But some women—and men—are fighting back.  Since April 16, workers at PT Toshiba Consumer Products Indonesia have been on strike because the company refuses to recognize a collective labor agreement signed by the Federation of Indonesian Metalworkers and management.  The striking workers have been attacked by police and hired thugs.  Aghni Dhamayanti, vice president of the union, who recently visited Washington and had the chance to meet with ILRF staff, is calling for international support for the workers.  For more details, including how to write to Toshiba, visit the site of the International Metalworkers Federation here.

Ms. Dhamayanti doesn’t need your pity.  And neither do the countless other women and mothers in the electronics industry.  They need your solidarity.