Case study: Glencore in Colombia2 agosto, 2018Colombia is another of the resource-rich, conflict-ridden countries favoured by Glencore. The company is well known in the country for its violations of the environment and workers rights, including health and safety and the freedom of association.
BRICS unions discuss decent work and sustainable development31 julio, 2018The BRICS Trade Union Forum (BTUF), an alliance of union federations from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, is demanding a developmental and democratic model as an alternative to the dominant global financial institutions, especially the IMF and the World Bank.
BRICS unions discuss decent work and sustainable development31 julio, 2018The BRICS Trade Union Forum (BTUF), an alliance of union federations from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, is demanding a developmental and democratic model as an alternative to the dominant global financial institutions, especially the IMF and the World Bank.
South Africa: Mine responsibly and improve working conditions, recommends report30 julio, 2018If public statements on working conditions by mining companies are to be believed, the demands by trade unions on health and safety, workers’ rights, and the ending of unethical labour practices would have been met.
Sudáfrica: Informe recomienda prácticas mineras responsables para mejorar las condiciones de trabajo30 julio, 2018Si fueran realmente acertadas las declaraciones públicas de las empresas mineras respecto a las condiciones de trabajo, se habría cumplido con las reivindicaciones de los sindicatos sobre salud y seguridad, los derechos de los trabajadores/as y la necesidad de poner fin a las prácticas laborales inmorales.
South Africa: Mine responsibly and improve working conditions, recommends report30 julio, 2018If public statements on working conditions by mining companies are to be believed, the demands by trade unions on health and safety, workers’ rights, and the ending of unethical labour practices would have been met.
South Africa: union in historic court victory against precarious work26 julio, 2018The Constitutional Court, the highest court in South Africa, has ruled that an employer cannot employ a worker for more than three months without a permanent contract.
South Africa: union in historic court victory against precarious work26 julio, 2018The Constitutional Court, the highest court in South Africa, has ruled that an employer cannot employ a worker for more than three months without a permanent contract.
Resistance is beautiful!26 julio, 2018More than 130 Yves Rocher workers in Turkey were fired for joining the Petrol-İş Sendikası union. They produce cosmetics for the Flormar brand, which is owned by French the multinational. This film tells their story.
Resistance is beautiful!26 julio, 2018More than 130 Yves Rocher workers in Turkey were fired for joining the Petrol-İş Sendikası union. They produce cosmetics for the Flormar brand, which is owned by French the multinational. This film tells their story.
