Solidarity with steelworkers Canadian steelworkers locked in dispute with an "autocratic" Brazilian transnational have praised the solidarity that workers around the world have rendered since 3,500 miners downed tools in mid-July. One of the most successful campaigns of its kind has attracted 8,000 protest messages from across the globe sent to Roger Agnelli, CEO of Vale Inco. The protest message campaign is being run via LabourStart, the international trade union news service. ...

Read more 5 Jan 2010 08:58 Hrs

Prepared and protected workers at core of global climate justice Fighting climate change will fail to receive public support if there are no measures ensuring social justice. Long-term employment policies and sufficient investment are necessary to ensure a smooth transition to a low carbon economy. This was the clear joint message today from tr...

Read more 17 Dec 2009

France: 49th Congress of the CGT The French CGT held its 49th Congress from 7-11 December 2009.A final resolution was adopted titled: The hope and ambition for better days as of now....

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