Last week the deaths of three workers in two separate accidents highlighted the weakness of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) measures in Malaysia’s construction sector. Although over the last decade there have been improvements in OHS standards for many Malaysian workers, the situation in the construction sector continues to be […]
Daily Archives: March 15, 2015
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Over the last three decades, Vietnam has industrialised and steadily integrated into the world capitalist economy while recovering from the devastation of the American War. This expanding industrial sector has also exposed workers to new hazards. While there have been attempts and initiatives by unions to tackle occupational health and […]
As reported previously, the situation for workers in China’s coal sector is very grave with daily deaths. The official Chinese safety body, SAWS, recently released a report that detailed that coal mine accidents and deaths had fallen by about 15% in 2014. While such a decrease should be seen as […]
‘Murder not Tragedy’ is the title of an upcoming photo exhibition. It records the sights, observations and feelings of workers and activists of the mass murder of over 1,100 garment workers in the collapse of Rana Plaza two years ago. Meanwhile, a new report has again found appalling workplace practices […]
The newly elected government of the Delhi Assembly, India’s capital district, came to power promising a better deal for many of the city’s workers. Contract workers employed by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation took to the streets to press their claims to regularise their employment status and become permanent employees. […]
A new report prepared by the UN's special rapporteur on torture for its Human Rights Council, has found that some of Australia's border protection policies have breached the international convention against torture. This report follows the Australian’s Human Rights Commissioner report on the abuse of children in detention. On top […]
The military regime in Thailand is continuing to tighten its grip over any dissent by passing new laws restricting the right of protest and assembly. The latest laws have sparked justified concerned by labour groups who now see that its reach will also stifle and suppress actions in support of […]