Mineros españoles de luto por la muerte de seis compañeros de trabajo31 October, 2013El 29 de octubre de 2013, mineros del carbón iniciaron un paro laboral de dos días en una mina en el noroeste de España, tras un accidente mortal que costó la vida de seis trabajadores y dejó heridos a muchos más.
Spanish miners mourn six dead co-workers31 October, 2013Spanish coal miners launched two-day work stoppage on 29 October 2013 after the deadly accident taking away six lives and leaving many more injured happened in a mine in northwest Spain.
Turkish mine and energy workers march against privatization17 October, 2013Members of IndustriALL Global Union’s Turkish affiliates Maden-Is (Mineworkers’ Union) and Tes-Is (Energy, Gas and Water Workers’ Union) organized a long march from the Aegean region to the capital Ankara. The march was a demonstration against the privatization of lignite mines and thermic power stations.
Marche des travailleurs turcs de la mine et de l'énergie contre la privatisation 17 October, 2013Des membres de nos affiliés turcs Maden-Is (Syndicat des mineurs) et Tes-Is (Syndicat des travailleurs de l'énergie, du gaz et de l'eau) ont organisé une longue marche allant de la Région égéenne à la capitale Ankara afin de protester contre la privatisation des mines de lignite et des centrales thermiques.
Turkish mine and energy workers march against privatization17 October, 2013Members of IndustriALL Global Union’s Turkish affiliates Maden-Is (Mineworkers’ Union) and Tes-Is (Energy, Gas and Water Workers’ Union) organized a long march from the Aegean region to the capital Ankara. The march was a demonstration against the privatization of lignite mines and thermic power stations.
Landmark judgement against Rio Tinto in Mongolian court 15 October, 2013The Supreme Court in Mongolia has ordered Rio Tinto to reinstate an unfairly dismissed employee, as well as to pay compensation.
Landmark judgement against Rio Tinto in Mongolian court15 October, 2013The Supreme Court in Mongolia has ordered Rio Tinto to reinstate an unfairly dismissed employee, as well as to pay compensation.
Strike over and another averted in South Africa10 October, 2013A strike by Numsa members in the motor sector ended, whilst a strike in the coal sector was averted by the NUM. Both unions negotiated above inflation wage increases that were satisfactory to members.
Peruvian miners’ federation holds two-day strike3 October, 2013Miners held a two-day strike on 26/27 September in defence of their pension rights.
Peruvian miners’ federation holds two-day strike3 October, 2013Miners held a two-day strike on 26/27 September in defence of their pension rights.
