Bangladesh Government attempts to paralyze Accord and strip its independence

10 December 2018 -- Richard Elliott

The Bangladesh Government is using proceedings before the Supreme Court of Bangladesh to prevent the Accord from operating, thereby putting workers’ safety at risk.

The Bangladesh Government is using proceedings before the Supreme Court of Bangladesh to prevent the Accord from operating, thereby putting workers’ safety at risk.

 

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Fair remuneration rules for authors and performers now!

10 December 2018 -- uni-mei

European and international authors and performers’ organisations urge Member States to support the much-needed Article -14 providing for fair and proportionate remuneration for authors and performers in the Directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market. UNI MEI is one of the may organistions co-signing the statement.

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Hundreds of thousands of Tunisian workers strike for decent pay

26 November 2018 -- tom.myers.478

Last week in Tunisia, hundreds of thousands of public sector workers staged a walk-out demanding better wages in light of growing inflation and deteriorating purchasing power.

Protestors also called for an alternative to the IMF-prescribed government plans for austerity and greater protection for public services threatened by privatization.

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Solidarity with STAD and Portuguese cleaners on strike

8 November 2018 -- tom.myers.478

On 9 November, Portuguese cleaners from STAD union in Portugal will be taking industrial action. Cleaners in Portugal have been without a collective agreement for 14 years.

They are fighting for a collective agreement, their rights and their dignity. This includes a 30-50 per cent premium for night work, holiday pay, a Sunday premium and the application of transfer of undertaking.

ISS union representatives from across Europe are supporting Portuguese cleaners in their struggle for a collective agreement and decent pay.

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