UNI Europa Women's Committee congratulates the new Chair of the JAW Convention

4 September 2014 -- uni-women

The women of the UNI Europa Women's Committee, who are currently meeting in Brussels, wish to extend their heart-felt congratulations to Sister Shizuko, who has just been designated as the Chair for the JAW Convention. This is a historical moment for women in Japan since it is the fist time a woman occupies this prestigious Chair, thus breaking barriers and setting an example for millions of women around the world who are struggling to advance to leadership positions. 

 

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Singapore Bank Employees Union celebrates diamond jubilee

3 September 2014 -- uni-asia

Singapore Bank Employees' Union celeberated its Diamond Jubilee on 29th August 2014. A Gala Dinner was organized by SBEU to celeberate the occasion at Orchard Hotel. Deputy Prime Minister Mr Tharman Shanmugarathnam was the guest of honour at the occasion. Over 600 guests comprising  fellow trade union colleagues from  the affiliated unions of Singapore National Trade Union Congress, government leaders, bank management staff and SBEU members graced the occasion.  

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Colombia: Brinks security worker takes his own life

3 September 2014 -- Mike Sunderland

UNI Global Union is mourning the tragic death of Colombian security worker and trade union leader Gustavo Becerra.

Gustavo, who worked at the American security firm Brinks, took his own life inside a cash-in-transit vehicle using a company gun.

According to his union SINTRABRINKS, Gustavo had been suffering from depression and had been going through a relationship break-up at the time of his death. In a bid to help his family situation and mental health, the union says, he had repeatedly pleaded for a reduction in his working hours but was denied by Brinks.

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UNI signs Global Agreement number 53 at Indosat

2 September 2014 -- Mike Sunderland

UNI Global Union is celebrating after securing a new Global Framework Agreement with Indosat, one of Indonesia's largest telecommunication networks and services provider.

The agreement, signed in Hanoi, is the 11th Global Framework Agreement reached in the UNI Apro region and the fourth in Indonesia. A Global Framework Agreement, or GFA, is an agreement between a multinational company and a global union in order to establish an ongoing relationship that ensures the company respects the same working standards in all the countries in which it operates.

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EU Commission urged to end corporate dominance in EU Expert Groups

2 September 2014 -- uni-europa

UNI Europa together with the ETUC, EPSU, and CEO highlighted this fundamental democratic issue with the EU's advisory groups in response to the European Ombudsman's public consultation on the topic that closed on 31 August.

The new EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker needs to tackle the persistent over-representation of corporate interests in European Commission ‘expert groups’ warn trade unions and transparency organisations.

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UNI Finance urging Korean Ministry of Economy to adopt KFIU's plan for financial reform

1 September 2014 -- uni-finance

The UNI Finance affiliate KFIU (Korea Finance Industry Union) held an evening rally at Yoido Plaza on August 27th. 50,000 union members participated.

A strike is going to take place on September 3rd, involving 37 local unions of KFIU after the failure of 18 rounds of negotiation regarding discrimination between regular workers and contract workers, retirement age extension without condition and salary increase.

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Walmart putting female workers at risk

27 August 2014 -- tom.myers.478
  • International protest in Sao Paulo: Walmart workers from seven countries demand company stop discrimination against female staff, including pregnant women.
  • Following two labour court decision in Brazil, Walmart has been fined US$17.5 million million for harassment of its own staff, not allowing workers to go to the toilet, and excessive working hours.
  • UNI Walmart Global Union Alliance holding demonstration outside Pacaembu Walmart Store in Sao Paulo tomorrow
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