Egyptian security forces unleash violent attack on workers21 febrero, 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 febrero, 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 febrero, 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 febrero, 2013See here the 18 February letter from IndustriALL-affiliated
Emcocables refuses to negotiate a collective agreement 21 febrero, 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 febrero, 2013On 20 February, national and international trade unions demonstrated together at the Mexican Consulate in São Paulo.
Meeting with Mexican ambassador in Bangkok20 febrero, 2013On 20 February Thai unionists rallied outside the Mexican Embassy in Bangkok.
South Africans mark Mexico days of action20 febrero, 2013See here the letter sent by IndustriALL-affiliated CEPPWAWU to the Me
Meaningful commitments at Geneva Mexican Embassy meeting19 febrero, 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.
