrexit
I'm thinking about the brave women who fought so hard for equal pay and conditions and what they must think of the fact that we are heading towards a situation where these hard won rights will be sacrificed on the altar of trade deals and #Brexit

#MayDay #NoJobsBrexit
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I've been rereading Oscar Wilde's "The Soul of Modern Man Under Socialism" for #MayDay - a work that looks forward time when workers can be set free from the drudgery of work
"Under socialism what will you do without the motivation of wages?"

For Wilde, the answer to this was quite simple - freed from work man would be able to spend their time on self-cultivation.
In Wilde's writing self-indulgence carries with it a glimpse of a utopia, where all might be so free...
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Today is #MayDay and #InternationalWorkersDay and #LabourDay and beyond recognizing the past victories of the labor movement in achieving milestones like the 8-hour day, we really need to talk about the future of the labor movement in a world increasingly automated by machines...
As automation continues, potentially eliminating 1/2 of all existing jobs by 2030, eroding security & buying power through the growth of part-time jobs, low-paid work, temp labor, gig labor and freelancing, unconditional basic income represents the ability to empower ALL workers.
The ability for everyone to say NO to any & all employers would have an undeniable effect on bargaining power. It'd mean greater profit sharing, higher wages, shorter days/weeks, improved working conditions, more flexibility, etc. UBI can even function as a universal strike fund.
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April 20 - Kazerun, southern #Iran
Protesters turn Friday prayer into a major anti-regime rally.
"Our enemy is right here, they always say its America."
This can be a turning point as people can use each Friday to stage anti-government demos.
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April 20 - Kazerun, southern #Iran
Protesters turn Friday prayer into a major anti-regime rally.
"Beware of the day we get armed"
"Our disgrace, our state TV/radio"
#BanIRIB
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April 20 - #Iran's #Kurdistan Province witnessing continuing strikes & protests as store-owners & merchants demand reopening of border with #Iraq.
irannewswire.org/2018/04/20/ten…
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April 12 - Isfahan, #Iran
Activists reporting large number of anti-riot motorcycle units dispatched to quell ongoing protests.
#IranProtests continue.
April 14 - Isfahan, #Iran
Sources indicate authorities are imposing martial law as farmers continue to protest & demand their share of a local river for their farms.
#IranProtests continue.
April 14 - Isfahan, #Iran
Authorities dispatch large units of special anti-riot forces & resort to bird-shots in order to disperse protesters.
#IranProtests continue.
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March 31 - Kuy Alavi, Ahvaz, SW #Iran
4th day of rallies continue as protesters are furious about a recent state TV insult, regime crackdown & marginalization of minorities.
#BanIRIB
#IranProtests continue.
March 31 - Kuy Alavi, Ahvaz, SW #Iran
Activists report authorities dispatched to quell demonstration of protesters who are furious about a recent state TV insult, regime crackdown & marginalization of minorities.
#BanIRIB
#IranProtests continue.
March 31 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran
Farhani St.
Activists report authorities dispatched (shots heard) to quell demonstration of protesters who are furious about a recent state TV insult, regime crackdown & marginalization of minorities.
#BanIRIB
#IranProtests continue.
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March 20 - Marivan, #Kurdistan Province, W #Iran
People celebrating #Nowruz are seen chanting "Death to Dictator."
#IranProtests continue.
March 20 - Pasargad, central #Iran
For those wondering how the mullahs' "celebrate" #Nowruz, here is a glimpse.
Video shows the police beating a young man, who like many others sought to welcome the new year alongside an ancient monument.
More reason for #IranProtests.
March 21 - Andimeshk, SW #Iran
Employees of the Arya Cement Co. protesting not receiving their salaries for the past 12 months.
#IranProtests
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