Egyptian security forces unleash violent attack on workers21 февраля, 2013In the early hours of 17 February, Central Security Forces stormed workers conducting a sit-in at the Portland Cement Factory in Alexandria, injuring dozens of workers. 18 of the striking workers remain in detention.
19 miners died in an explosion in Russia21 февраля, 201319 miners died and 3 more were injured in a methane explosion at Vorkutinskaya mine (Vorkuta, Russia) on 11 February. Representatives of the Russian Independent Coal Employees’ Union (Rosugleprof), an IndustriALL affiliate, were included in the commission to investigate the causes of the tragedy.
Trinidad & Tobago trade unionists meet Mexican ambassador21 февраля, 2013IndustriALL's proud affiliate from Trinidad and Tobago, the Oilfields Workers' Trade Union (OWTU) stood in solidarity with Mexican workers during the global action.
Russian unions join global days of action through letters to the Mexican president21 февраля, 2013See here the 18 February letter from IndustriALL-affiliated Rosugleprof, the Russian mineworkers trade union, to Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto.
Emcocables refuses to negotiate a collective agreement21 февраля, 2013SINTRAEMCOCABLES, the union representing workers at the Colombian steel cables company, Emcocables S.A., is demanding a 5.75% pay rise. The company is offering 4.5%.
ITUC-TUCA protest at Mexican consulate in São Paulo21 февраля, 2013On 20 February, national and international trade unions demonstrated together at the Mexican Consulate in São Paulo.See here a letter from CNM-CUT to
Meeting with Mexican ambassador in Bangkok20 февраля, 2013On 20 February Thai unionists rallied outside the Mexican Embassy in Bangkok. The trade unionists handed over a letter expressing concerns over labour and
South Africans mark Mexico days of action20 февраля, 2013See here the letter sent by IndustriALL-affiliated CEPPWAWU to the Mexican president.
Finnish Metalworkers write to Peña Nieto20 февраля, 2013See here the letter to Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto from the Finnish Metalworkers' Union marking the 2013 days of action.
Meaningful commitments at Geneva Mexican Embassy meeting19 февраля, 2013International trade union leaders held constructive talks with senior Labour Ministry officials at the Mexican Mission to the United Nations in Geneva, on 19 February. The meeting achieved the opening of a new channel of dialogue with the international trade unions, dealing with labour issues.
