Thai Auto Growth offers opportunity and challenges for unions.22 August, 2012Over 60 union leaders from The Confederation of Thai Electrical Appliances, Electronic, Automobile and Metalworkers (TEAM) and the Automobile Labor Congress of Thailand (ALCT) co-organized a seminar on 10 August titled “Growing Auto Industry; what are the impacts on workers?” in greater Bangkok. The unions hope with closer cooperation they can have a greater influence on the future shape of the industry.
Justice for Korean workers at Hyundai Kia Motors22 August, 2012Korean Metal Workers’ Union (KMWU) stages a series of strikes demanding higher wages, regularization of precarious workers and the abolishment of night shift work, which is causing serious danger to workers’ health.
Justice for Korean workers at Hyundai Kia Motors22 August, 2012Korean Metal Workers’ Union (KMWU) stages a series of strikes demanding higher wages, regularization of precarious workers and the abolishment of night shift work, which is causing serious danger to workers’ health.
Fontana Pietro workers in Turkey fight for union recognition20 August, 2012Members of IndustriALL Global Union affiliate Birlesik Metal-Is at a Fontana Pietro metal plant are fighting for union recognition after union leaders were fired on 17 August.
Fontana Pietro workers in Turkey fight for union recognition20 August, 2012Members of IndustriALL Global Union affiliate Birlesik Metal-Is at a Fontana Pietro metal plant are fighting for union recognition after union leaders were fired on 17 August.
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.
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.
Philippines union movement fights against precarious work2 August, 201216 trade unions in the Philippines representing textile, garment, metal, auto, electronics, cement and mining industries joined hands to develop an Action Plan against Contract and Agency Labour/Precarious Employment in July.
Aux Philippines, le mouvement syndical lutte contre l’emploi précaire 2 August, 2012Aux Philippines, 16 syndicats représentant le personnel des industries du textile, de l’habillement, de la métallurgie, de l’automobile, de l’électronique, du ciment et des mines, se sont réunis en juillet pour élaborer un plan d’action contre les agences de travail intérimaire et temporaire.
