New threats to Sintracarbón leaders in Colombia25 November, 2014Once again, members of Sintracarbón, affiliated to IndustriALL Global Union, have received death threats. IndustriALL calls on the Colombian government to stop the persecution of trade unions and reiterates its solidarity with our threatened colleagues.
Colombian trade unionist Darío Cárdenas acquitted and released10 November, 2014After spending one year and three days in detention as a result of a campaign calling for the nationalization of the Rubiales oil field, Darío Cárdenas, vice-president of the Meta branch of the Colombian oil workers’ union, Unión Sindical Obrera (USO), has been released from custody.
Colombian trade unionist Darío Cárdenas acquitted and released10 November, 2014After spending one year and three days in detention as a result of a campaign calling for the nationalization of the Rubiales oil field, Darío Cárdenas, vice-president of the Meta branch of the Colombian oil workers’ union, Unión Sindical Obrera (USO), has been released from custody.
COLOMBIA15 October, 2014Thousands rallied in Bogota on 7 October to mark the World Day for Decent Work (WDDW).
COLOMBIA15 October, 2014Thousands rallied in Bogota on 7 October to mark the World Day for Decent Work (WDDW).
Desperate fight for recognition of workplace accident28 August, 2014For the last 13 years, distressed Colombian worker Rubén Montoya has been battling with Sura Insurance Company and Tenaris Tubo Caribe to get a pension and other benefits following a workplace accident. On 23 August, Ruben Montoya again tried to commit suicide.
Lutte désespérée pour la reconnaissance d’un accident du travail28 August, 2014Durant les 13 dernières années, le travailleur colombien désespéré Rubén Montoya a dû se battre avec la compagnie d’assurances Sura et Tenaris Tubo Caribe pour obtenir une pension et d’autres prestations à la suite d’un accident du travail. Le 23 août, Ruben Montoya a encore tenté de se suicider.
Рабочий отчаянно борется за признание несчастного случая на производстве28 August, 2014В течение последних 13 лет колумбийский рабочий Рубен Монтойя боролся со страховой компанией Sura и своим бывшим работодателем Tenaris Tubo Caribe за получение пенсии и других выплат, полагающихся работникам, пострадавшим в результате несчастного случая на производстве. 23 августа доведенный до отчаяния Рубен Монтойя второй раз пытался свести счеты с жизнью.
Desperate fight for recognition of workplace accident28 August, 2014For the last 13 years, distressed Colombian worker Rubén Montoya has been battling with Sura Insurance Company and Tenaris Tubo Caribe to get a pension and other benefits following a workplace accident. On 23 August, Ruben Montoya again tried to commit suicide.
Day of action against outsourcing in Colombia31 July, 201428 July was a special day for Colombian workers, who renewed their commitment to the welfare of outsourced workers. The commemoration took the form of a national meeting to promote the formal sector and combat outsourcing.
