The “free trade” regime has long been seen as an obstacle to the development of countries in the Global South. The benefits of free trade in the Global North too have come under scrutiny.
CASE NAME:
CHEVRON V ECUADOR
SUMMARY:
US oil firm sued Ecuador after compensation ordered for devastating Amazon oil spill
STATUS:
Chevron won
AT STAKE:
Undisclosed
This report highlights the devastating impact of Special Agricultural Business Leases (SABL) land grabs on the people of Papua New Guinea. It also shines a spotlight on the ongoing resistance, led by communities and War on Want’s partner, ACT NOW!
"Workers at JD Wetherspoons will take part in strike action on the 4th of October alongside McDonald’s, TGI Fridays and Uber Eats workers.
Wetherspoons and McDonald’s workers are striking for £10 an hour, union recognition and respect on the job."