Iraqi judiciary used to persecute trade union21 March, 2013In a clear reprisal attack for trade union activism at the state-owned South Oil Company (SOC), Hassan Juma’a Awad the head of IndustriALL’s affiliate, the Iraqi Federation of Oil Unions (IFOU), now faces criminal charges launched by the authorities.
Iraqi judiciary used to persecute trade union21 March, 2013In a clear reprisal attack for trade union activism at the state-owned South Oil Company (SOC), Hassan Juma’a Awad the head of IndustriALL’s affiliate, the Iraqi Federation of Oil Unions (IFOU), now faces criminal charges launched by the authorities.
GM Daewoo fined for illegal use of dispatch workers14 March, 2013The Korean Supreme Court fined Ex-GM Daewoo, subsidiary of the General Motors Company, President for the illegal use of dispatch workers. This decision should set an important precedent to protect workers from exploitation.
GM Daewoo fined for illegal use of dispatch workers14 March, 2013The Korean Supreme Court fined Ex-GM Daewoo, subsidiary of the General Motors Company, President for the illegal use of dispatch workers. This decision should set an important precedent to protect workers from exploitation.
Swaziland union federation dealt another blow7 March, 2013The Industrial Court in Swaziland ruled against the legitimacy of the Trade Union Congress of Swaziland (Tucoswa), giving advantage to the repressive Swazi regime to undermine calls from labour for democracy ahead of national elections.
La federación de sindicatos de Swazilandia sufre otro golpe7 March, 2013El Tribunal del Trabajo de Swazilandia falló contra la legitimidad del Trade Union Congress of Swaziland (Tucoswa), dando ventaja al régimen represivo swazi para socavar los llamamientos de los sindicalistas a la democracia antes de las elecciones nacionales.
Un nouveau coup est porté à la fédération syndicale du Swaziland 7 March, 2013Le Conseil des prud’hommes du Swaziland s’est prononcé contre la légitimité du congrès des syndicats du Swaziland (Tucoswa), favorisant ainsi le régime répressif en place au Swaziland pour porter atteinte aux appels syndicaux pour la démocratie avant les élections nationales.
Swaziland union federation dealt another blow7 March, 2013The Industrial Court in Swaziland ruled against the legitimacy of the Trade Union Congress of Swaziland (Tucoswa), giving advantage to the repressive Swazi regime to undermine calls from labour for democracy ahead of national elections.
Russian unionist freed from prison7 March, 2013On 6 March a Russian court ordered to free Valentin Urusov, a union leader at diamond mines in Sakha, Russia, from prison. Unions in Russia and across the world have always underlined Urusov’s innocence.
Sindicalista ruso liberado de prisión7 March, 2013El 6 de marzo, un tribunal ruso ordenó que se liberara de la cárcel a Valentin Urusov, dirigente sindical en las minas de diamantes de Sakha (Rusia). Sindicatos de Rusia y de todo el mundo han sostenido siempre la inocencia de Urusov.
