Freedom for jailed Ivory Coast union leader Basile Mahan Gahé
Wednesday, 11 April 2012 11:04
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The ILO has called on the government of Ivory Coast to release jailed union leader Basile Mahan Gahé. In the latest report of the ILO's Committee of Experts on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations, published in connection with the March 2012 session of the International Labour Conference, the Committee referred to Basile Gahé's April 2011 abduction, torture and detention as "a grave violation of the principle of freedom of association", adding that "a genuinely free and independent trade union movement can develop only if fundamental human rights are respected.
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 11 April 2012 11:07 )
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Support the March 29 general strike in Spain
Thursday, 22 March 2012 22:08
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Spanish unions are united as never before in their mobilization against labour law 'reforms' which gut workplace protection and trade union rights and in defense of public services. A 24-hour national general strike has been called for March 29. Spain's trade union movement is fighting back not only against their own government, but against the European-wide austerity drive which is transferring wealth and destroying public services on a massive scale. You can support their struggle here, telling them you are with them on March 29 and for as long as it takes for the government to change course.
Consultation on financial na economic crisis
Wednesday, 07 December 2011 08:53
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We publish materials that were presented at the consultation on financial and economic crisis, taken 06th of december. An independent European Trade Union Confederation adviser Ronald Janssen and independent adviser to the ZSSS for Economy, mag. Andreja Poje. Documents are available to you:
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 07 December 2011 09:04 )
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Women hotel workers in Cambodia need your support
Sunday, 04 December 2011 20:43
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Workers unfairly terminated for trade union organizing at the five star Angkor Village Hotel and Angkor Village Botanical Resort Hotel in Siem Reap, Cambodia, are fighting for their rights, their jobs and their union - and need your support.
With the support of the IUF-affiliated Cambodian Tourism and Service Workers' Federation (CTSWF), unions were legally formed at the two hotels in July this year. The owners retaliated by dismissing a total of 67 of the 90 workers at both hotels.
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Precarious work is “an alarming trend”
Monday, 28 November 2011 08:58
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László Andor, Commissioner for Employment and Social Affairs, described the rise of precarious workers in Europe as “an alarming trend” that needs to be addressed along side youth and structural unemployment. Citing examples from EFFAT sectors including the meat processing industry he warned of the dangers of a “race to the bottom” if political actors do not take the issue seriously while rising unemployment and pressure towards fiscal consolidation are competing for their attentions. He also emphasized his support for decent minimum wages." You can read complete document here.
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