As reported earlier in the year, workers had been fighting for over two years against Syngenta’s union repression, precarious employment practices and for better working conditions. The company is a global Swiss agri-business company with operations all around the world. While the workers have been able to win their demands […]
Monthly Archives: December 2013
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Around 300 miners belonging to the Mine Workers Union (GMİS) have taken the bold step to barricade themselves inside the coal mine in which they work. The mine is situated in the Black Sea province of Zonguldak, a region that has many other mines. The workers are protesting against ongoing […]
In a long running dispute at the Centre for Adult Education in Melbourne, Australia, hundreds of administration, support staff and sessional teachers have agreed to an indefinite strike to press their claims. The dispute originated in 2011 when an agreement was reneged on by management. While negotiations have been ongoing […]
Mining and Human Rights Speakers include: • Hon. Neri Colmenares • Dave Sweeney • Andrew Morrison Saturday 7 December at 2pm MUA Hall, 54 Ireland Street, West Melbourne Download Leaflet here More information: May Kotsakis 0411 406 700