The strike by Hong Kong dock workers is entering its third week. The significance of this dispute is now huge. Maritime transport is a global industry. Shipping rates and container turn around times are benchmarked internationally. Conditions at one port affect workers at other ports. Therefore we need to respond […]
Daily Archives: April 14, 2013
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The International Commemoration Day (ICD) for Dead and Injured Workers, on 28 April, is a major date for workers and trade unions around the world. The day marks the right of workers to a safe and healthy workplace. Millions of workers either die or get sick every year due to […]
In Mumbai, India, a building that was being constructed illegally collapsed on 4 April 2013. 74 people died including 25 children, while a further 65 people were injured with head wounds, fractures and spinal injuries. The Building and Woodworkers International has made a statement about the collapse calling on the […]
Twenty two public sector trade unionists in Turkey have now been released on bail after 289 days of prison. About 100 unionists were arrested on February 19 2012 in police raids that targeted members and leaders of public sector union KESK. Last year saw an increased repression against Turkish unionists […]
Following on from the recent spate of arrests and indictments of labour and human rights activists under Article 112 of the Thai criminal code (Lese Majeste) and the Computer Crimes Act, criminal charges have been filed against another labour activist. Andy Hall wrote a report exposing human and labour rights […]
Following on from major campaigns against precarious employment over the last 2 years, and achieving some victories, workers in Indonesia are facing some serious counterattacks by government and employers. Last week in Aceh province, northern Sumatra, Rusli, Wahyu, Ismed Rizal and Amir were all arrested over alleged illegal trade union […]
The Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) trade union centre is inviting trade unionists from all around the world to their 29th International Solidarity Affair (ISA). This solidarity tour will run between April 24 and May 2, 2013, and will consist of an exposure program to the mining and for-export plantation communities […]