Owens Illinois glass workers alliance takes action24 January, 2013The Global Glass Alliance of Unions at Owens Illinois (O-I) officially announced their coalition of workers at the company in four continents to CEO Al Strouken on 10 January 2013. The alliance will rally globally during the week of 4 February in joint protest of the company’s increasing hostility to its workers.
Unions prepare for Mexico Days of Action17 January, 2013Preparations are continuing for actions around the world marking the 2013 Mexico Days of Action, 18-24 February.
Los sindicatos se preparan para los Días de Acción de México17 January, 2013Continúan los preparativos para las acciones en todo el mundo que marcan los Días de Acción de México de 2013, del 18 al 24 de febrero.
Les syndicats se préparent aux Journées d’action pour le Mexique 17 January, 2013Les préparatifs se poursuivent pour les actions à entreprendre dans le monde du 18 au 24 février 2013 pour les Journées d’action pour le Mexique.
Unions prepare for Mexico Days of Action17 January, 2013Preparations are continuing for actions around the world marking the 2013 Mexico Days of Action, 18-24 February.
Turkish glass workers secure jobs15 January, 2013After 13-days of picketing, members of Kristal-Is Union at Turkish glassmaker Sisecam won continued employment with improved rights against the company’s decision to close down the Anadolu Glass factory in Topkapı, Istanbul as of 31 December 2012.
Turkish glass workers secure jobs15 January, 2013After 13-days of picketing, members of Kristal-Is Union at Turkish glassmaker Sisecam won continued employment with improved rights against the company’s decision to close down the Anadolu Glass factory in Topkapı, Istanbul as of 31 December 2012.
New agreement averts glass worker strike in Colombia10 January, 2013Backed with international support from IndustriALL and the United Steelworkers, among others, Colombian affiliate Sintravidricol signed a new 30-month collective agreement for workers at Owens Illinois Peldar on 5 January 2013.
New agreement averts glass worker strike in Colombia10 January, 2013Backed with international support from IndustriALL and the United Steelworkers, among others, Colombian affiliate Sintravidricol signed a new 30-month collective agreement for workers at Owens Illinois Peldar on 5 January 2013.
Support Colombian glass workers in conflict with Owens Illinois29 November, 2012Colombian glassworker union Sintravidricol is facing obstinate management negotiators in bargaining for a new collective agreement with Owens Illinois subsidiary Cristalería Peldar. Today’s meeting is unlikely to provide a positive result and the next step will be a strike ballot. Send your message to management here.
