Judge finds T-Mobile US guilty of maintaining illegal corporate policies against workers
Judge orders policies rescinded; T-Mobile US must advise employees that the company has violated federal labour law
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UNI condemns Tunisian Terror Attack
UNI Global Union has condemned this week’s abhorrent terror attack in Tunis which left at least 21 people dead and injured many more.
Tunisian authorities have made multiple arrests since the attack which apparently targeted tourists at a museum in the Tunisian capital.
UNI General Secretary Philip Jennings said, “UNI Global Union strongly condemns the attack carried out on 18th March in the centre of Tunis.”
“We express our solidarity with the Tunisian people and our sincere condolences to the families of the victims."
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UNITE calls for Industrial Action in Smurfit Kappa Northampton
UNITE has called for industrial action at the Smurfit Kappa plant in Northampton following the dismissal of a local union representative. Another union representative has been suspended, pending a further hearing which could also result in his dismissal. An external ballot was held and supported the action which will start on 24th March 2014 at 00:01 hours. E-mails of support can be sent to: mick.orpin@unitetheunion.org.
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Inditex announce plan to include employees in income growth in 2015-16
After several years of successful growth and development, Spanish multinational Inditex has launched a new plan to include employees in the financial benefits of a prosperous 2015-2016.
Head of UNI Commerce Alke Boessiger urged caution saying, “We welcome this initiative because it recognises the role of Inditex employees in creating a successful and prosperous company. However, the company must still do more to improve scheduling and pay in order to reduce staff turnover. Otherwise too many short-term employees will miss out on the benefits of this new scheme.”
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Paraguay: Resolution on the flagrant case of Prosegur’s human rights abuses was presented
Representatives of more than 300 workers that were laid off from Prosegur Paraguay, came together today at the Ministry of Labour in Asuncion to present the ILO resolution on their case.
The workers were immediately dismissed after going on a legal strike to achieve their first collective agreement in July 2012. Prosegur’s mass layoff occurred after the Paraguayan Minister of Labour and the company asked the union, SITEPROPASA, to lift the strike and return to the negotiating table.
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Striking is not a crime!
In Spain, criminal law is being used as a tool to restrict a fundamental right - the right to strike. Express your full solidarity with the Spanish trade unions CCOO and UGT in their struggle to defend the right to strike by clicking here to send a message to Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy.
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Australian Security Company Silences Union Representatives
Australian security company, Wilson Security have been exposed trying to silence workers standing up for their rights!
For eight months elected delegates of United Voice have been diligently attending negotiations with Victoria's largest private security contractor, trying to reach a fair new union agreement. After eight months of attacks and stalling by Wilson, security officers have been forced to file for protected strike action.
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Enjoy Casino Conrad, Stop Unfair Dismissals!
UNI Gaming Global Union is disapointed and angry to hear about Enjoy Casino Conrad (Uruguay) dismissing 36 workers, some of whom were employed in the company for over 17 years. According to UNI's affiliate AFUC (Association of Conrad Employees), the management failed to give any clear explanations and reasons for those dismissals.
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Get Recognition Right in T&T
UNI is heartened to hear of the appointment of the RRCB -Registration Recognition and Certification Board for Trade Unions of Trinidad and Tobago. As the global union for 20 million workers in 1000 unions worldwide, we had observed with dismay that the local RRCB had not been appointed/convened for the past year.
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Stand up for Dunnes Stores workers' call for decent work
UNI Global Union affiliate Mandate Trade Union in Ireland are asking UNI affiliates to support workers fighting Dunnes Stores over the right to a living wage and decent contracts. On March 6, Mandate Trade union members in Dunnes Stores voted to proceed with strike actions.
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