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Large public procurer in Norway publicly supports dismissed Thai workers
by geertjan — published 18-10-2012 — last modified 24-04-2013 09:50 — filed under: , , ,
The South-Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority, the largest public procurer in the health sector in Norway, publicly supports a number of dismissed Thai workers at Mölnlycke Health Care (Thailand) Ltd. The company which produces hospital gowns sacked 22 unionized workers in September 2011 following their participation in what the gown manufacturer describes as an 'illegal strike'.
Located in News / … / 10 / 18
Brands and management fail to resolve Bratex dispute
by geertjan — published 22-10-2012 — last modified 24-04-2013 09:51 — filed under: , , ,
CCC calls on Bratex management and buyers Fruit of the Loom and Viania to resolve a dispute in the factory, which has been ongoing for more than two years. Sri Lankan supplier Bratex has yet to come to an agreement with workers, meaning 31 workers remain without jobs, and workers' demands in relation to wages, bonuses and freedom of association have still not been met. The year long investigation of the Fair Labor Association FLA has failed to produce any results.
Located in News / … / 10 / 22
Don't blame the whistle-blower: Mirrai responsible for loss of orders
by geertjan — published 08-08-2012 — last modified 29-04-2013 15:43 — filed under: ,
Clean Clothes Campaign and IndustriALL reproach the Employers' Federation of Ceylon for lashing out at the trade union FTZGSEU.
Located in News / … / 08 / 08
Trial against Bangladeshi labour rights advocates approaches
by geertjan — published 30-05-2011 — last modified 25-04-2013 13:27 — filed under: , ,
Just recently a judge in the case against Kalpona Akter and Babul Akhter from the Bangladesh Workers Solidarity Center (BCWS) and other labour leaders decided that the accused will have to appear in court next month under a system designed to speed up the trial process.
Located in News / … / 05 / 30
Cambodian Trade Union Leader Arrested
by geertjan — published 14-12-2010 — last modified 25-04-2013 13:24 — filed under: , ,
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Bangladesh Labour Activists Released
by geertjan — published 13-09-2010 — last modified 24-04-2013 16:06 — filed under: , ,
The Clean Clothes Campaign is very pleased to announce the release of Kalpona Akter, Babul Akhter and Aminul Islam after spending 30 days in custody. During a special hearing on Wednesday September 8, 2010, a magistrate judge granted bail to the three defendants, and ordered their release.
Located in News / … / 09 / 13
Bangladesh labour leaders fearing for physical safety
by geertjan — published 10-08-2010 — last modified 25-04-2013 13:20 — filed under: , ,
UPDATE: Recently we informed you about the intimidation and harassment of the Bangladesh Center for Worker Solidarity. On July 30 2010, more criminal cases were filed against the BCWS staff and other worker leaders. On the night of August 12 2010, 20 police officers arrested Kalpona Akter and Babul Akhter. They are still being held in detention. Your urgent support is needed to stop the crackdown on the labour rights organisations.
Located in News / … / 08 / 10
Kidnapped Union Leader Released
by geertjan — published 25-08-2010 — last modified 25-04-2013 13:21 — filed under: , ,
Take action now to condemn the kidnapping of a trade union leader at a Marks & Spencer supplier factory in India. The union leader was abducted on August 25 by a gang at the factory grounds where he works. The kidnapping was part of a brutal attack against 60 workers, mostly women. It took place as they arrived for work at the Viva Global factory in Gurgaon, India.
Located in News / … / 08 / 25
Bangladesh Labour Organisation Harassed by Government
by geertjan — published 28-07-2010 — last modified 24-04-2013 09:51 — filed under: , ,
On June 16 2010, a staff member of the Bangladesh Center for Workers Solidarity (BCWS) was detained and severely beaten by Bangladeshi security forces. This occurred just two weeks after BCWS was arbitrarily stripped of its legal status as an NGO. Take action today to support BCWS staff.
Located in News / … / 07 / 28
Leading Sports Brands, Unions, NGOs Form Working Group
by geertjan — published 02-07-2008 — last modified 24-04-2013 09:51 — filed under: , ,
A month before the start of the Beijing Olympics key sporting goods brands including Nike, adidas, New Balance, Umbro and Speedo are forming a ground breaking joint working group with trade unions and NGOs to explore amongst other issues how to promote trade unionism and collective bargaining as well as improving wages across the sector.
Located in News / … / 07 / 02
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