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Derek Blackadder

@dblackadder.bsky.social
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Retired union staffer, LabourStarter, Cdn Labour International Film Fest board member, labour journo wannabe, Help Centre/Legal Clinic board member, Northumberland Coalition for Social Justice Co-chair, doing the odd bit to help out here and there.

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TUFAC @tufac.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
BrewDog are cunts: www.thenational.scot/news/2493240...
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BrewDog founder launches unofficial Elon Musk-style watchdog to take on UK Government
BREWDOG founder James Watt has launched an unofficial government watchdog which he has styled after Elon Musk’s programme in the US ...
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TUFAC @tufac.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
If #Leicester avoid defeat against #Arsenal one lucky person to repost this will win one of our International Brigades bucket/fisherman’s hat: tufac.bigcartel.com/product/inte...
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TUFAC @tufac.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
In 2020 Italian Partisan Romano Colombini was photographed wearing a TUFAC badge during an interview in Italy. We’ve never loved a picture more
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Derek Blackadder @dblackadder.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
From our friends at Power at Work: It’s time to VOTE! The 2025 Labour Oscars is here with our film nominations poweratwork.us/2025-labor-o...
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Derek Blackadder @dblackadder.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
Turkish workers are fighting back - and they need our support. Listen to the latest LabourStart podcast - interview with DISK's Kıvanç Eliaçık. www.buzzsprout.com/2313632/epis...
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Turkey: Interview with Kıvanç Eliaçık, Director of International Relations Department for DISK - LabourStart: Where trade unionists start their day on the net.
This week's LabourStart interview is with Kıvanç Eliaçık from DISK, one of Turkey's national trade union centres.  We talked about workers' rights in Turkey, the role played by LabourStart and gl...
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🔴 Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung @rosaluxstiftung.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
📅 Berlin | 5 March Monopoly of the Tech Giants @futurehistories.bsky.social LIVE podcast recording with Prof. Cecilia Rikap The live episode recording will be followed by Q&A with the speakers and a reception with the opportunity for more discussions. 👇 www.rosalux.de/veran...
Sharepic mit den Veranstaltungsdaten (als Text auf der verlinkten Webseite).
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Writers' Guild of Great Britain @writersguildgb.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
Tomorrow is World Radio Day + we need you to help Save Audio Drama by sharing a short video to tell BBC Director-General Tim Davie that you oppose their cuts to audio drama + why it is so important to you The more noise we can make the better! writersguild.org.uk/save-audio-d... #SADatTheBBC
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Save Audio Drama on World Radio Day - The Writers' Guild of Great Britain
Last month, alongside Equity and the Society of Authors, we launched a petition to Save Audio Drama at the BBC, following the corporation’s decision to axe audio drama from Radio …
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LabourStart @labourstart.bsky.social · 26/12/2024
Chinese workers found in 'slavery-like' conditions at BYD car factory construction site in Brazil bit.ly/brasil-byd
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Chinese workers found in 'slavery-like' conditions at BYD Brazil site
Scores of Chinese construction workers were rescued from slavery-like conditions at a BYD factory site in Brazil, according to authorities. BYD plans to terminate its contract with Jinjiang Constructi...
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LabourStart @labourstart.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
The strike against Amazon is over but Teamsters warn: ‘Stay tuned’ cnn.it/4a24L4L
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The strike against Amazon is over but Teamsters warn: ‘Stay tuned’ | CNN Business
Thousands of Amazon workers have ended their days-long strike against the company, according to the Teamsters union. But tensions persist, with the union saying its efforts aren’t over.
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LabourStart @labourstart.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
This Christmas please don’t forget trade unionists in jail - demand their release. bit.ly/ismetaslan
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Türkiye: Freedom for Ismet Aslan, detained trade unionist
Please support this LabourStart urgent action campaign and spread the word.
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PamelaKingsley @pamelakingsley.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
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LabourStart @labourstart.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
Welcome our second Bluesky feed: The LabourStart Canadian English news feed @labourstartcane.bsky.social
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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
Unionized Starbucks workers are on strike in: -California -Colorado -Illinois -Massachusetts -New Jersey -New York -Ohio -Oregon -Pennsylvania -Missouri -Texas -Washington The strike could reach “hundreds of stores” by Tuesday, according to @sbworkersunited.org.
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Mike Royce @mikeroyce.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
Spent a little time this morning supporting @sbworkersunited.org on Figueroa with my @sagaftra.org buddy Jeff Reeves. Remember: don’t buy Starbucks while workers are on strike!
Jefrey Reeves and Mike Royce on a Starbucks picket line near downtown Los Angeles
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LaborLab @laborlab.bsky.social · 24/12/2024
The Starbucks union fight's significance cannot be overstated. Now, more than ever, SBWU (@sbworkersunited.org) needs our support and solidarity.
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LaborLab @laborlab.bsky.social · 22/12/2024
Amazon’s union-busting tactics are ESCALATING. Amazon workers need our solidarity now more than ever.
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Sisters to the Front @sisters.unionworkersunion.org · 21/12/2024
We recently hosted two groundbreaking workshops aimed at reducing workplace sexual violence and we’re thrilled to share our initial findings. Read more 👇
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Tackling sexual violence in trade unions - our initial findings
Union Workers’ Union workshops tackle workplace sexual violence, fostering understanding and action to create safer environments. Join Sisters to the Front for ongoing efforts. Get involved today!
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LabourStart @labourstart.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
Are you following LabourStart on social media? We’re everywhere!
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LabourStart @labourstart.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
Workers’ victory: The successful impeachment of South Korean President Yoon [BWI] bit.ly/bwi-yoon
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Workers’ victory: The successful impeachment of South Korean President Yoon
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LabourStart @labourstart.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
IUF and LIPTON Teas and Infusions agreement on preventing sexual harassment bit.ly/iuf20241217
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IUF and LIPTON Teas and Infusions agreement on preventing sexual harassment - IUF
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LabourStart @labourstart.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
14 years ago today the 'Arab Spring' began in Tunisia - as we report in the 'Today in Labour History' feature on our home page.
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LabourStart @labourstart.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
Let’s all send a Christmas gift to Thailand’s YPC workers, now under attack by their union-busting employer. Let’s bring the number of campaign supporters up from 4,819 to 5,000. bit.ly/stop-ypc-uni...
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Thailand: Stop union busting at YPC
Please support this LabourStart urgent action campaign and spread the word.
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LabourStart @labourstart.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
Strikes to sweep Germany and U.S. as Amazon workers unite to Make Amazon Pay uniglobalunion.org/news/teamste...
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Strikes to sweep Germany and U.S. as Amazon workers unite to Make Amazon Pay
“The movement to Make Amazon Pay keeps growing stronger with every action. Today, Amazon workers are united across borders with the Teamsters and ver.di, are striking together to say loud and clear: E...
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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
BREAKING: Amazon workers in NYC are going on strike right before Christmas—the company's busiest time. The first unionized Amazon warehouse is going to shut down in a historic walkout. Workers plan to hit the company where it hurts to win their first union contract. www.youtube.com/watch?v=AI1k...
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How Amazon Ruined Christmas
YouTube video by More Perfect Union
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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
Thank you to everyone who supported our demonstration today outside the Scottish Parliament. Together we will Save ScotRail Ticket Offices ✊ bit.ly/ssto
Campaigners, including MSP's Richard Leonard, Katy Clark and Pam Duncan-Glancy, outside the Scottish Parliament. They are holding a bright blue banner that reads "save ScotRail ticket offices" whilst many people are waving RMT flags or holding placards.
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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
Avanti train managers to strike after overwhelming rejection of rest day proposals Train Managers at Avanti West Coast will take strike action after overwhelmingly rejecting the company’s inadequate proposals on rest day working arrangements. bit.ly/4iqECAr
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Avanti train managers to strike after overwhelming rejection of rest day proposals
Train Managers at Avanti West Coast will take strike action after overwhelmingly rejecting the company’s inadequate proposals on rest day working arrangements.
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UNI Global Union @uniglobalunion.org · 10/12/2024
🌍✊ Safe work is a human right, so on #HumanRightsDay, we're demanding healthy jobs, free from discrimination. 💪💜! 📢As #16Days draws to a close, we're underlining the key role unions have to play in creating safe, fair workplaces for all workers. #WomenOHS uniglobalunion.org/news/16days-...
Graphic promoting 16 Days of Activism. It reads Unions for safe workplaces, support women's health.
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Canadian Anti-Hate Network @antihate.ca · 27/11/2024
Court has resumed for day eight of the trial of Patrick Macdonald on three terrorism charges for his role as Dark Foreigner for the Atomwaffen Division. We are watching & giving updates throughout the day. Read our story summarizing week one: www.antihate.ca/week_one_ato...
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“Fascism, Deal With It”: Week One of Alleged Atomwaffen Propagandist’s Trial Focuses on Seized Items, Digital Evidence
A 3D printer, a framed picture of Adolf Hitler, and a knife with Nazi symbols were found in Patrick Macdonald’s home.
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Unai Sordo @unaisordo.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
Masivas manifestaciones piden condiciones asequibles de acceso a la vivienda. Los salarios nominales medios crecen a ritmos altos. Pero los precios en general y costes como el de la vivienda en particular, se comen esa subida. Por eso un sindicato tiene que ser sociopolítico.
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TUFAC @tufac.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
If #Palace win at #Villa today, one lucky person to repost this wins the bed set tufacoriginals.bigcartel.com/product/anti...
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Antifascist Bed Set
For UK double. Delivery from first week of October. One sheet, one duvet cover, two pillow cases.
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LabourStart @labourstart.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
In just a few seconds you can send a solidarity message: www.labourstartcampaigns.net/show_campaig...
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Poland: Stand Up for Railway Workers and Trade Union Rights at PKP Cargo
Please support this LabourStart urgent action campaign and spread the word.
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LabourStart @labourstart.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
CHINA: www.nytimes.com/2024/11/10/w...
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Once China’s ‘Worst Nightmare,’ Labor Activist Refuses to Back Down
Neither jail nor exile to Hong Kong has stopped Han Dongfang, a former Tiananmen Square protest leader, from championing workers’ rights. “If you’re born stubborn, you go everywhere stubborn.”
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LabourStart @labourstart.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
We're new here. Any tips on delaying posts? We're global, would like to space things out to accommodate readers in different time zones.
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LabourStart @labourstart.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
KENYA: uniglobalunion.org/news/kucfaw-...
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KUCFAW wins Breaking Through Award for organizing success at Carrefour Kenya
The Kenya Union of Commercial, Food and Allied Workers (KUCFAW) has been awarded UNI Global Union’s Breaking Through Award in recognition of its exceptional organizing success at Carrefour supermarket...
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LabourStart @labourstart.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO: Tragarete Road, Port of Spain post office closed as workers protest newsday.co.tt/2024/11/15/t...
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Tragarete Road, Port of Spain post office closed as workers protest - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
PEOPLE who went to the Tragarete Road, Port of Spain office of TTPost earlier this morning were met with a closed front door and a notice saying the office "will be closed today, Friday November 15th,...
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LabourStart @labourstart.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
MOROCCO: Textile Workers Achieve Dignity, Worker Rights www.solidaritycenter.org/morocco-text...
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Solidarity Center - Morocco Textile Workers Achieve Dignity, Worker Rights
Nearly 2,000 workers at textile factories in Casablanca, Morocco, now can receive decent pay, health care protection and a voice on the job after joining the Moroccan Workers’ Union (UMT) and the…
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LabourStart @labourstart.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
PALESTINE: Grants totalling $1 million to rebuild Palestinian media www.ifj.org/media-centre...
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Palestine: Grants totalling $1 million to rebuild Palestinian media / IFJ
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is set to announce the recipients of grants awarded under a $1-million fund aimed at supporting public interest media in Palestine. The announcement w...
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LabourStart @labourstart.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
INDIA: Gig workers’ body mourns death of woman worker, highlighting “exploitative working conditions” maktoobmedia.com/india/telang...
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Telangana gig workers’ body mourns death of woman worker, highlighting “exploitative working conditions”
Telangana Gig and Platform Workers’ Union (TGPWU) mourns the death of Chandrika, a woman gig worker associated with Urban Company and a member of the collective. Gig workers, Women gig workers Telanga...
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LabourStart @labourstart.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
USA: Women in construction find solidarity as ‘sisters in the brotherhood’ www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/...
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Women in construction find solidarity as ‘sisters in the brotherhood’
As more women enter skilled construction trades, they are laying a foundation to succeed in a rough-and-tumble world of labor union brotherhoods.
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LabourStart @labourstart.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
NORTH MACEDONIA: The workers of Jugohrom remain without salaries telegrafi.com/en/South-Afr...
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The workers of Jugohrom remain without salaries
Since the beginning of March, the workers of Jugohrom have been left without salaries because their employment contracts were terminated by the factory managers, writes Koha newspaper. After this deci...
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LabourStart @labourstart.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
GLOBAL: Video: Too hot to work? Heat up workers' rights! www.bwint.org/cms/video-to...
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Video: Too hot to work? Heat up workers' rights!
BWIBuilding and WoodWorkers' International
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LabourStart @labourstart.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
MOROCCO: Education unionists celebrate progress and continue to mobilise for the Go Public! Fund Education campaign www.ei-ie.org/en/item/2923...
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Morocco: Education unionists celebrate progress and continue to mobilise for the Go Public! Fund Education campaign
Education International member organisation the Fédération Nationale de l'Enseignement - Union Marocaine du Travail (FNE-UMT) continues its mobilisation for the Go Public! Fund Education campaign in ...
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LabourStart @labourstart.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
IRAN: Education International denounces new detention of teacher unionist Mohammad Habibi for defending female students www.ei-ie.org/en/item/2921...
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Iran: Education International denounces new detention of teacher unionist Mohammad Habibi for defending female students
Mohammad Habibi, a teacher and union activist in Tehran, is a resilient and prominent figure in Iran’s education rights movement, standing against oppression under the Islamic regime. His commitment t...
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LabourStart @labourstart.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
EUROPE: EPSU marches in Brussels to demand fair treatment for non-profit workers www.epsu.org/article/epsu...
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LabourStart @labourstart.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
UZBEKISTAN: Unions seeking wider international cooperation www.industriall-union.org/uzbek-unions...
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Uzbek unions seeking wider international cooperation
On October 31, an international seminar held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, aimed to promote cooperation by facilitating the exchange of experiences among industrial unions from Eastern Europe, Central Asia...
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LabourStart @labourstart.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
MYANMAR: IndustriALL Global Union file OECD complaints against fashion brands over labour rights violations in Myanmar www.industriall-union.org/industriall-...
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IndustriALL Global Union file OECD complaints against fashion brands over labour rights violations in Myanmar
IndustriALL GlobaI Union has filed complaints against three major garment brands – Next, New Yorker and LPP – at OECD's National Contact Points (NCPs). Despite overwhelming evidence of continuous viol...
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LabourStart @labourstart.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
CZECHIA: Journalists’ union supports licence fees increase to bail out public broadcasters www.ifj.org/media-centre...
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Czech Republic: Journalists’ union supports licence fees increase to bail out public broadcasters / IFJ
The Czech government’s new bill to increase TV and radio licence fees from 2025 aims to strengthen public service media funding and independence, say the International and European Federations of Jour...
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LabourStart @labourstart.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
ROMANIA: Commerce union wins UNI’s Breaking Through award uniglobalunion.org/news/romania...
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Romanian commerce union wins UNI’s Breaking Through award
Auchan workers in Romania win Breaking Through Award
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LabourStart @labourstart.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
BRAZIL: Breaking Through Award 2024 goes to Franco da Rocha Union for Amazon organizing in Brazil uniglobalunion.org/news/bt24bra...
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Breaking Through Award 2024 goes to Franco da Rocha Union for Amazon organizing in Brazil
The Commerce Union of Franco da Rocha and Região has been awarded the UNI Global Union Breaking Through Award for its efforts to organize Amazon warehouse workers in São Paulo, marking a significant s...
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LabourStart @labourstart.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
PHILIPPINES: Senate Moves Magna Carta of Barangay Health Workers to Second Reading uniglobalunion.org/news/philipp...
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Philippine Senate Moves Magna Carta of Barangay Health Workers to Second Reading
The Magna Carta of Barangay Health Workers proposes a comprehensive benefits package that significantly improves on existing legislation.
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