Brazil – Metalworkers Strike
On May 11, the 41-day strike by Brazilian metalworkers ended in defeat for the workers, but its political implications go
Worker President Raises Workers’ Hopes in Brazil
On October 27, 2002, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silvalathe operator, metalworker, undisputed leader of the independent labor movement that emerged
Lula Win Raises Hopes in Brazil
São Paulos Avenida Paulista is a monument to money: The wide avenue is lined with the solid concrete and glass
Can Democracy Challenge Empire in Lula’s Brazil?
Since trade unionist Luiz Inácio lula da Silva won Brazils 2002 presidential elections, he has surprised his own supporters as
