Les syndicats recherchent un ajournement du Code minier au Brésil18 June, 2014La question de la viabilité est au cœur des efforts déployés par les syndicats brésiliens pour arrêter l’adoption d’une nouvelle loi controversée sur l’exploitation minière, dans l’attente d’une procédure de consultation publique. Les syndicats brésiliens, ainsi que des groupes sociaux et environnementaux, sont unis pour tenter de reporter le vote sur le code minier, lequel manque, selon eux, de légitimité.
Unions seek deferral of Brazil Mining Code18 June, 2014The issue of sustainability is at the heart of efforts on the part of Brazilian unions to halt the adoption of a controversial new mining law pending a process of public consultation. Brazilian unions as well social and environmental groups are united in their attempt to postpone the vote on the mining code, which they say lacks legitimacy.
Prestigious Norwegian award for Mexican trade union struggle13 June, 2014At the ceremony for the Arthur Svensson International Prize for trade union rights in Oslo, winner Napoleón Gómez Urrutia’s wife accepted the award on his behalf. With death threats and arrest orders hanging over his head, the Mexican trade union leader remained in Canada.
En Norvège, une prestigieuse distinction pour le combat des syndicalistes mexicains 13 June, 2014À la cérémonie de remise du Prix international Arthur Svensson pour les droits syndicaux, qui s'est tenue à Oslo, c'est l'épouse de Napoleón Gómez Urrutia qui a reçu le prix en son nom. Avec les menaces de mort et les mandats d'arrêt lancés contre lui, le leader syndical mexicain était resté au Canada.
Prestigious Norwegian award for Mexican trade union struggle13 June, 2014At the ceremony for the Arthur Svensson International Prize for trade union rights in Oslo, winner Napoleón Gómez Urrutia’s wife accepted the award on his behalf. With death threats and arrest orders hanging over his head, the Mexican trade union leader remained in Canada.
Union mobilizes against BHP Billiton job cuts in Colombia11 June, 2014Multinationals are often accused of having a tin ear for the plight of workers, an attitude very much in evidence this week than in the way BHP Billiton is slashing jobs at its Cerro Matoso nickel mine in Colombia.
Union mobilizes against BHP Billiton job cuts in Colombia11 June, 2014Multinationals are often accused of having a tin ear for the plight of workers, an attitude very much in evidence this week than in the way BHP Billiton is slashing jobs at its Cerro Matoso nickel mine in Colombia.
Campaign for mine safety in Turkey targets precarious work29 May, 2014Turkish unions have been vociferous in their campaign against illegal and irresponsible outsourcing and subcontracting in the country on the occasion of the Soma industrial homicide.
La campagne pour la sécurité des mines en Turquie cible le travail précaire29 May, 2014Après l’homicide industriel de Soma, les syndicats turcs font campagne pour dénoncer de manière virulente l’externalisation et la sous-traitance illégale et irresponsable qui sévissent dans leur pays.
Campaign for mine safety in Turkey targets precarious work29 May, 2014Turkish unions have been vociferous in their campaign against illegal and irresponsible outsourcing and subcontracting in the country on the occasion of the Soma industrial homicide.
