Syria: Time for international unions to act Free the jailed teachers Factory explosion in Lahore kills 16 workers Foxconn and Apple try to hide their crimes Airline workers continue fighting More unionists jailed in Iran Campaign for Somyot continues
Daily Archives: February 10, 2012
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With the uprising in Syria approaching its first year anniversary, the situation for workers, their families and communities is desperate. Syrian workers are fighting for their rights. Increasingly, various imperialist powers, are competing for influence in the Syrian struggle for their own geopolitical agendas. Alliances with any of the imperialist […]
Education International (EI) is spearheading an international campaign in support of all teachers and students charged with offences related to freedom of speech and the right to assemble. In particular EI is focusing on the plight of Vice-President and President of the Bahraini Teachers Association (BTA). Jalila al-Salman and Mahdi […]
On the 6th of February, a three storey pharmaceutical factory in Lahore collapsed following a major explosion to one of its boilers. It killed 16 workers, some of whom were children, and injured at least another 50. The factory had been shut down by inspectors twice already in the past, but was […]
Foxconn is one of Apple’s biggest manufacturing partners. It employs hundreds of thousands of workers in China in huge industrial complexes. A recent report into the working conditions of electronic workers once again highlighted the shocking conditions workers have to endure. Independent unions are not allowed at Foxconn. Click here […]
The fight against contracting out at Philippines Airlines is ongoing. Around 1,800 members of PALEA, the local union, are still holding their picket line and demanding their jobs back. They are not being intimidated by constant harassment, including judicial hearing against them. International support for their struggle keeps expanding. Click […]
While last year finally saw the release of Mansour Osanloo from jail, the repression against trade unionists continues unabated in 2012. Mr. Sheis Amani and Sediq Karimi, both executive members of the Free Union of Workers were jailed in January of this year for trade union activities. Mr. Karimi has […]
Somyot Prueksakasemsuk was arrested last year on charges of Lèse Majesté and is facing up to 30 years’ jail. The government is continuing to victimise Somyot by constantly moving him and creating new charges against him. For more information and solidarity for Somyot. An international campaign against the Lese Majeste law […]