Mexican electrical workers: five years of struggle – still standing, looking to the future and resisting17 October, 2014On 11 October 2009, 44,000 employees of the state-owned utility company, Luz y Fuerza del Centro (LyFC), supplier of electricity to the central regions of Mexico, were literally thrown out on to the streets after a presidential decree issued by then President Felipe Calderón Hinojosa shut down the company.
Mexican lawyer wins top human rights award9 October, 2014Lawyer Alejandra Ancheita has been awarded the Martin Ennals prize, often dubbed the “Nobel prize” for human rights, for her relentless work defending migrants, mine workers and indigenous communities in her native Mexico.
Defensa de los derechos humanos y laborales9 October, 2014La abogada mexicana Alejandra Ancheita ha recibido el importante galardón Martin Ennals, considerado como el “Premio Nobel” de los derechos humanos; se le otorgó este premio por su implacable labor en defensa de los migrantes, trabajadores mineros y comunidades indígenas en México, su país natal.
Mexican lawyer wins top human rights award9 October, 2014Lawyer Alejandra Ancheita has been awarded the Martin Ennals prize, often dubbed the “Nobel prize” for human rights, for her relentless work defending migrants, mine workers and indigenous communities in her native Mexico.
Mexican Appeals Court cancels last charges against Napoleón Gómez3 September, 2014After years of persecution, Napoleón Gómez Urrutia, President and General Secretary of IndustriALL affiliate the National Mine and Metal Workers Union, Los Mineros, has finally had all criminal charges against him dropped by a court in Mexico.
Corte de Apelaciones de México anula todos los cargos pendientes contra Napoleón Gómez3 September, 2014Todos los cargos penales contra Napoleón Gómez Urrutia han sido anulados por un tribunal mexicano. En efecto, después de años de persecución, el Presidente y Secretario General de Los Mineros (Sindicato Nacional de Trabajadores Mineros, Metalúrgicos, Siderúrgicos y Similares de la República Mexicana), por fin fue liberado de las injustas acusaciones que enfrentaba.
Mexican Appeals Court cancels last charges against Napoleón Gómez3 September, 2014After years of persecution, Napoleón Gómez Urrutia, President and General Secretary of IndustriALL affiliate the National Mine and Metal Workers Union, Los Mineros, has finally had all criminal charges against him dropped by a court in Mexico.
Toxic spill at Grupo Mexico copper mine28 August, 2014IndustriALL Global Union Mexican affiliate Los Mineros is calling for an independent enquiry into a toxic spill earlier this month that caused serious environmental damage at one of the world’s largest copper mines. IndustriALL, which is campaigning for sustainable economic policy, supports the call.
На медной шахте Grupo Mexico произошла утечка токсичных химикатов28 August, 2014Los Mineros, членская организация Глобального Союза IndustriALL в Мексике, призывает провести независимое расследование утечки токсичных веществ, произошедшей в начале этого месяца на одной из крупнейших медных шахт и ставшей причиной серьезного экологического ущерба. IndustriALL ведет кампанию в поддержку устойчивой экономической политики и присоединяется к призыву профсоюза.
На медной шахте Grupo Mexico произошла утечка токсичных химикатов28 August, 2014Los Mineros, членская организация Глобального Союза IndustriALL в Мексике, призывает провести независимое расследование утечки токсичных веществ, произошедшей в начале этого месяца на одной из крупнейших медных шахт и ставшей причиной серьезного экологического ущерба. IndustriALL ведет кампанию в поддержку устойчивой экономической политики и присоединяется к призыву профсоюза.
