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A supporter of the Lebanese Communist Party takes part in a march celebrating the International Labour Day in the Lebanese capital Beirut on May 1, 2018 / AFP

May 2nd, 2018 - 09:15 GMT

Lebanese Take to Streets on Labour Day to Denounce Politicians

As some workers in Lebanon took Tuesday off to celebrate Labor Day, others took to the streets, demanding accountability and change and denouncing the country's politicians.

The teachers would seal off the entrances to private schools starting from 6 a.m. to make sure none of them receive students

February 25th, 2013 - 11:01 GMT

Strikes in Lebanon rumbles on into second week

Many employees at the Finance Ministry’s Value Added Tax department closed their offices and joined a sit-in organized by the Union Coordination Committee

February 21st, 2013 - 11:19 GMT

Strike action rumbles on in Lebanon

The strike will not stop until the new salary scale is passed, preparations still proceeding despite pressure

February 10th, 2013 - 12:19 GMT

Lebanon's unions preparing for strike action

Can Lebanon's Prime Minister Najib Mikati resolve the crisis?

December 13th, 2012 - 08:16 GMT

Where next for Lebanon's strikers?

Under pressure: Strikes set to continue in Lebanon

October 11th, 2012 - 06:18 GMT

Lebanon's unions threat to continue action

A tough day at the office for the Prime Minister as strikes go ahead in Lebanon

October 10th, 2012 - 07:46 GMT

Strike Day in Lebanon

Mahfoud threatened that the Cabinet should either pass the salary scale in 10 days or leave.

July 26th, 2012 - 06:35 GMT

Striking teachers in Lebanon give government ultimatum

May 12th, 2010 - 10:23 GMT

Workers' rights in Lebanon are compromised, say AUB experts

May 12th, 2010 - 10:23 GMT