Unions seek deferral of Brazil Mining Code18 June, 2014The issue of sustainability is at the heart of efforts on the part of Brazilian unions to halt the adoption of a controversial new mining law pending a process of public consultation. Brazilian unions as well social and environmental groups are united in their attempt to postpone the vote on the mining code, which they say lacks legitimacy.
Профсоюзы Бразилии добиваются отсрочки принятия горнодобывающего кодекса18 June, 2014В основе усилий бразильских профсоюзов, направленных на предотвращение принятия нового спорного закона, регулирующего работу горнодобывающей промышленности, который находится сейчас в стадии ожидания процесса консультаций с общественностью, лежит вопрос устойчивого развития отрасли. Бразильские профсоюзы, социальные и экологические группы объединяют силы, пытаясь отложить голосование по горнодобывающему кодексу, которому, как они считают, не хватает легитимности.
Les syndicats recherchent un ajournement du Code minier au Brésil18 June, 2014La question de la viabilité est au cœur des efforts déployés par les syndicats brésiliens pour arrêter l’adoption d’une nouvelle loi controversée sur l’exploitation minière, dans l’attente d’une procédure de consultation publique. Les syndicats brésiliens, ainsi que des groupes sociaux et environnementaux, sont unis pour tenter de reporter le vote sur le code minier, lequel manque, selon eux, de légitimité.
Unions seek deferral of Brazil Mining Code18 June, 2014The issue of sustainability is at the heart of efforts on the part of Brazilian unions to halt the adoption of a controversial new mining law pending a process of public consultation. Brazilian unions as well social and environmental groups are united in their attempt to postpone the vote on the mining code, which they say lacks legitimacy.
IndustriALL and IUF join BWI and demand a “Red Card” for FIFA13 June, 2014As the world geared up for the start of the FIFA World Cup in Brazil, IndustriALL Global Union joined global federations IUF and BWI in a protest action at the International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva, which ran from 28 May to 12 June.
IndustriALL and IUF join BWI and demand a “Red Card” for FIFA13 June, 2014As the world geared up for the start of the FIFA World Cup in Brazil, IndustriALL Global Union joined global federations IUF and BWI in a protest action at the International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva, which ran from 28 May to 12 June.
FUP Women’s Network at Petrobras meets in Salvador 2 May, 2014The Brazilian oil workers’ union FUP has a women’s network and collective at Petrobras. On 25 – 27 April they met for the second time in Salvador. The meeting was held against the background of right wing attacks against the national oil company Petrobras, attacks which are multiplying in the election year. The conference was attended by around 60 women.
FUP Women’s Network at Petrobras meets in Salvador2 May, 2014The Brazilian oil workers’ union FUP has a women’s network and collective at Petrobras. On 25 – 27 April they met for the second time in Salvador. The meeting was held against the background of right wing attacks against the national oil company Petrobras, attacks which are multiplying in the election year. The conference was attended by around 60 women.
Historic victory for CUT metalworkers in Brazil23 April, 2014The CNM/CUT, an affiliate of IndustriALL Global Union, has signed a unique agreement on profit sharing with ThyssenKrupp Elevadores. The company will pay a profit sharing bonus to 2,000 members of 27 metalworkers’ unions affiliated to the CUT in nine states. This is the first such national company agreement to apply only to members of unions affiliated to the same Brazilian trade union central.
Historic victory for CUT metalworkers in Brazil23 April, 2014The CNM/CUT, an affiliate of IndustriALL Global Union, has signed a unique agreement on profit sharing with ThyssenKrupp Elevadores. The company will pay a profit sharing bonus to 2,000 members of 27 metalworkers’ unions affiliated to the CUT in nine states. This is the first such national company agreement to apply only to members of unions affiliated to the same Brazilian trade union central.
