Nepalese Sherpa’s union leader killed in avalanche

Nepalese Sherpa’s are threatening strike action, after 15 climb support staff were killed in an avalanche on 16 April – including the vice-president of the Sherpa’s union, Dorje Katri. The Sherpa’s demands include compensation for the families of the workers killed, a well as improved pay and working conditions for Sherpa’s.

Nepalese Sherpa’s are threatening strike action, after 15 climb support staff were killed in an avalanche on 16 April – including the vice-president of the Sherpa’s union, Dorje Katri. The Sherpa’s demands include compensation for the families of the workers killed, a well as improved pay and working conditions for Sherpa’s.