Last week, a leaking oil pipeline in the eastern port city of Quingdao exploded as workers were trying to fix it, killing at least 55 people. The disaster was blamed on poor planning and poor maintenance of the network. Local authorities responded swiftly to the explosion, and police have now […]
Daily Archives: December 1, 2013
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This week at Asia Ban Asbestos’ annual meeting, Bangladesh Ban Asbestos Network (B-BAN) was launched. Asbestos use is widespread in Asia, leading to the death of thousands of workers and their families. A major conference in Laos brought together unions and government officials to discuss how best to phase out […]
As reported last week, the fight against union busting at the Ansell plant in Sri Lanka continues with growing international solidarity. To support the striking workers and make sure that they are not starved back to work, the global federation IndustriAll has created a strike fund for these workers. Ansell […]
With support from Australia Asia Worker Links (AAWL), earlier this month the Victorian Trades Hall Council (VTHC) passed two motions calling for the immediate release of Somyot Prueksakasemsuk and against Thailand’s Article 112, see below. These were adopted by the international sub-committee of the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) […]
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 […]
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