N30: After Seattle An article from Black Flag #219 on the aftermath of the Seattle anti-globalisation protests of November 30th 1999.
N30: Global Capitalism Global Protest There were actions against the WTO all over the world, including Italy, Germany, Czech Republic, Iceland, Turkey and the places below. Article from Black Flag #219 about the protests on November 30th 1999.
N30: Stateless In Seattle Fifty thousand on the streets, thirty thousand of them trade unionists... the WTO meeting abandoned... declaration of martial law... clouds of…
Globalisation - further reading guide libcom's guide to further reading on globalisation and the struggle against it.
Seattle: the first US riot against 'globalisation'? - Loren Goldner Loren Goldner's article for Undercurrent #8 on the anti-WTO protests which took place in Seattle in…
All the worlds a rage? - Red and Black Notes An examination of the then newly emerging anti-capitalist movement in the aftermath of "The battle of Seattle".
Sugar workers in Guyana on strike for second day Sugar workers in Guyana came out in thousands to demand wage increases.
Hong Kong Phooey - WTO conference ends with the usual promises After its Hong Kong summit, at which thousands of people demonstrated and fought with riot police SchNEWS examines the differences between the WTO’s words and its practices.
On tap at the WTO: Private water The focus of the Hong Kong round for rich western nations is to squeeze every drop of money they can by privatising public services. When it comes to water systems, that can be deadly.
Hong Kong: Hundreds fight police against global trade rules Thousands demonstrated in Hong Kong against the conference of the World Trade Organisation.
