Global unions and brands meet with Cambodian government
Cambodian government calls meeting to discuss the situation in the country’s garment industry following police violence that left four workers dead.
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Trinidad &Tobago: Letter sent by Local Union to Minister of Labour on Union Recognition
The following letter was sent to Labour Minister Errol McLeod by Dave Smith, General Secretary of the National Workers Union on February 14th 2014:
I am directed by the executive committee of The National Workers Union (NWU) to bring to your attention the horrendous situation with regard to the issue of delays experienced by workers and their unions in seeking recognition for the purpose of collective bargaining.
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Global Day of Action ramps up pressure on U.S. banks
UNI Finance, the Committee for Better Banks and Communication Workers America held a global day of action on February 18th, campaigning together for better working conditions for U.S. bank workers.
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Jennings to FT: "Short-term views are what threaten"
In a letter published in the Financial Times, General Secretary of UNI Global Union, Philip Jennings stated that the "robotic short-sightedness of our leaders, rather than improvements in technology, are the real threat to our livelihoods."
Here is the full letter:
"Sir, Martin Wolf is correct to assert that the expected robot revolution will require a redistribution of income and wealth if it is not to further feed the inequality gap (Comment, February 12).
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Guidelines on Working Time in the European Sport Sector Finalized
The social partners in the European sport sector finalized an agreement on the text of a set of Guidelines on Working Time for the European Sport sector today in Brussels.
UNI Sport PRO's. Walter Palmer, chaired the working session and plenary meeting that finalized the language in the draft agreement.
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It's time to talk : Citibank must speak to the unions
Send a message to Citibank to ensure U.S. bank workers are afforded rights to organizing and collective bargaining.
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New report reveals shocking conditions for American bank workers
American bank workers have fewer rights than bank workers in countries such as Tanzania, Philippines, Colombia and Brazil a new report finds.
The report by UNI Global Union, Committee for Better Banks and CWA found that American banks deny basic rights to workers on a scale larger than any other major banking industry. These rights include job protection, fair pay and access to fundamental social safety nets.
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Join the #BetterBanks Global Day of Action!
On February 18th, march on Wall Street or post your support on social media to highlight the injustices faced by America's everyday bank workers.
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ASETUC and ASEAN to Continue their Cooperation
While the ASEAN is preparing itself for the ASEAN economic integration in 2015, ASETUC earnestly anticipates in making sure that social dimension will be integrated in the new Economic Community of ASEAN. In a region where stages of economic development and political culture are varied, ASETUC upholds social dialogue as an essential tool to initiate discussion with the ASEAN and its Member States, both in the national and regional levels.
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Right to organize "last and best hope" for world economy
U.S. Representative Alan Grayson calls on unions at Global Call Center Conference to organize and fight the controversial Trans Pacific Partnership trade deal.
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