Des travailleurs colombiens licenciés par GM font une grève de la faim 10 August, 2012Ce conflit de longue date s’est accéléré depuis quelques semaines. GM a quitté une réunion avec le gouvernement, l’OIT et des représentants syndicaux quand des travailleurs licenciés ont soulevé la question de leurs lésions professionnelles.
Colombian workers sacked by GM go on hunger strike10 August, 2012This long-running dispute has intensified in recent weeks. GM withdrew from a meeting with government, ILO and trade union representatives when sacked workers raised the issue of their occupational diseases.
Supervisor killed in a protest at Zambian Collum Mine8 August, 2012A Chinese supervisor at Collum Coal Mine in Zambia was killed and another seriously wounded after being hit by a trolley pushed at them by workers on 4 August 2012. Workers were angry that the mining company had failed to raise wages in line with new minimums set by the Zambian government.
Supervisor killed in a protest at Zambian Collum Mine8 August, 2012A Chinese supervisor at Collum Coal Mine in Zambia was killed and another seriously wounded after being hit by a trolley pushed at them by workers on 4 August 2012. Workers were angry that the mining company had failed to raise wages in line with new minimums set by the Zambian government.
Ban Asbestos: Indian unions engage in dialogue with Australian Senator25 July, 2012Indian trade unionists and Australian Labor Party Senator, Ms. Lisa Singh, shared various aspects of the Ban Asbestos campaign in India and Australia in a meeting on 18 July at New Delhi. They resolved to work closely to intensify the campaign to ban asbestos.
Ban Asbestos: Indian unions engage in dialogue with Australian Senator25 July, 2012Indian trade unionists and Australian Labor Party Senator, Ms. Lisa Singh, shared various aspects of the Ban Asbestos campaign in India and Australia in a meeting on 18 July at New Delhi. They resolved to work closely to intensify the campaign to ban asbestos.
Peru textile unions step up campaign against short-term contracts 20 July, 2012Two Peruvian textile workers’ federations are launching an ‘adopt a Congress person’ campaign as part of their efforts to end a law which has condemned workers to a lifetime of short-term contracts in appalling working conditions.
Sindicatos Peruanos intensifican campaña contra contratos temporales20 July, 2012Dos federaciones sindicales textiles en el Perú están lanzando una campaña denominada ‘adopta un Congresista’ como parte de sus esfuerzos para derogar una ley que durante más de treinta años ha condenado a los trabajadores del sector a contratos a corto plazo en pésimas condiciones de trabajo.
Les syndicats du textile au Pérou intensifient la campagne contre les contrats à court terme 20 July, 2012Deux fédérations du textile au Pérou lancent une campagne ‘Adopte un parlementaire’ dans le cadre des efforts entrepris pour abroger une loi qui condamne les travailleurs et travailleuses à une vie professionnelle réglée par des contrats d’emploi à court terme et dans des conditions de travail scandaleuses.
Peru textile unions step up campaign against short-term contracts20 July, 2012Two Peruvian textile workers’ federations are launching an ‘adopt a Congress person’ campaign as part of their efforts to end a law which has condemned workers to a lifetime of short-term contracts in appalling working conditions.
