Grève du NUM pour les droits chez Northam Platinum 22 January, 2015Une grève de 6 jours suivie par 5.000 adhérents du National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) sud-africain chez Northam Platinum s'est achevée le 20 janvier après que les travailleurs aient accepté un mémorandum d'accord élaboré avec la direction.
Участники объявленной NUM забастовки отстаивают права на шахте Northam Platinum22 January, 201520 января завершилась 6-дневная забастовка, объявленная Национальным профсоюзом горняков ЮАР (NUM) в компании Northam Platinum. В ней приняли участие 5000 членов профсоюза. Решение о прекращении акции было принято после того, как рабочие согласились с проектом меморандума о взаимопонимании, разработанным совместно с руководством.
NUM strike upholds rights at Northam Platinum22 January, 2015A 6-day strike by 5,000 members of South Africa’s National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) at Northam Platinum ended on 20 January after workers’ accepted a draft memorandum of understanding developed with management.
Framework agreements signed by Polish miners and government 21 January, 2015January has seen 2,000 miners in Poland protesting against government plans to close a number of mines in the country. On 17 January, a framework agreement was reached between the trade unions and the government, putting an end to the protests.
Framework agreements signed by Polish miners and government21 January, 2015January has seen 2,000 miners in Poland protesting against government plans to close a number of mines in the country. On 17 January, a framework agreement was reached between the trade unions and the government, putting an end to the protests.
Union rights victory at Ashton Apparels in Kenya15 January, 2015Over 7,000 workers returned to work on 15 January after an eight-day of strike action. The action was the result of the dismissal of 120 workers from Ashton Apparels after they joined the Tailors and Textiles Workers Union (TTWU).
Union rights victory at Ashton Apparels in Kenya15 January, 2015Over 7,000 workers returned to work on 15 January after an eight-day of strike action. The action was the result of the dismissal of 120 workers from Ashton Apparels after they joined the Tailors and Textiles Workers Union (TTWU).
2,000 Polish miners protest against plans to close mines15 January, 2015Approximately 2,000 coal miners in Silesia, southern Poland were joined by their families and local residents in underground protests on 8 January against government plans to close four mines in the region. The mines all belong to the state-owned Kompania Weglowa S.A., Europe’s largest coal producer.
2,000 Polish miners protest against plans to close mines15 January, 2015Approximately 2,000 coal miners in Silesia, southern Poland were joined by their families and local residents in underground protests on 8 January against government plans to close four mines in the region. The mines all belong to the state-owned Kompania Weglowa S.A., Europe’s largest coal producer.
Union campaign mounts pressure against Lafarge-Holcim15 January, 2015On 15 January 2015 thousands of workers at Lafarge and Holcim cement plants in over 20 countries are mobilizing to send one strong message to the two largest cement companies in the world - “No merger without workers’ rights!”
