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08 September 2016 11:16

Korean unionists demand immediate release of imprisoned leaders

On Wednesday September 7 a new hearing will be held in the Korean appellate court for the 15 leaders of the tower crane operators division of the Korean Construction Workers' Union (KCWU).Weiterlesen...

08 September 2016 11:00

South Korea: “The world must wake up and see what is happening here”

Since last year hundreds of trade union leaders and members have faced criminal charges for taking part in protests and union activities. Weiterlesen...

08 September 2016 10:44

BWI Africa Regional Network on Chinese MNCs: Sharing experience and finding new ways to organize and bargain

Johannesburg in South Africa has hosted the BWI Africa Network on Chinese MNCs from August 10 to 12, 2016.Weiterlesen...

08 September 2016 10:30

ASIA-PACIFIC: BWI-AP joins 94 other civil society groups saying NO to investors suing states in RCEP

The Building and Wood Workers’ International Asia-Pacific has joined 94 other civil society groups saying NO to investors suing states in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement. Weiterlesen...

08 September 2016 10:22

MALAYSIA: Intervention needed to dethrone the Judicial Review King

Trade unions and labour organisations are appealing to the Malaysian Government to protect workers from litigious employers determined to prevent union recognition and frustrate the collective bargaining process, union leaders stated at a press conference today in Subang Jaya.
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08 September 2016 10:01

Turkish unions call for workers’ rights, democracy and peace

The Building and Wood Workers’ International expresses its support to its Turkish affiliates who have issued a joint unified statement.Weiterlesen...

29 July 2016 14:14

South Korea: First Appeals Hearing for South Korean Trade Unionists

Last week, on July the first hearing in the appellate court for the 15 tower crane trade unionists who earlier this year were sentenced for “blackmailing” and “obstruction of business” for engaging in collective bargaining negotiations took place.Weiterlesen...

29 July 2016 13:09

Global union leaders personally investigate victimisation of South Korean trade unionists

Global union leaders will be in court in Seoul on Tuesday the 26th of July to witness the latest in a series of unjust show trials of South Korean union leaders.Weiterlesen...

29 July 2016 12:55

Ghana: 11th Quadrennial Delegates’ Conference of PUWU: Ensuring an efficient and reliable service delivery in the utilities sector

Public Utility Workers’ Union – PUWU of Ghana TUC and its national women committee successfully held their 11th and 3rd Quadrennial Delegates Conference at PSWU Center in Kumasi Ghana from July 10th to 12th 2016.Weiterlesen...