WSWS (2022-06-02). Spain, European epicentre of monkeypox, enters seventh COVID-19 wave. wsws.org On April 20, the Socialist Party (PSOE)-Podemos government lifted compulsory masking, one of the few remaining public health measures.

WSWS (2022-06-02). BA.4/5 Omicron subvariants produce a fifth wave of infection in South Africa despite 97 percent population immunity. wsws.org When the fifth wave of COVID passed through South Africa, population immunity was at an unprecedented 97 percent. Also, recent laboratory study suggests the new BA.4/5 subvariants are even more immune-evading and pathogenic.

WSWS (2022-06-02). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Belgium hit by stoppages across all sectors in day of action over work conditions; Postal workers in Spain on three-day national strike against privatization of national post office; thousands of South African Sibanye-Stillwater gold miners continue three-months pay strike, but unions obstruct joint action with platinum miners; nationwide strike planned in Tunisia against rising cost of living as unions collaborate to impose IMF cuts…

WSWS (2022-06-02). UK: The Deliveroo/GMB model for corporatism. wsws.org The GMB boasts of its intention to prevent workers from taking any action which could "undermine" the "business success" of Deliveroo, including demanding improved pay, terms and benefits. The agreement states, "The Partners are committed to working together to promote good work and good industrial relations…"

WSWS (2022-06-02). RMT union targeted as "Putin's stooges" following UK national rail strike vote. wsws.org The sinister campaign, led by Rupert Murdoch's Times, Sun, and the Daily Mail, seeks to brand strikes by tens of thousands of rail workers as the brainchild of Russian agents.

WSWS (2022-06-02). UK: Reject Cadent and GMB's de facto pay cut! Build rank-and-file committees for unified action. wsws.org Workers are in a powerful position to demand a cost-of-living pay increase. They play a central role in energy supply. Cadent is the largest of Britain's four gas distribution network companies, supplying 11 million homes and businesses.

WSWS (2022-06-02). "Who counted the votes?": Arconic workers erupt in anger after USW claims contract ratification. wsws.org Workers should place absolutely zero trust in the USW's claims of ratification of the deal, which both company and union officials had made clear they wanted to pass.

WSWS (2022-06-02). Australian Labor government cites economic "perfect storm" to demand austerity. wsws.org Labor's sham election slogan of a "better future" has been quickly switched into one of an economic crisis that means that workers must accept "sacrifices."

WSWS (2022-06-02). Four-week strike at hospitals in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany: Build independent action committees! wsws.org To lead the strike to success, nurses at North Rhine-Westphalia's university hospitals must establish rank-and-file action committees to carry forward and extend the dispute independently of public service union Verdi.

WSWS (2022-06-02). Michigan Medicine demands nurses accept pay package that is half the rate of inflation. wsws.org As the contract deadline of June 30 approaches, nurses at Michigan Medicine face a struggle against both hospital management and the MNA-UMPNC union.

WSWS (2022-06-02). Australian Catholic school teachers and support staff hold first strike in 18 years. wsws.org While educators in the public and private sector confront the same issues, the unions are keeping their struggles isolated.

WSWS (2022-06-02). Houston janitors prepared to strike as contract expires. wsws.org Thousands of janitors voted to go on strike if a deal cannot be reached with cleaning companies.

TeleSUR, SH (2022-06-02). Presidente de la Unión Africana se reunirá con Vladimir Putin. telesurtv.net La visita del actual presidente de la Unión Africana fue organizada tras una invitación del presidente Vladimir Putin.

WSWS (2022-06-02). Sri Lankan police intensify witch hunt against anti-government activists. wsws.org The arrests are part of the Rajapakse-Wickremesinghe government's preparation for a broader crackdown on the working class as it imposes the International Monetary Fund's austerity measures.

TeleSUR, hvh, JDO (2022-06-02). Rechazan en Costa Rica extensión de jornada laboral. telesurtv.net El Frente Amplio solicitó que se discuta la propuesta en base a estudios que prueban los diferentes daños de la jornada extendida.